The Royal Highland Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (5973 reviews)
Station Square, 18 Academy Street , Inverness , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 5973 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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Anne-Louise • solo_traveller • gb
8
Traditional old style hotel in prime location
Pros:

Excellent location. Quiet. Comfortable beds. Good black out curtains in my room. Good, old fashioned hotel with traditional decor.

Cons:

A bit shabby. Carpets grubby and worn. Dated bathrooms. Mediocre breakfast buffet. Could do with a mega makeover.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • family_with_children • gb
8
Comfortable, convenient and value.
Pros:

Place was great. It's a little tired but felt like an"Old Grand Dame" of Hotels. Amazing lobby, good restaurant and easy to get to. Right in the center of town. Huge rooms. I really enjoyed my stay and it didn't break the bank.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
2
Old hotel in need of updating
Pros:

location and staff - most of them were very nice

Cons:

Hotel needs updating - threadbare - piles of supplies and linen left in main areas off lobby - plumbing problems (even though they fixed them promptly). Hotel is tired and needs some work

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Earl • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great location - especially for rail travellers
Pros:

Queen of Inverness

Cons:

Everything , although rooms were a bit tired

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Mel • couple • gb
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Charlotte • family_with_children • fr
7
Bel hôtel riche en architecture en centre ville
Pros:

Hôtel idéalement situé dans le centre ville d’Inverness, remarquable en terme d’architecture avec son escalier majestueux.
Chambre très spacieuse.
8 places de parking sous le devant mais peu prisée car peu de gens sont en voiture j’ai eu l’embarras du choix même tard le soir.

Cons:

Personnel peu accueillant.
Petit déjeuner continental sous forme de buffet ou régulièrement il faut attendre pour avoir un réassort.
Salle de bain un peu vieillotte à remettre au goût du jour car carrelage cassé par endroit.
Pas de brosse pour les toilettes.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • fr
7
Pros:

La localisation au centre ville a 5 mn à pied du château.

Cons:

On dirait que le temps s’est arrêté dans cet hôtel qui est resté dans sa déco et son équipement d’époque. On aime ou on aime pas.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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MINAMINO • couple • jp
8
Pros:

駅に至近であること

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
1
Hotel staff very unhelpful. I was verbally abused by a female kitchen assistant in her 60s the trip was that bad I check
Pros:

The spa was good

Cons:

The staff

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Louise • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Kolbeinn • extended_group • is
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
5
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Shelby • couple • us
6
Convenient location, but likely wouldn’t stay again because of the dated room and lack of upkeep of facilities
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Very dated; no air conditioning; lobby had a mildew smell

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
7
We were only there for one quick night so we’re ok with it. But we would not have wanted to stay any longer.
Pros:

The location was perfect and the building was beautiful. It had an old world charm

Cons:

Overall the hotels needs work and seemed a bit warn. The restaurant was terrible. The food came out in about 10 minutes… frighteningly fast, and tasted like a microwave dinner. Do not eat there.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Hilary • couple • gb
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Young • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable. Lovely historic hotel.
Pros:

Continental breakfast was excellent

Cons:

Very little parking. Not their fault though

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

The staff were very good and the speed of service was much better than most hotels

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
8
Short but worthwhile.
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The view

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • us
8
Great location, a little dated, but more than anything charmingly historic.
Pros:

The location was close to a lot and I loved that it was very close to the train station (attached).
The lobby was beautiful.

Cons:

The restaurant wasn’t anything special.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • gb
1
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee