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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified Inverness hotel in Inverness City Centre with a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Front of property
Cozy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LG
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre
    1 min walk
  • Victorian Market
    1 min walk
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre
    4 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    12 min drive

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Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Cozy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Cozy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Cozy Double/Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple (Without Cot)

  • Sleeps 3

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Double Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room 1/2 Pax

  • Sleeps 2
Room
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (463)
The price is $87
per night
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness

About the neighborhood

Inverness

Located in Inverness City Centre, The Royal Highland Hotel is next to popular attractions like Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market. This 84-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victorian Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Eden Court Theatre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tooth & Claw - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe de Paulo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bad Girl Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

Eco-certified Inverness hotel in Inverness City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
Guests of The Royal Highland Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. There's limited parking and limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Plasma TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, portable fans, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.01 miles (GBP 7 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ASH BAR
  • Ash Restaurant
  • Gallery Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.00 to 12.00 per person
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 7 per day (0.01 mi away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Hotel Royal Highland
Royal Highland
Royal Highland Hotel
Royal Highland Hotel Inverness
Royal Highland Inverness
The Royal Highland Hotel Hotel
The Royal Highland Hotel Inverness
The Royal Highland Hotel Hotel Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Royal Highland Hotel?

The Royal Highland Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Highland Hotel?

As of Nov 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on Nov 24, 2024 start from $62.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around The Royal Highland Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Inverness City Centre, just steps from Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market, and within a short walk of Inverness Castle. You'll also find Inverness Cathedral and Eden Court Theatre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Royal Highland Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Royal Highland Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and wedding services at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Royal Highland Hotel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Ash Restaurant.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Royal Highland Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from The Royal Highland Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Royal Highland Hotel is Inverness (INV), which is 8.5 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Highland Hotel.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Royal Highland Hotel.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 401 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were great. They were clean and they had everything we needed. The bar wasn't as good. We ordered a couple of mixed drinks which they got completely wrong. Luckily, I think they knew because they gave them to us for free. There wasn't parking right outside but I loved all the shops and pubs that were so close.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location next to railway station, but hotel is old and tired and very basic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning hotel with historic features and a feeling of grandieur
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near railway station so it was easy to get of train after a long journey and go next door to hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

paul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel next to the station,room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with partner
Great location. Attractive lobby with staircase. Poor restaurant service. Included breakfast very minimal. No I’ve unless you go ask at the restaurant where they snarl at you. No housekeeping for short stays unless you request on that day. Not sure if I’d return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karyn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mixed bag of rooms
A mixed bag. Our first room was stuffy, slightly stale with no opening windows or aircon in early August. Fan provided to move stuffy air around. Spoke to reception and was moved to a room that had opening windows and room was in a better condition. Would have liked to make use of restaurant in evening but menu was impossible to locate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gordon, ABERDEEN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well located hotel right next to the railway station. We stayed one night before walking the Great Glen Way from Inverness to Fort William. The hotel met all of our needs and we were able to check in early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average
Nice hotel but very dated, rooms need huge upgrade poor decor, original room was so small we had to move
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay!
This hotel was great. The staff was accommodating. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Delores

Upstairs was creepy with dark halls ( lights were motion activated). When getting off the elevator no lights were on and it was off-putting to move into a totally dark area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David or Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faeiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Marlo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Mixed bag
Staff person at check in was rude. Rooms don't have air conditioning and couldn't open windows. A fan was provided. Beds were comfortable. Room was very clean. Hotel is dated but that's to be expected because it is historical. Location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located right by the train station, quaint little room, nice & clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite possibly the smallest broom closet I have ever stayed in. Likely because I booked through expedia that we got the smallest room ever. The window would not open to let in fresh air. Very stuffy and warm at night, and thats saying a lot for Scotland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Caring and comfortable
We were very comfortable in our room- hotel staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very bad experience in here
This was a first time to visit Inverness. Chosen this hotel because it’s convenient and saw the pictures that’s great in the web site. We checked in late and there was no any car park space. But I ask the receptionist and he said it was ok to park next to another car but not occupied the taxi waiting area, so far there was no any taxis at that moment. Unfortunately I got the memo with the bad words in the next day morning. If there was not available to park the receptionist shouldn’t allow me to park and I can find another car park. The water tape is horrible and not user friendly. I need to twisted my hand to wash. The room windows couldn't open it and I can’t breathe while sleeping. The main lobby is looking good. Looking like to visit the historical site.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a night. This place was perfect, right in the middle of town and right next to the train station. Rooms were clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the bed was comfortable. The hotel needs some updating, but is charming. The shower was a little weak, but adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was not what we expected. The room was tiny and very worn. I would not stay there again. The staff at check in was nice and helpful, but the bar staff was gruff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024