Hotel Overview
Good value
Great central location, we only used it for sleeping so can't comment on food. Place itself is...
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Eck12a
- Mar 25, 2012
Smelly Room
I have always enjoyed my stay in the Royal Highland Hotel, Unfortunately this time I was...
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westgills
- Dec 16, 2011
One minute from alighting the train, 15 minutes from Inverness airport, and nestling in the vibrant and modern Highland capital of Scotland, is a true delight, a friendly, welcoming, real Scottish hotel of magnetic character and charm. And Inverness hotels just dont come more central than this!
Guests savour two feasts here: the unmistakable hospitality and classical culinary experience of this grand hotel - and the freedom of one of the least crowded parts of Western Europe coupled with the enormous appeal of vibrant Inverness, leisure and business capital of the Highlands of Scotland as an outstanding destination base from which to enjoy and savour a veritable kaleidoscope of activities, great shopping, touring and sightseeing opportunities which surround and abound.
Making it perfect for short breaks and weekend breaks in Inverness (including these inevitable highland shopping breaks), business travel to Inverness, touring Loch Ness, visiting the Grampians and their great castle and whisky trails, and Cairngorms National Park. The wonders of Skye and Lochalsh beckon, as well as the delights of Caithness and Sutherland, with world class golf at Royal Dornoch and Brora (and east of the city at Nairn too), and that special lure which enticed Madonna to have her wedding here in Scotland.
Rest assured that you'll receive a warm welcome. Come and stay with us and appreciate why the hotel is earning such a good reputation. You'll soon wonder why you've never stayed before.
We look forward to meeting you.
The Royal Highland Hotel Rooms
- CLASSIC - SINGLE
- Classic rooms have an understated elegance hinting at a bygone era supported by every modern day requirement.
Room Facilities: Shower, Bath, Pay TV, TV, Telephone, Radio, Toilet, Heating, Satellite TV, Tea/Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Ironing Facilities
Inclusive of full Scottish breakfast. - CLASSIC - DOUBLE
- The rooms have an understated elegance hinting at a bygone era supported by every modern day requirement.
Room Facilities: Shower, Bath, Pay TV, TV, Telephone, Radio, Toilet, Heating, Satellite TV, Tea/Coffee Maker, Hairdryer, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Ironing Facilities
Inclusive of full Scottish Breakfast.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Inverness is the largest town in the Highlands of Scotland, its capital, and the busy and prosperous hub of the region. All main routes through the Highlands pass through here at some point, so it's a hard place to avoid! The town's position at th
- Nearby airports
- Approx 15 minutes from Inverness Airport
Approx 1 minute walk from Inverness Rail Station - Area description
- Royal Highland hotel is located near Steeple and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. Another nearby point of interest is Inverness Castle.
Amenities
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Free parking
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Spa services
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Royal Highland Hotel offers a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. The property provides 24-hour room service. Meeting facilities include conference rooms, a ballroom, exhibit space, and banquet facilities. This property also offers multilingual staff, coffee in the lobby, and concierge services. Onsite parking is complimentary.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1000
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz
Guest Reviews (16)
Ratings and reviews for The Royal Highland Hotel
- All travelers (16) 4 / 5
- Couples (5) 3 / 5
- Families (2) 4 / 5
- Friends (1) 4 / 5
- Singles (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3.7
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 4
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Eck12a
Good value
Great central location, we only used it for sleeping so can't comment on food. Place itself is spectacular and it was great that we could leave our luggage in porters lodge prior to check in and after check out, saved us lugging it around. Room was uncomfortably hot with both room and bathroom heater on and on opening window, ledge was covered in years of bird's poo which was off putting!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
westgills
Smelly Room
I have always enjoyed my stay in the Royal Highland Hotel, Unfortunately this time I was disappointed as our room stank of smoke which clung to our clothes. I mentioned it at reception but they dismissed it. They insisted that it was the positioned of the room and the smell was generated outside.There was no apology or offer of an alternative room. Everything in our case, including some things that weren't worn ,reeked of smoke and had to be washed once we got home . The breakfast was good on choice but still waiting for offer of tea or coffee. On saying that I would stay again but not in the same room.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Lovely food reasonably priced!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
produce daddy
screw up
Could not stay. "Leak" affecting 30 rooms. Cab drivers told us, "Oh, this is an ongoing problem" Moved to Holiday Inn. Disappointment
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great base for the city and surrounding area
Not having visited Inverness before the location of the hotel was ideal. Obvious evidence of recent upgrading of 1st floor rooms which were very individual. Furniture, fittings and bathrooms very impressive. Nice touches e.g. courtesy tray with wide variety of teas, milks and coffees, quality biscuits and even sweets renewed daily. Even a pessimistic sturdy umbrella! Restaurant not used because of the wide range of quality catering alternatives in the city. Weakest aspect was the breakfast facilities. Staff not able to anticipate demand so bread, glasses,grapefruit all ran out and the problems took some time to rectify. Much better breakfast management required and a second day feedback to the hotel management brought some improvement subsequently on both supply and the quality of the cooking. Car parking outside could be a problem if the staff use too many of the 9 spaces.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Do not miss the well advertised evening folk music in many of the city's pubs. The fascinating Victorian Market is across the road.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jhg
Perfect location - next to the station
We arrived by rail from northern Scotland. It was a relief on a hot day to see the hotel right outside the station. We were in Inverness for two days - primarily to visit Fort George and Culloden. The hotel met our needs and was good value for money. Although it is an older hotel, that is also part of its charm. I would return.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cheryl
Beautiful old hotel next to Inverness
Beautiful old hotel next to Inverness Sation. Minimal parking available though so it is first in first parked otherwise a parking station round the corner. Would stay again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cheryl from Austin
Nice Experience
Staying at the Royal Highlands is always nice. The lobby is comfortable and inviting. It begs for you to sit and have a cup of coffee while reading or just people watching. Our room overlooked the train station, but even with the windows open, it was pretty quiet. The only real negative thing I can say about the room, was the mattresses could be better, in fact they were pretty awful. The complementary Scottish breakfast is also a great bargain and the convenience to the train and bus stations makes this the perfect place to base your vacation if you are looking to do day trips of the highlands. I didn't eat at "The Ash" the hotel restaurant, quite frankly because the service was so bad and the prices so high that last time I visited, that I chose to avoid it this trip. But my overall experience of the hotel is good, and I would not hesitate to book my stay there again, the next time I visit Inverness.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
The views along the river Ness are not to be missed. It's a lovely walk. The the scenes of nature are breath taking.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
zippy
lovely
the location is prime, the breakfast divine, and the staff is friendly and courtious. the biggest drawback is if you are driving and you don't get one of the 9 free parking spaces you have to pay to park 2 blocks away.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Kaare
Excellent location, good hotel,
Excellent location, good hotel, friendly service. Only one minus: When you check in, you receive a coupon for 20% discount in the restaurant. When we tried to use it, we were told that it was not valid for lunch, only for dinner. This should be clearly printed on the coupon (oral information in a difficult dialect just isn't good enough) in order to avoid except misunderstandings and frustrations.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
bruce
Brilliant location next to the
Brilliant location next to the railway station and in the heart of the city.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
