Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive

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WorldHotels Distinctive
8.3 (3147 reviews)
8 Ness Walk , Inverness , GB

Paid
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3147 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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Ueli • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Sehr schön, perfekte Lage.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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CARLOS • couple • pt
3
Hotel muito pouco prático
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Ficar num anexo e ter que atravessar a rua e ir pelo passeio para ter acesso ao hotel

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Steve Mac • solo_traveller • gb
7
Inverness stay
Pros:

Great location on the river. Bar and restaraunt very nice and plush. We ate in the bar and the food and service were both very good. The food in the bar was reasonably priced, too.

In terms of our room, it was a decent size and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

We paid £288 for B&B, and we're seeking something a bit more upmarket after completing the NC500. However, we would have been better off booking a local business. This is NOT value for money. It is a 3* hotel dressed up as 4*.

Our room overlooked a roof (awful outlook). The bathroom is small and the shower isn't fit for purpose and not what you'd expect from a hotel like this. We went to the gym/pool, but after getting changed, we weren't told you need a £1 coin for the lockers. The receptionist assumed we would know. The breakfast is basic and not worth the amount we paid - you are better off visiting one of the locals shops.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Completely over priced. Staff are great - rooms are in need of modernising for the money they are asking!

Cons:

Dated rooms

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Maria Luisa • extended_group • it
6
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and top facilities. The restaurant and bar were very nice, it all had a good ambiance and we felt super welcome. The rooms had a good vibe too, though ours was a bit small (but we took a small room so we knew). The staff was the friendliest I’ve ever experienced and it really made our stay that much more enjoyable.

Cons:

It was on the pricy side, but they did deliver in experience

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Richard and Lisa • couple • us
8
We enjoyed our stay overall.
Pros:

Location! Staff were friendly. Lovely property.

Cons:

Very small
Bathrooms. Breakfast was mediocre.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ricci • couple • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
Everything was as expected and hoped for!
Pros:

Location cleanliness people/staff

Cons:

Was great

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Maargaret • solo_traveller • gb
6
For a short stay it was fine and the location was excellent.
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

The dining room was a bit like a cafeteria. Not a pleasant atmosphere in which to dine.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mahshid • family_with_children • ca
1
The worst experience
Cons:

I am extremely disappointed and honestly shocked by how my parents were treated at this hotel.

They arrived at approximately 10:00 PM with a confirmed reservation, only to be told that the hotel was fully booked and that the room they had reserved was not available. Instead, they were placed in a very substandard room that did not even have a private toilet, despite paying approximately CAD $900 per night.

After I contacted the hotel, I was told that I had supposedly booked the “wrong” room and that the room my parents were given was actually considered part of their property. However, there were no photos of this type of room shown when we made the reservation. The room my parents received looked nothing like the standard of accommodation presented online.

In my opinion, this was extremely misleading. If we had been shown accurate photos of this room in advance, including the lack of a private toilet, we would never have agreed to pay approximately $900 per night for it. I will be attaching photos so future guests can see exactly what my parents were given and judge for themselves.

The hotel later adjusted the charge for one night, but that does not change what happened. This review is not about getting a refund or compensation. It is about transparency, honesty, and the expectation that a confirmed reservation should actually provide accommodation consistent with what was advertised.

My parents arrived tired after travelling and were placed in an uncomfortable and stressful situation late at night. For a hotel charging this amount, the entire experience was completely unacceptable.

I strongly recommend that anyone considering this hotel ask for exact photos of the specific room they will receive before booking and confirm exactly where they will be staying.

A very disappointing experience that fell far below expectations.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jules • couple • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Isono • couple • jp
7
水回りがやや不満。
Pros:

駐車場が付いており、ネス川の眺望が良い。

Cons:

別棟の廊下は狭く、部屋の水回りが古い。

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
8
Pros:

Lovely riverfront location, easy to park and very friendly people. It’s a historic hotel so not super modern but it was very clean and well maintained.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
7
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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andrew • couple • gb
8
Fantastic service and location
Pros:

Clean, well maintained and great service and staff.
Great view from the room

Cons:

A few problems in the room, all minor but not what you’d expect at £598 a night.
Usual problem faced by hotels with EV chargers where they are all blocked by combustion engine cars with an I’m alright Jack attitude and parked all night

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great staff helped us out with this last minute booking!

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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JOSEP • couple • es
8
Hotel amb encant, ben situat però un pèl car relació qualitat/preu.
Pros:

Les habitacions amples i els llits còmodes. Bona situació.

Cons:

L'esmorzar bastant bàsic.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • couple • us
9
Superb location and friendly staff
Pros:

The staff were welcoming and the location was excellent. We only spent one night but would highly recommend and return.

Cons:

Bed

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee