Hootananny

Hotels
8.7 (246 reviews)
67 Church Street , Inverness , gb

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Invoice provided
Free wired internet
Internet access
Concerts/live shows

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise from the pub
Issues with cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Some reviewers noted cleanliness, but issues like mold smell impacted the rating.
Service
9.2
Staff were frequently praised for being helpful and friendly.
Location
9.2
Multiple reviews highlighted the central and vibrant location.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms were described as comfortable and recently updated.
Amenities
8.7
Facilities like clean linens and a fancy coffee machine were appreciated, though some lacked a kettle.
Value for Money
8.2
Some guests found it a bit expensive for a pub experience.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Food in the pub was highly rated, although limited breakfast options were mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.7
Generally positive experiences noted, despite some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 12:17

Property Description

Hootananny is a charming hotel conveniently located in Inverness, offering a restaurant, free WiFi, and a bar. Prime Location The property is a short distance from key landmarks such as Inverness Castle and the University of the Highlands and Islands. Facilities Enjoy a comfortable stay in non-smoking rooms with convenient amenities. Nearby Attractions Explore popular sites like Strathpeffer Spa Golf Club and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery during your stay. Book now for an unforgettable experience at Hootananny!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 246 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Jeanne solo_traveller nz
9
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Michela couple it
10
Pros:

Una stanza davvero accogliente, arredata con stile, pulita e confortevole. La posizione è ottima a due passi dalla stazione. Le camere si trovano sopra un pub altrettanto accogliente. Le camere sono completamente insonorizzate quindi essere sopra il pub non è stato uno svantaggio, anzi abbiamo consumato un'ottima cena con dell'ottima musica dal vivo e poi siamo saliti comodamente in camera!

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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chris couple gb
9
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Dalgliesh solo_traveller gb
8
Great rooms at Hootananies
Pros:

Lovely fresh rooms.

Cons:

Reception/bar maid. Very dry and abrupt, looked really unhappy. Maybe she was having a bad day.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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miolli extended_group ch
10
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
Amazing location amazing value for money amazing attention to detail and cleanliness
Pros:

Amazing staff
The housekeepers found me an extension cable so could work in comfort, they were smiley and friendly.

Super clean and tidy room
Great shower.
I’d probably of felt more comfortable with more than two loo rolls for my 3 night stay.
But that’s just me cos I’m a weirdo
Didn’t even use a full one !

Didn’t visit the bar although have in the past

Cons:

Less stairs ! Unfortunately I was travelling to a seasonal job so bad about 85kg of luggage with me and I was on the top floor 😂

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Russell extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Great central location in this very popular music venue. Room was large and warm on arrival. Very lively bar below with live music and great atmosphere.

Cons:

We arrived at 1pm (2 hours early), hoping to drop the bags off. We rang the bell to be greeted by a very rude lady who told us check in is at 3. We asked if we could drop the bags off to which she said "leave them there" pointing to a communal area at the bottom of a stairwell. Not ideal. We also witnessed her being rude to other guests the following night who had the audacity to arrive early. Overall score I've put at 7, whereas it would have been a 9 or 10 if not for her.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Allison solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

The room was clean and quiet and centrally located. I just had one night in Inverness and so it was great to be near the center where I walked to dining and pubs. Parking was close and an easy walk to a nearby garage as recommended.

Cons:

Directions to open the main door if you arrive outside of normal hours are to enter the code and turn the knob FIRST LEFT AND THEN RIGHT. Directions all say to turn right but if you don't turn left first you'll have no luck.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
9
A great stay in Inverness - would definitely recommend for anyone looking for something a bit different
Pros:

Beautiful and well-decorated room. Generally a great location - you are on the high street so there is noise on the weekends from the surrounding bars / restaurants but it didn’t stop us sleeping at all. It’s also incredible how you cannot hear the music from the Hootananny itself when you are in the same building, and being on top of the music bar really adding something for us as meant to be were able to spend the evening listening to the - frankly incredible - musicians and then hit the hay without having to leave the building.

Cons:

Not the warmest welcome from the staff, but appreciate they are having to juggle serving at the bar at the same time! Whole process however was very easy and should be expected when you’re staying at a music bar rather than a hotel!

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Lanez solo_traveller us
10
I was only in town for one night but it was the perfect stay. I was pleasantly surprised at how new and fresh the interi
Pros:

It was centrally located, clean and comfortable

Cons:

No complaints

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Chantal family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
2026-02-15 via Nuitee
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Matt extended_group us
10
Last minute, surprisingly delighted with the stay.
Pros:

It was updated and quite clean. I really enjoyed the place.

Cons:

As I booked it last minute through a booking site, i was not sure how to check in and had to wander around the restaurant and figure it out.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple us
8
We would love to come back.
Pros:

Good location, music and food close by. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The wi-fi is by far the worst we've experienced in Scotland. Shower was very slow to drain, easy to overflow onto the floor.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
10
A great, quirky, accommodation experience.
Pros:

Friendliness of busy bar staff who pretty much dropped everything to lead me to my room. The nicely presented room.

Cons:

Nothing I can think of. It was all great.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Sonia solo_traveller us
9
Great place, just check you have a fob to get in !
Pros:

It’s a great place to stay, my room was on the first floor, and I could barely hear the music, I was obviously not in my room for long. The third was super comfortable and it was a super cozy room. The music was great, but the bar was full of a bit of an older crowd.

Cons:

I went to another bar across the street, and when I came back, hootananny was close I was not aware I had a fob, that was not told to me when I arrived, I had a code to get in, but the code box would light up. ( it’s digital) There where still some workers there that let me in and told me I had a fob,
Other than that the place is excellent !

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
7
Great location above a very busy pub. Very clean room and warm welcome from staff.
Pros:

The very warm welcome by Doreen, staff member.

Cons:

Shower was cold.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Nathalie solo_traveller fr
10
Très chouette séjour.
Pros:

Emplacement au top à 10 min à pied de la gare de bus et de train.
Proche de nombreux restaurant et du château.
Le pub au rez-de-Chaussée très bien.

Cons:

Il aurait été pratique de pouvoir déposer la valise quand on arrive avant de pouvoir prendre la chambre. Mais les restaurants à proximité permettent de patienter:)

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Christina family_with_children gb
9
2025-10-30 via Nuitee