Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive

Hotels
WorldHotels Distinctive
8.3 (2834 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.

Pets are welcome for an additional GBP 15 per dog per night.

The hotel Swimming Pool, Gym & Spa are now open to hotel guests.

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 2834 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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robyn family_with_children gb
7
Beautiful place if you can actually walk.
Pros:

The breakfast was nice enough. Continental was self serve with hot food requested. Took a while for hot food to get out and very few options. Tasty, though.
Location was absolutely beautiful, I loved that dogs were welcome

Cons:

No lift. Thankfully we were only on the first floor, but even that was hard when we spent all day hiking

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Rogers couple gb
9
Pros:

Location, comfort, friendly staff, good value for money.

Cons:

Only small things. Extractor fan in bathroom didn't work and would have like a mini fridge in room. We only stayed two nights so this is being really picky to be honest.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Norman couple gb
10
Pros:

Very central. Great staff great rooms great facilities great parking. Great mid week deal Lovely having the spa facilities to use at any time

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Theresa couple au
10
A real pleasure.
Pros:

The whole experience was lovely.

Cons:

Not sure anything could have been better

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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alex solo_traveller gb
9
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Andrew couple gb
10
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Karim solo_traveller gb
10
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Paul couple gb
10
Perfect and cant wait to return
Pros:

Easy check in and pleasant staff on arrival

Cons:

Bar was clearly understaffed and the poor woman was struggling at times

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
8
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HEATHER couple gb
9
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Cynthia couple us
9
A great place. Wouldn’t look further if I was back in the area
Pros:

The staff is wonderful. Always glad to help and acccomodate

Cons:

Very nice. Would have enjoyed better seating at the bar, sofas, better chairs

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Karen couple ch
9
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Bogdan couple gb
7
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Lindsey couple gb
9
Pros:

Brilliant Location. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Shower difficult to work. Water temp unpredictable.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Ben solo_traveller gb
5
Not going to stay there again and they didn’t care about client’s…
Pros:

It was close to a very pretty river..

Cons:

I had a huge delay in my flight, got to hotel at 1.30am.. not only did the door start slamming at 7 am ish. The cleaners at 8 hoovering outside the room.. could hear upstars every time they flushed the loo.. would be so nice if they put the door on a slow hinge. Know ur clients and start cleaners else where.. over all. I wouldn’t be in hurry to go back…

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Melissa couple gb
9
Lovley , relaxing , clean , would go again
Pros:

The pool, location , food and cocktails, all great

Cons:

No tea and coffee facilities or mini fridge which I would expect for the price

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller gb
10
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Qianyou couple gb
8
We had some room arrangement mistakes, after I brought it up, the receptionist helped me patiently and quickly.
Pros:

Steaming room and sauna

Cons:

Wifi may not work well if you have a Samsung phone

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Arkadiusz couple gb
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Guang solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Free parking available,
Nice reception area to meet
Clean and comfortable rooms that are well furnished.
Decent pool and sauna/steam room

Cons:

Limited parking spaces
Restaurant was ok, a bit pricy for the fare served

2026-02-08 via Nuitee