Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive

Hotels
WorldHotels Distinctive
8.3 (2998 reviews)
8 Ness Walk , Inverness , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great river view
Helpful staff
Cons:
Poor breakfast service
Cleanliness concerns in dining area

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Some cleanliness issues noted, particularly in the dining area.
Service
8.7
Staff were described as helpful and hard-working, especially under pressure.
Location
8.7
Great location near the river and shopping.
Room Quality
9.2
Room was excellent with a beautiful view.
Amenities
8.7
Amenities were satisfactory, with good quality spa and pool.
Value for Money
8.2
Price reasonable for location and quality but had issues with breakfast.
Food and Beverage
6.7
Breakfast service and quality were poor.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall a good experience with some notable concerns that could be improved.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:10

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services

Located opposite Inverness Castle, the Best Western Palace Hotel & Spa offers a premium experience on the banks of the River Ness. Guests can indulge in the indoor pool, sauna, hot tub, and spa treatments at the Palace Leisure Club & Spa.

Dining Options

With options ranging from informal lunches at The Brasserie to elegant evening dining at Eight on the River, guests can savor a variety of culinary delights. The River View Lounge also provides a relaxing spot for afternoon tea or enjoying Starbucks Coffee.

Convenient Location

Just a short walk from Inverness city center and close to riverside restaurants and bars, The Palace Hotel is ideally situated for exploring the area. Additionally, the proximity to the train station and a short drive to Loch Ness make it a perfect choice for travelers.

Book now for a luxurious stay at the Best Western Palace Hotel & Spa!

Important information:

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

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of GBP 15 per night, per pet.

When booking for 6 bedrooms or more or stays of 5 nights, different policies and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: INV

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 6 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2998 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 6.7
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Aurora couple us
9
I will stay here again ,it was the perfect place
Pros:

The amenities,location,the staff

Cons:

The pillows

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Aslı solo_traveller tr
5
Pros:

Konumu çok iyiydi. Kentin merkezinde. Her yere çok yakın

Cons:

Odalar yeterince temiz değildi, ses yalıtımı çok kötüydü, üst katta kalan kişi yürüdüğünde tahtaların gıcırtısı duyuluyor. Mefruşat çok eski.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple br
5
Esperava mais desse hotel.
Pros:

O Quarto que fiquei era grande e espaçoso. A academia era ok.

Cons:

Quarto sem reposição de agua, sem amenities, sem cofre e péssima acústico. Escutava tudo do corredor e quartos. Café da manhã terrível! Restaurante fecha as 22h sem serviço de quarto.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Kathrin couple gb
6
Teurer als vergleichbare Hotels in der Schweiz!
Pros:

Die zentrale Lage und der Pool.

Cons:

Wir hatten ein kleines, düsteres Zimmer in der Annexe hinter dem Pool. Die Fussböden sind dort unglaublich lärmig. Im Zimmer über uns quitschte es ständig und unter unsern Füssen auch, sobald wir uns leicht bewegten!

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Brenda solo_traveller gb
8
One night stay for one person.
Pros:

Nice clean hotel, good food, friendly helpful staff just thought the rate for one person for one night was a bit high.

Cons:

The price.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Ursula solo_traveller de
8
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Dadone couple us
8
Soggiorno abbastanza piacevole
Pros:

La posizione è la pulizia del
Albergo

Cons:

Che le camera era molto piccola

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Christina solo_traveller au
10
Wonderful place to stay with excellent pool facilities.
Pros:

Loved the view from my room and the pool was fantastic!! Fantastic location central to everything and close to restaurants and cafes. Beautiful walk along the river. Street food nearby. Would stay again.

Cons:

Note there are a few stairs to enter the hotel and where I stayed. Can’t avoid them with older buildings.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Alyson couple us
9
Pros:

Wonderful location! Beautifully decorated! Friendly staff!

Cons:

No elevator or lift. Had to ask for a wash cloth, and the room was quite small, no place for luggage.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
A
Anand couple gb
8
Pros:

Clean and nice

Cons:

Room smaller

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Pierre solo_traveller fr
4
Pros:

Spa & gym + location

Cons:

Bedroom not soundproof at all.
Very hot also and impossible to do something about it
Bathroom medium

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
7
Pros:

The friendly and helpful staff. Situation of the hotel was excellent. Breakfast was one of the best we have had.

Cons:

The bathroom in room 36 could do with a little TLC. The toilet roll holder was past it's best. The shower head couldn't be adjusted as to was too high up and as my wife was disabled she found it difficult as there was nothing to hold on to.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
S
simon solo_traveller gb
8
a clean and comfortable hotel in the town centre
Pros:

the hotel is well located for Inverness town centre

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Nihan couple tr
6
Pros:

konum cok iyi; su kenari bar ve kahvalti alani guzel. fakat odamiz inanilmaz havasiz; basik bir odaydi. wc ler ve odalarda yenilenme gerekir.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
N
Nuno solo_traveller pt
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
1
Immediately walked out of room which should not be on sale especially at the price is was being charged.
Pros:

Location and communal areas

Cons:

Booked the last room which was a single. Was located on other building with window open and situated above exterior smoking area, therefore the tiny room was very musty. For the price it was impossible to have stayed there. Booked alternative hotel across the water which was great!

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Lola family_with_children es
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
A
Antoniofimia solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Posto meraviglioso, unica la posizione e la veduta

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
A
ALLAN solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Jael Liora couple ch
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee