The Royal Highland Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (5924 reviews)
Station Square, 18 Academy Street , Inverness , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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-story 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • 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 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for £70 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

7.7
Based on 5924 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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Kenneth • couple • gb
6
Convenient location but lacks charisma
Pros:

As the old station hotel the location is good being based next to the mail rail station in the heart of Inverness.

Cons:

Property is very dated throughout and has lacked any major investment for some time.
Note checkout is 1030 which is unusual for a hotel and we were hounded out of our room by cleaning staff and reception in a rather unfriendly fashion.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Bill • couple • gb
7
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • us
5
Royal pain staying there.
Pros:

Location was great . Ten minute walk to the pubs and castle. Really good breakfast.

Cons:

There is hardly any parking. The room was extremely cramped and our toilet didn’t work. The shower set up was fairly clumsy.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • extended_group • us
6
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Merijn • solo_traveller • nl
7
Very functional, good to arrive from the airport, love the location
Pros:

Location, historic charm

Cons:

Basic breakfast

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Marlis • family_with_children • ch
8
In Inverness immer wieder gerne ins Highland😍
Pros:

Die Treppen hinter der Rezeption sind filmreif.

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful historic hotel with a lovely lounge and bar area

Cons:

Actually there was nothing that I disliked.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Evan • couple • us
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Carlos • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Gonzalez Gascon • couple • mx
7
Pros:

La ubicación, el hotel por fuera y el lobby.

Cons:

El confort de las habitaciones las camas estan ya un poco viejas. No hay donde poner las maletas, no te dejan racks para poner la maleta y no donde más que el suelo, lo pedimos aparte pero tardaron muchísimo.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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COLIN • couple • gb
9
Very good
Pros:

History of the place

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • ch
7
Bon pour une à deux nuits
Pros:

L’emplacement près des commerces. L’hôtel nous a offert un bon pour un cocktail et un repas.

Cons:

Les radiateurs étaient froids

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Central location and clean

Cons:

The price

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • nl
5
Geen value for money.
Pros:

Als je met de trein komt is de locatie prima.

Cons:

Er zijn nauwelijks parkeerplaatsen bij het hotel. Parkeren moest twee straten verder. Dit was veruit het duurste hotel op onze NC500 reis en daarbij zeker niet het beste.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • ca
8
Great meals (part of our package) friendly staff. Very interesting Honeymoon suite! Great location.
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location. Hotel decor.

Cons:

Breakfast. This was continental, disorganised. Spent too much time getting food. No fresh fruit, all carbohydrates, really let the hotel down
The way the management spoke to and treated the staff.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Clive • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great location in Inverness bad room
Cons:

A. Very small room for price paid
Tired decor

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Steph • couple • gb
10
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee