Caledonian Hotel  

We didnt it was filthy the place stank we were afraid to take our shoes off in the room it was so dirty I would say a health risk to the elderly and very young the place hadnt been cleaned for months landlady turned out to open the door and her cloths were filthy and the smell was aweful

The owners were very friendly and easy to work with. The breakfast inculded was really good. For a simple room and the price this is a good place for a family looking to budget while on travel.

Not the cleanest hotel I have stayed in and not very modern. But I would use them again.

The owner of the hotel was very nice and friendly. Breakfast was tasty and filling.

It has been mentioned in other reviews, but I will repeat it here. The entryway and area immediately above it in the hotel have a very strong, very unpleasant odour. The odour did not spill over into my room or the hallway outside, and it seemed the owners were trying to air out the place by keeping doors open at appropriate times, but it was nonetheless quite unpleasant. And as a side note, the bar areas of the hotel appear to no longer be open to the public.

We felt at home the minute we walked in the door. I only wish we had more time to have stayed on and visited with the owners. Very enlightening about the highlands and made 4 weary travelers from Canada feel like we were staying with family!!

Such a "homely" feel made by the staff were well able to accommodate their guests. The breakfast was particularly excellent, freshly prepared, serving organic sausages / bacon.

The owners do manage some pets which at times can be housebound which have that additional "home like" feel about this hotel.

The Caley is legendary in the Highlands but it will not suit everyone. If you depend on corporate anonymity, a sterile, bland environment and an absence of dogs and parrots, you won't like it. At all. If you want total immersion in the kind of traditional, Highland hospitality that has disappeared almost everywhere else, try it. My daughter described the decor as 'shabby chic' but I doubt there's anything intentional about it. Kind, friendly proprietors, cheap bar prices, great breakfasts, clean sheets and towels. Oh, and music in the lounge as often as not. Check out Blazin' Fiddles' cd 'Upstairs at the Caley' for more...

An absolutely pleasant cozy family hotel, located in old but good- looking building. The interior of the room was very nice, and the location is brilliant for staying when traveling to North of Scotland (20 minutes driving from Inverness and Loch Ness). The breakfast was quite rich and tasty.

Everything, it is a health and safety nightmare, and is filthy, would rather sleep in my car, its cleaner and smells better,

The accommodation was basic (it was like going back in time with the decor) but clean. The owner, Iain Campbell, made me feel very welcome and gave me advice on my next day's cycling. If you want to experience traditional Scottish accommodation this is it - the locals sat around the upstairs bar on a night and I enjoyed the banter. Downstairs in the public bar there was an accordian player playing for a time. Had a good hearty breakfast in the morning to set me on my way.

Everything went a little bit different than expected during our 3-day stay, but it's the nicest hotel with the nicest owners we've ever visited! Our dogs were more than welcome. We will come back here, 10 out of 10!!!

Our host was a most engaging gentleman and kept us well-entertained with his stories, family anecdotes and insights as we breakfasted. We were able to park our car directly in front of the hotel,

The hotel had an air of neglect about it: the corridors and rooms were dark, the decor was faded and the plumbing could do with an overhaul.

The owner/manager is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was the best food we had on the whole trip.

The hotel could stand to be refreshed a little, otherwise a nice place.

Owners very friendly. The room was spotless and had lovely view of the town. The breakfast was lovely and lots to choose from. Would go back again