The Chieftain Hotel in Inverness offers bed and breakfast accommodations, within a 4-minute drive of the city center and train station. It’s also home to a lively sports bar and serves a wide selection of Scottish and world dishes throughout the day. Smartly decorated rooms at The Chieftain offer free Wi-Fi, and all have private bathrooms and a flat-screen TV. There is complementary tea , coffee and biscuits, as well as free parking. A cooked Scottish breakfast is served each morning, as well as cereals, yogurt and more. An extensive bar menu offers light meals and snacks, while mains include local specialties like Highland Chicken and Haggis, Neeps and Tatties. Inverness has plenty to see, with its museum and art gallery, cathedral and castle, and the surrounding area has swathes of unspoiled countryside for walkers to explore. Historic properties including Cawdor Castle and Fort George are less than 25 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Inverness
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lorrainne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very pleased with our stay here. Excellent food and attentive staff. Room was equipped with all that we needed.
  • Wendy
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was so caring and hard working. The locals come for games and Rugby some nights and that is lively and fun, breakfast was terrific. Just plain loved this place.
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Breakfast was really good. Good Value. Good location, close to the town centre with parking.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
4 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #3
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #4
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Chieftain Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 4 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Darts
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

Chieftain Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Chieftain Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Chieftain Hotel

  • Chieftain Hotel has 4 restaurants:

    • Restaurant
    • Restaurant
    • Restaurant
    • Restaurant

  • The prices at Chieftain Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Chieftain Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Triple

  • Chieftain Hotel is 2,950 feet from the center of Inverness. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Chieftain Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Darts

  • Check-in at Chieftain Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.