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Rooms were reported as cold and outdated, contributing to a lack of comfort.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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Lesley • couple • us
4
A terrible disappointment.
Pros:

Cordial staff. Nice location for walking along the river.

Cons:

This hotel is frequented by tour groups who take over the lobby and single lift during check-in/out. Be prepared to take the stairs. Room 319 should not be offered to guests. The walls are filthy, the bed sagging, and the pillows are clotted lumps. The management should be embarrassed.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Marc • family_with_children • gb
3
Pros:

Staff lovely,location fantastic.

Cons:

Very costly and the rooms and decor very tired. Rooms only serviced every 2 days but mine wasn't i had to ask twice!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Oleg • family_with_children • ae
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great location friendly and helpful good breakfast choice

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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hazel • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Close to city centre

Cons:

Problems with TV system in our room.
We were unable to access BBC channels, during our previous stay we had a room with TV which could only access BBC channels. Reception staff told us that TV was provided through internet & nothing could be done.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • au
8
Pros:

It was central in town

Cons:

It is old and needs work but the staff were awesome

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Matéo • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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maureen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff. Very close to River Nessliked everything

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • us
9
Nice location.
Pros:

Loved the location

Cons:

Was spendy

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Lu • couple • us
5
Pros:

The location is great and outside of building impressive.

Cons:

Very small and expensive room.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Castor • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

La habitación estaba sin hacer y me cobrarón el triple por un desayuno.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice hotel, would recommend.
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean room, great location.Basic hotel, but has everything you need.

Cons:

Breakfast wasn't very hot, but nothing wrong with the food on offer.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Louis • couple • gb
10
A great central hotel with plenty of parking nearby.
Pros:

Nice comfy bad and a quiet cozy room.

Cons:

The selection of beer in the bar was limited.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jörgen • extended_group • se
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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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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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
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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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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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alexander • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

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

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee