Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

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Compass Hospitality
6.9 (3330 reviews)
7 Ness Walk , Inverness , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Good amenities
Fun bar with live music
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inconsistent service
Cold rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.61
Room cleanliness was poor with issues like mould and a need for overall cleaning.
Service
7.08
Service was inconsistent, with reports of staff being unhelpful and lacking attentiveness.
Location
9.12
Location is highly praised, being conveniently situated near the city center.
Room Quality
6.07
Rooms were reported as cold and outdated, contributing to a lack of comfort.
Amenities
8.1
Amenities include a fun bar with live music but issues with maintenance were noted.
Value for Money
6.56
Value was questioned due to the cost not matching the quality experienced.
Food and Beverage
6.11
Breakfast was varied but execution was poor, leading to dissatisfaction.
Overall Experience
6.58
Mixed feelings with beautiful surroundings but significant issues during the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:31

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Comforts

River and Castle Views
Enjoy splendid views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle from our bright and airy rooms.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a delightful dining experience at Victoria restaurant with a daily changing 3-course menu or savor fresh dishes at John Macnab's Bar & Bistro.

Seasonal Magic
Experience the enchanting floral decorations in summer and the cozy winter ambiance with fairy lights lining Ness Walk.

Book your stay at Columba Hotel now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Parking is available 0.2 miles from the hotel at the Cathedral Car Park and costs GBP 5 per 24 hours. Reservations are not required.

Please note that prepaid deposits apply to long-term and group bookings as outlined below:

Bookings of 5 to 9 rooms and of 28 room nights or more require a 10% deposit of the total charges at the time of booking.

Bookings of 10 rooms or more require a 20% deposit of the total charges at the time of booking.

All deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property, or the property may ask for an alternative payment method.

When travelling with dogs, an additional charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night applies. The property is dog-friendly only.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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

6.9
Based on 3330 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.61
Service: 7.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 6.07
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 6.56
Food and Beverage: 6.11
Overall Experience: 6.58
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Jörgen • extended_group • se
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Anne • extended_group • us
8
Great location & decent room for the price.
Pros:

Great location to the center.

Cons:

Stairs to room beyond elevator & so not easy hulling luggage. Breakfast was available, but poor quality. Parking they had offered was about an 8 min walk to the hotel.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • extended_group • ch
3
Déplorable
Pros:

L'emplacement de l'hôtel et le parking de la cathédrale pas très loin.
La vue de la chambre.
Dommage que le reste ne suivait pas.

Cons:

Le manque de propreté.
La vétusté de l'établissement. Tout est défraichi, les meubles abimés, la façade tombe en ruine, la moquette sale.
Nous n'étions pas à l'aise dans cette chambre.
Le déjeuner basique, pas de machine à café.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The location was great and the staff we seen friendly and beds comfy.

Cons:

Paid £467 for 1 night and 2 rooms for 4 adults which is quite expensive. The rooms were very tired, the bathroom had tiles cracked and missing on the floor beside the bath, the view out of the bedeoom window was to a chuckied area could have been tidied up and even a few plant pots instead of weeds. The breakfast was OK. At the price we paid would have expected more choice of coffee instead of a big pump action flask. The bar in the hotel shouted last orders at 10.30 which seems rather early for a hotel.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Magda • solo_traveller • za
8
Great hotel, careful with selection of room.
Pros:

Lovely old hotel, perfect position. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

My view. If I booked an even number room I would have had a view.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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alexander • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Clean, comfortable accommodation, in a central part of the city.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • extended_group • ca
8
Generally it was fine as we we were on a bus tour.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Lack of bar fridge.
In our room there was some sort of shaft and on occasion some piping would vibrate and hum very noisily in the middle of the night for some 15 minutes.
The bathroom does not close properly.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
7
It was comfortable and pleasant with friendly and welcoming staff, well located near the city centre
Pros:

The room was very comfortable with a river and castle view, The breakfast had a good selection of food. The location was convenient and quiet.

Cons:

The wardrobe was a bit sad - old with too few hangers. The room cleaning was poor and not done when we asked, although we were aware of staff shortages which the management did their best to cover for.
Breakfast was a bit too much self-service and we would have appreciated being served with tea/coffee.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • gb
10
Cons:

Didn't have a place to eat and drink at the hotel as the bar next to it didn't open until 3pm every day

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Kim • extended_group • us
4
Overpriced, dirty, worn, unhelpful staff.
Pros:

The location of the property was near the castle and next to the "Ness" walk. There weee several restaurants located nearby.

Cons:

It does look like there might be renovations happening in the common areas. As of our visit, carpeting in main floor was threadbare and worn. In the guest room, it looked like there was a renovation. The peeling paint and dry rot on the window jams was a problem. The beds were adequate. The lighting was fine. There was no information provided that maid service was only provided every two days! When we arrived we tried to figure out parking-no specific parking areas were recommended in the preliminary email. The clerk on duty offered the bare minimum of cursory concern. This is a historic building. If owners do not have resources to completely renovate, I recommend selling to an entity that does. The property was extremely overpriced for the product. If you can stay elsewhere, I recommend you do so.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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KOLLOL • family_with_children • ae
1
Very awful experience , no one should put up there
Pros:

The location and breakfast

Cons:

The rooms are claustrophobic and very hot . Nothing works properly in the room like the fan , TV remote . No provision if providing water . Roommate is dirty . Almirah handle broken . Window locked , no proper ventilation. No housekeeping . Furniture old worn out and dirty . Bathroom quite dirty , no handwash or soap available . Even if called for service nothing is available and no one comes to attend even with water . Rooms are not cleaned at all by house keeping even after two days . The behaviour of staff rude of no help . Never ever will refer to anyone

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Enver • couple • us
9
Pros:

LOCATION COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BETTER. RIGHT ON THE NESS RIVER, BEAUTIFUL, AND COULD WALK EVERYWHERE. WE HAD A GREAT THREE DAYS IN INVERNESS

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
F
Florencia • family_with_children • es
8
Pros:

Ubicación perfecta y el personal super amable !

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable but dated
Pros:

Close to amenities.

Cons:

A little dated, still stairs to negotiate even with the lift.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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abhinav • couple • gb
2
Pros:

Only there location is good.

Cons:

They have to improve everything. The whole room was smelly, hotel was very very old. No ventilation, no cleanliness. Washroom was very dirty,no room service. Nothing at all. I give 0.5 out of 5.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Paige • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
7
We knew what to expect as have stayed previously a few times & will probably stay again.
Pros:

Location excellent - view over river & of castle, etc.
Room very clean & comfortable.
Welcome snack a nice touch.
Handy for walking to Theatre & centre of town.

Cons:

External building appearance getting a wee bit scabby with rusty/broken/cable-tied railings, etc.
Bar opening/closing times could be extended. Closing at 10:30pm is early for Friday/Saturday nights ... especially when having a short holiday/break.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Dominic • couple • nl
2
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee