The Royal Highland Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (5679 reviews)
Station Square, 18 Academy Street , Inverness , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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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 5679 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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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Huub • couple • nl
1
Verschrikkelijk slecht verblijf in een aftandse gehandicapte kamer, alles stonk en zat onder de schimmel
Pros:

Personeel

Cons:

Kamer, verblijf, klimaat

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
• couple • us
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Maria Irene • couple • pt
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Gerhard • couple • at
7
Pros:

Zentral gelegen, auch wenn Inverness keine Reise wert ist. Aber dafür kann das Hotel nix.

Cons:

Zimmer sind irgendwie charmant, aber offenbar absichtlich in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent visit
Pros:

Location and its history

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Elliot • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • couple • gb
3
No hot water the second day ,poor breakfast,no soundproofing ,could hear snoring next room
Pros:

Near railway station

Cons:

Very dated

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • au
5
Pros:

It was very close to the railway station.

Cons:

The water in the shower was lukewarm at best and pressure very weak.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • pt
8
Pros:

Excellent location and the room is small but clean and cozy. The only thing is when the neighbors besides my room took a shower made a strong noise in my room and sometimes it was late at night.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Elliot • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff, close to bus and train stations

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
10
Very beautiful hotel and the stair case was beautiful.
Pros:

Excellent location for the train station and walking into the city center

Cons:

Every thing was perfect.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Fred • couple • nl
7
Pros:

De authentieke uitstraling

Cons:

In de cocktailbar was de eiwit op voor in de Whiskey Sour. De bartender wilde helaas niet even naar de keuken lopen voor een ei… Verder waren de cocktails best lekker.

Helaas was aan het ontbijt ook niet te merken dat service centraal staat. Per ongeluk boekten we het ontbijt zonder Scottish Breakfast, ook dit was niet meer te herstellen.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • couple • gb
8
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Christina Macdonald • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The ambience of the hotel, it is very beautiful & feels very homely in the Foyer area. It was clean & warm. The location is fantastic. It is one of my favourite places to stay in Scotland.

Cons:

The Ash restaurant, the food was mediocre & extremely expensive. The manager wasn't very helpful to me & I was travelling with my toddler. I love the hotel but I will give eating at the Ash Restaurant a miss in future.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • gb
4
Good for the location but otherwise disappointing.
Pros:

Disappointed that only a continental breakfast. Location was ideal as next to train station.

Cons:

Our room was noisy from room above. It was not possible to open the windows as it opened directly onto the station platform. No alternative way of cooling the room. Tv didn't work. We called for someone. They did not come as busy with check ins. Phoned us much later when we had gone to sleep.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
8
Mixed feelings
Pros:

Was very clean, room in places needed some TLC, wallpaper peeling off, window latch broken so rattling, but the bathroom was amazing, heated towel rail, free toiletries, so clean. Didn’t look round the whole of the hotel as arrived late and was tired, breakfast was nice, quite a big choice. Price was expensive compared to other places I’ve stayed.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Fabulous location for train station. Lovely staff from reception to cleaners. Surprisingly large room.

Cons:

The furnishings and decorations are looking tired and damaged.
Attached restaurant over priced.

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee