• River view
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage

Opposite Inverness Castle, Best Western Palace Hotel & Spa is located on the banks of the River Ness. Only a 5-minute walk from Inverness city center, this hotel offers a swimming pool, leisure club, spa and free WiFi, parking is also available. Each room with attached bathroom at this independently owned hotel has a flat-screen TV, radio and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms also feature a private bathroom with a power shower and hairdryer. The accommodations is located in either Victorian properties or garden cottage. Some rooms overlook the castle and river. Guests have free use of the Palace Leisure Club & Spa’s indoor pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Beauty treatments are available in Sleeping Beauty Spa, and there is a modern on-site gym. The Brasserie offers informal lunch and evening meals, while restaurant Eight on the River offers evening dining and a hot and cold breakfast buffet. In the refurbished River View Lounge, you can enjoy afternoon tea, sit back and relax with your favorite coffee as we We Proudly Serve Starbucks Coffee The Palace is just a 3-minute walk from riverside restaurants and bars and a 12-minute walk to the train station. The world famous Loch Ness is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Best Western
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Inverness, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
or
2 full beds
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Fone
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very attractive decor in hotel. Room comfortable. Great location for older couple with no car. Pool good. Breakfasts great and food in dining area very tasty with wide choices . Staff friendly and helpful. Views from breakfast room terrific.
  • Melanie
    United States of America United States of America
    You couldn’t beat the location and our view was stunning. The size of the room was awesome. I love the tall ceilings. Friendly, professional, staff walking distance to everything. We had massages in the spa at the hotel.
  • Avinash
    India India
    The courteous staff ,awesome rooms and breathtaking view from the room.ivwelooking the river.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Eight on the River
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £6 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Polish

House rules

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the property of your room location preference of either the Victorian property or garden cottage.

Pets are welcome for an additional GBP 15 per dog per night.

The hotel Swimming Pool, Gym & Spa are now open to hotel guests.

FAQs about Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa

  • Room options at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Family
    • Double

  • Check-in at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Eight on the River

  • Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Beauty services
    • Personal trainer
    • Facial treatments
    • Locker rooms
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Fitness

  • Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa is 1,650 feet from the center of Inverness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.