Hotel The Royal Highland Hotel

Station Square, 18 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 4037 reviews)

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7.4
Good
4,039 reviews
7.4
Good
4,039 reviews

Categories:

  • Staff8.1
  • Facilities 7.4
  • Cleanliness8.0
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.3
Low score for Inverness

Stay in the heart of Inverness – Excellent location – show map

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Next to Inverness Train Station, this hotel has a grand staircase that was inspired by the stairway in the Titanic. It is a friendly, welcoming hotel with 2 restaurants and free parking.

The Royal Highland has an excellent location for enjoying the activities and attractions in Inverness and the Highlands beyond. The airport is just a 15-minute drive away.

The Gallery Café serves traditional meals, and Ash Restaurant serves a dining menu. The food is sourced locally, and includes fish from nearby lochs and rivers.

Each room at the The Royal Highland has rich décor with traditional furniture and high ceilings. Every room also has satellite TV, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

This is our guests' favorite part of Inverness, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

The Royal Highland Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 10, 2005

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Inverness, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guest reviews

7.4
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Categories:
  • Staff8.1
  • Facilities 7.4
  • Cleanliness8.0
  • Comfort8.0
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.2
  • Free WiFi 6.3
Low score for Inverness

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  • Does your hotel have an elevator?
    Yes we do have a lift
    Answered on November 20, 2019
  • Hi, we are looking to book for 3 nights 21st to 24 July 2020, it says that you only accept bookings for essential workers, will that be in force on the dates specified ? Or will the rules have changed after the 15th July? Kind regards Sarah poulsom.
    Due to todays Government instruction we will reopen 15 July to all guests
    Answered on July 9, 2020
  • Is their a parking charge fro 17th sept for 3 nights is parking secure.
    subject to availability we have approx 9 spaces , otherwise there are 2 nearby pay and display car parks approx £5 to £8 for overnight
    Answered on September 1, 2020
  • Hello, do you have secure bike parking available?
    We have two storage rooms we can use for bikes.
    Answered on October 24, 2020
  • I note it says pet friendly, and then pets allowed on request. We like to bring our very small dog with us. Can you advise if this is acceptable?
    Yes pets are very welcome to join you on your stay with us, please be aware there is a fee of £15 per dog per night.
    Answered on April 8, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Inverness Museum & Art Gallery
    0.2 miles
  • Caledonian Canal
    0.2 miles
  • Inverness Castle
    0.2 miles
  • RNI Community Hospital
    0.7 miles
  • Caledonian Thistle
    1.1 miles
  • Raigmore Hospital
    1.2 miles
  • University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness
    1.6 miles
  • Culloden Battlefield
    4.8 miles
  • Castle Stuart Golf Links
    5.6 miles
Top attractions
  • Aigas Golf Course
    8.8 miles
  • Fort George
    9.2 miles
  • Kilravock Castle
    9.3 miles
  • Cawdor Castle
    11.5 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Ocean/Sea Moray Firth
    2 miles
Public transit
  • Train Inverness Train Station
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Inverness Airport
    7.8 miles
How to get to The Royal Highland Hotel from Inverness Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Ash

    Food: International

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Royal Highland Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Ski
  • Ski storage Additional charge
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Suit press
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Royal Highland Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

12:00 AM - 10:30 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 20 is required on arrival. That's about 25.23USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered 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
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed by request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed by request
£60 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express The Royal Highland Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note: the hotel only has 8 parking spaces and are available on a first come first serve basis. Alternative parking is recommended in the 24-hour multi-story car park (approximately 750 feet from the hotel).

Please note that until further notice, breakfast will be Continental. A cooked breakfast may be available depending on government guidelines.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

A damage deposit of GBP 20 is required on arrival. That's about 25.23USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Royal Highland Hotel

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Royal Highland Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Yes, The Royal Highland Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at The Royal Highland Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The Royal Highland Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Skiing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Temporary art galleries

  • The Royal Highland Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Ash

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

  • Room options at The Royal Highland Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Check-in at The Royal Highland Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Royal Highland Hotel is 500 feet from the center of Inverness.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Royal Highland Hotel by:

    • Taxi 30min