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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Front of property
Reception
Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LG
  • Place, Victorian Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(76 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cozy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Cozy Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Cozy Double/Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Royal Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Inverness

Located in Inverness City Centre, The Royal Highland Hotel is next to popular attractions like Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market. This 84-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Eden Court Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platform 8 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moonshine Inverness - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

Guests of The Royal Highland Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. There's limited parking and limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a vending machine.
Plasma TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, portable fans, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.01 miles (GBP 9 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 9.50 to 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ASH BAR
  • Ash Restaurant
  • Gallery Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 to 16.50 for adults, and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 9 per day (0.01 mi away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Hotel Royal Highland
Royal Highland
Royal Highland Hotel
Royal Highland Hotel Inverness
Royal Highland Inverness
The Royal Highland Hotel Hotel
The Royal Highland Hotel Inverness
The Royal Highland Hotel Hotel Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Royal Highland Hotel?

The Royal Highland Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Highland Hotel?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from $179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around The Royal Highland Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Inverness City Centre, just steps from Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market, and within a short walk of Inverness Castle. You'll also find Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Royal Highland Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Royal Highland Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a city view and free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Royal Highland Hotel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Ash Restaurant.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Royal Highland Hotel for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Royal Highland Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Royal Highland Hotel is Inverness (INV), which is 8.5 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Highland Hotel.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at The Royal Highland Hotel.

The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. Very good breakfast options for the basic continental. Generous room servicing. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent value for money, and the foyer of hotel made one feel very grand.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clint Steele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and very close to city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, nice comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for train travel. A beautiful Old hotel with an amazing modern art collection. The contrast is awesome! The staff are very helpful and friendly. We didn't try the lounge or restaurant but it looked really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large room, comfortable bed, nice towels. Great value would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location - right next to train station and close to everything. Staff were amazing, room was a great. Couldn't be happier! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for rail travel and shopping,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such wonderful staff and an amazing atmosphere.made us feel completely welcome will definitely be back one day
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for 4 days and lift was out of order whole time. Man behind bar took several attempts to serve a decent pint. Room was clean , staff pleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent hotel, could do with a refurb but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room on top floor, attic basically. Clean had all the amenities required so for an overnight id recommend. Next to station and 5 mins from bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, right at the door of Inverness train station
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was very kind, dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and the rooms are clean and well maintained. The only complaint, the pillows could be a bit softer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, quick checkout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient to train station, river, shops, and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and the room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, train station is steps away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is right next to train station and has retained its old world charm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025