The Royal Highland Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (6045 reviews)
Station Square, 18 Academy Street , Inverness , gb
+44 1463 231926

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Some maintenance issues
Bad service experience

Categories

Cleanliness
7.03
Room and bathroom are clean and comfortable, but some issues noted with water temperature.
Service
8
Staff were friendly and helpful, despite some isolated complaints.
Location
9.04
Prime location in the center of town and convenient for transport.
Room Quality
7.49
Rooms were comfortable but lacked hanging space and needed updating.
Amenities
7.52
Breakfast options were limited, and some amenities need refurbishment.
Value for Money
7.98
Decent value considering the location and comfort but some costs were high.
Food and Beverage
7.03
Breakfast was not great and lacked variety.
Overall Experience
7.5
A blend of good location and comfort, but overshadowed by service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:03

Property Description

Titanic-Inspired Grand Staircase:
The Royal Highland boasts a grand staircase inspired by the iconic stairway in the Titanic, adding a touch of elegance and grandeur to your stay.

Culinary Delights:
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's two restaurants - The Gallery Café offering traditional meals and Ash Restaurant serving an exquisite à la carte menu. Enjoy locally sourced ingredients, including fresh fish from nearby lochs and rivers.

Luxurious Accommodations:
Experience rich décor, traditional furniture, and high ceilings in every room at The Royal Highland. Unwind with satellite TV and complimentary tea and coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Book now to immerse yourself in the charm and luxury of The Royal Highland.

Important information:

Please note: the hotel only has 8 parking spaces and are available on a first come first serve basis. Alternative parking is recommended in the 24-hour multi-storey car park (approximately 250 yards from the hotel).

Please note that until further notice, breakfast will be Continental. A cooked breakfast may be available depending on government guidelines.

Limited free car parking at Hotel however we have special rate with nearby car park for our guestsParking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: INV

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 6045 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.03
Service: 8
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.49
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 7.98
Food and Beverage: 7.03
Overall Experience: 7.5
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John • extended_group • gb
3
I booked this hotel two rooms and one room at other hotel which was night and day better than this h
Pros:

Location good

Cons:

The hotel is dated grubby shower doors off track overall run down

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
4
Cons:

The bathroom had a water leak from the ceiling, so we were moved to another room.

The outside noise was horrendous so we didn't get an awful lot of sleep.

Disappointed with the amount of money for a room that we paid for.

Breakfast was not worth the money we paid for either.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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vaishali • extended_group • gb
7
Good stay. Good location
Pros:

Very good location. Staff was friendly and helpful. Ambience of the reception hall was beautiful

Cons:

Rooms were small and needs refurbishing.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
Q
Qin • couple • cn
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
8
Had a nice stay here , breakfast was excellent , nice staff, would go back another time .
Pros:

Was right next to train station , had everything we needed in room , plenty storage, comfy bed , small fridge, lovely breakfast, and nice staff.

Cons:

The room was a bit tired and could have done with being repainted, new carpet , was very hot and
no air conditioning .

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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hall • couple • us
5
Would not recommend
Pros:

Run down

Cons:

Location to train

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
D
delia • family_with_children • it
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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susanne • solo_traveller • it
10
Cons:

Leider immer Teppichböden

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Qin • solo_traveller • cn
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
J
James • extended_group • ca
5
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
1
No parking! Read the small print before booking.
Pros:

The only positive I can say is we got a 50% refund.

Cons:

There are 8 parking spaces for a hotel of over 80 rooms, was quite a trek to the recommended multistorey. If you book bed and breakfast it is only a continental buffet, if you want cooked it is an extra £10. Room was very dated and tired. We were on the 3rd floor and there was nothing to stop the window being open fully, there was a makeshift mechanism made from a screw and modified hinge to hold it up otherwise it would drop down and it was a heavy wooden framed window. The shower door was broken. Staff were rude, when we checked in we were not told where the lift or our room was or anything about breakfast. Outside our room for the entire stay was a trolley with towels and linen and a large ladder chained to the wall. Would not recommend at all.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gt
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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French • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Traditional, charming hotel.

Cons:

Nothing. However, we felt that whilst we liked the decor, it would have improved it had it been painted ... a little tired in places.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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fabio • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

posizione

Cons:

rumori

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The location was superb, and the feel of the hotel, and number of staff available at all times was very good indeed. There was very little noise transfer between tools, which were of a good size.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Sutherland • solo_traveller • gb
8
Will stay again
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The room was quite small didnt like the shower there was nothing to hold on will get an accible room.the next time

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Fofum • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Localização

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
M
markle • solo_traveller • bh
7
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jeffrey • couple • us
6
I expect more for what I paid.
Pros:

Location, luggage room was convenient

Cons:

Plumbing, toilet, didn’t flush

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Froggatt • solo_traveller • gb
7
Classic comfory
Pros:

Very close to the railway station, very comfortable with some nice touches

Cons:

Reception staff werent very welcoming

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee