Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive

Hotels
WorldHotels Distinctive
8.3 (3061 reviews)
8 Ness Walk , Inverness , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3061 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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Andre Luiz couple br
7
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Quarto pequeno, não tem frigobar e ar condicionado

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Sanna couple fi
8
Hyvä tukikohta Invernessissä
Pros:

Sijainti oli loistava
Näkymä aamupalalla suoraan Invernesin linnaa kohti
Höyrysauna pitkien vaelluspäivien jälkeen oli ihanan rentouttava
Ruoka alacarte listalta yllätti myös positiivisesti

Cons:

Ikä alkaa näkyä hotellissa
Lattia narisee kävellessä
Vessan koko kookkaammalle ihmiselle aika napakka
Suihku oli ehkä reissuni vinkein
Kesti tovi tajuta miten sitä käytetään
Minua nämä eivät häirinneet, mutta huomio muille tulijoille

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Allyson couple au
5
Disappointing
Pros:

The location was great, the staff were lovely.

Cons:

The room itself felt more like an average roadside motel than a hotel stay. Both the room and the wider facilities were noticeably dated, giving the whole property a tired, slightly claustrophobic atmosphere. The furnishings, carpets, and general décor all seemed well past their prime, and it was hard to ignore how worn everything felt.The bed and pillows were particularly uncomfortable, firm to the point of feeling hard, and clearly due for replacement. While the space was clean, the overall experience didn’t match the standard or comfort level I expected or paid for.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Julian solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Denise solo_traveller us
10
Very nice hotel in a great location
Pros:

Very nice, great location, beautiful view of the river and castle.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Burns solo_traveller gb
8
Very comfortable stay in nice surroundings.
Pros:

Very well kept and newly decorated

Cons:

Price of food on menu

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Ryo couple gb
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Hiram couple gb
9
On the whole, very good.
Pros:

Proximity to main areas of interest and good restaurants

Cons:

Breakfast not served early enough for start of Etape bike event.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
M
Murray couple gb
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Jackson couple us
9
“Checked” all the boxes. Excellent.
Pros:

Location. On site parking and sparkling clean indoor pool.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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G337LLm Couples Brooklyn, New York
10
Charming hotel
Pros:

Charming full service hotel right on the River Ness. Great place to stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room and common areas were clean and well appointed. The breakfast room was lovely and the service and offerings were outstanding. One thing I would recommend is notifying staff when you book if you have mobility issues. We stayed on the top floor of a wing of the hotel that did not have an elevator. We had no problems but it might be a challenge for some. Otherwise I would definitely recommend this location if you are staying in Inverness.

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
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docbob0707 Couples Redmond, Central Oregon, Oregon
8
Comfortable place to say in Inverness Scotland
Pros:

The hotel staff are excellent and the rooms are typical for Scottish hotels. Do not expect air conditioning! Breakfast was robust and healthy. Receptionist Fiona was a delight. Located centrally and with a few minutes walk to Inverness Castle.

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
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Janis couple gb
9
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
8
Relaxing break with Mum and my son.
Pros:

Handy, clean, pool/spa/sauna (rare) lovely, as was bar/restaurant area and the room.

Cons:

The view is only good if you pay more to be on the frontage. Otherwise, get ready for bricks, bins, neighbouring properties and car park.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Steven couple us
9
Pros:

Location was fantastic. The view of the castles is wonderful.

Cons:

Could’ve been a little bit more friendly.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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lisa couple gb
4
did the job
Pros:

Nice view from the room, lounge/ bar area had friendly staff

Cons:

Breakfast was poor, toast arrives before you have a chance to get your food. Staff were poorly trained, ie coffee machine broke and instead of putting a note on the machine they kept letting people try the machine and then did not offer to get them a coffee. Food item signs out and when you asked they then say `oh no we don`t have that, sorry` and leave the sign out.
Spa staff need a complete overhaul, need training on customer service. More treatment availability for guests would be beneficial.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple au
5
Very dissapointing and overpriced.
Pros:

The view from the bar and location were great.

Cons:

The rooms were extremely small , and for almost 400 pound it gave basic ammenities, only soap and shampoo, no body lotion, no shower cap no extea treats that you'd expect for 5 star.The lift was barely working, with a warning to avoid if possible, no offer of help with bags, very poor service.
Breakfast was horrid, like a cafeteria everyone squashed in, no room between tables , with barely editable food and super noisey. Eggs were like rubber, hash browns hard as wood, coffee undrinkable and dont ask about the bacon , I paid for a buffet and had half a slice if toast, a small yogurt pot and a glass of water.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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julie solo_traveller au
10
Loved my stay . Convenient to everywhere
Pros:

Location

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Mary couple us
8
Not a palace BTW. But nice location.
Pros:

Location was great. There was a giant breakfast buffet’s. Yes several tables full of food selections.

Cons:

The room was hot! And humid. But I think we were just over the pool. We didn’t know how to open the window. And do our first night was so uncomfortable and stuffy. Luckily another guest told us about opening the window.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Mary Ann solo_traveller au
10
We couldn’t fault this hotel. Will stay again next year
Pros:

Flawless

Cons:

N/A

2026-05-29 via Nuitee