Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive

Hotels
WorldHotels Distinctive
8.3 (2945 reviews)
8 Ness Walk , Inverness , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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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 2945 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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robertcF7571FP Family
8
Great Experience
Pros:

Stayed here for 2 nights with my wife and 15 month old daughter. Overall, it was a great experience, the location was fantastic, the room was excellent (we upgraded to a river view room which was very spacious), the staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the food was amazing. Only a couple of negatives, the only elevator is tiny, we couldn’t fit a pram inside which is very inconvenient. We had to fold it up to get it in. It only holds two people comfortably. Also, the room was very warm, surprisingly so for this time of the year in Scotland, we had to put a fan on! We really did enjoy our stay here though and would recommend it!

2026-04-18 via Tripadvisor
9
980cb38c740f73bbbc5cde310e582d81 solo_traveller gb
10
Worth a visit
Pros:

The rooms was very large and on the front of the hotel so we had a view of the river and castle. It was very comfortable and quite. The staff were very helpful. The location was great just a short walk to the town and all the sights. Would stop here again.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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8
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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9
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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C6188FLjasonn Friends getaway
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Savannah, Eva, Sylvia and Benny where great gave great service, will definitely be be.

2026-04-17 via Tripadvisor
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9
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
7
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8
Excellent location and facilities
Pros:

Great location, excellent gym and pool, clean, decent sized rooms

Cons:

Restaurant stops serving food early in evening. Need more/better quality breakfast options.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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9
Pros:

Everything

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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7
Esperaba más
Pros:

La piscina ,jacuzzi,masaje de Ashley, Ubicacion

Cons:

Alojarse en el edificio adosado es como que no estás alojado en el hotel
Y el precio

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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e580a6fe5ccb720cc76d887fb4c8d1a1 solo_traveller us
7
Way too pricey for the room I had.
Pros:

Location. Spa facilities.

Cons:

My”garden” view was a parking lot. The room was so tall my I couldn’t open my suitcase except on the bed. No space to even lay on floor for yoga. Some staff great most seemed annoyed to have a job

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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9
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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8
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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bdde9f91789472ff17e478bca0577f3b couple za
8
Lovely stay at Inverness Palace Hotel with stunning views of the Castle !
Pros:

Lovely stay at Inverness Palace Hotel. We enjoyed staying here and the staff were efficient , particularly the breakfast lady who was most friendly and fun ! The hotel is comfortable, and although big did feel welcoming and restaurants were good. The location is excellent with a beautiful view overlooking the Castle and easy walk across the bridge to all the main attractions. A lovely city that we enjoyed discovering.

Cons:

Unfortunately the lifts were not working which was annoying and didn't get fixed the whole 4 days we were there. Do know that this is a big hotel with large tour groups so does get busy and full but having said that the staff handled it all very well just with a few waits for seating etc.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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6
Pessimo custo benefício
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

O preço da diária é alto para um hotel que não tem mini geladeira e nem ar condicionado no quarto. O café da manhã era ruim, com poucas opções. Além disso, há um piscina dentro do hotel e o cheiro de cloro fica nos corredores. Definitivamente não é um hotel 4 estrelas.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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9
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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2026-04-10 via Nuitee