Blackfriars

Hotels
8.5 (1104 reviews)
93-95 Academy Street , Inverness , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fishing
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Noise from other rooms
Issues with reception service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.96
The rooms and overall place were reported clean, although some guests noted issues like black hair on bedding.
Service
8.93
The staff was frequently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.97
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location near the train station and city center.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms were mentioned as comfortable and clean, with a good quality overall.
Amenities
7.95
Some amenities were appreciated, but there were observations about the lack of an elevator and issues with hot water.
Value for Money
8.41
Considering the location and cleanliness, many guests felt it was a good value.
Food and Beverage
8.96
The food was frequently praised, with specific mention of breakfast and pub meals.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall experiences were positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:26

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Inverness, Blackfriars offers a prime spot for exploring the city. With key attractions and transportation hubs just steps away, convenience is at your fingertips.

Comfortable Rooms
Each room at Blackfriars is thoughtfully designed with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries. The cozy accommodations ensure a relaxing stay for every guest.

Dining Excellence
Indulge in a delicious breakfast spread with buffet, à la carte, and continental options. The on-site restaurant specializes in British and Scottish cuisine, catering to various dietary needs with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices available.

Ready to experience the charm of Inverness? Book your stay at Blackfriars now and make unforgettable memories in the Scottish Highlands.

Important information:

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1104 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 8.96
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Andreja • family_with_children • si
8
v redu za eno noč
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Lisette • couple • nl
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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OviJuan • solo_traveller • cl
5
No es un hotel es un bar con habitaciones.
Pros:

el tamaño y la limpieza de la habitaciones

Cons:

El precio no tiene relación con la propiedad, no cuenta con recepción, es una bar ruido abajo de las habitaciones, el personal tosco, con sentido de bar y no de hotel. Parece más un Airbnb que un hotel.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • de
8
Ein super Abschluss für unseren Schottland-Roadtrip
Pros:

Das Frühstück war im dazugehörigen Restaurant gesondert zu buchen - Auswahl, Preis-Leistung, Atmosphäre GUT

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Lily • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Wyatt • family_with_children • us
1
Incredibly dirty and noisy, mold in the bathroom ceiling, gross crack in the shower pan.
Pros:

We liked leaving Blackfriars and the thought of never coming back.

Cons:

Had a 4-night reservation in early September 2026 to stay with my wife and young son. We had room 202 (Cromwell). We could only stay one night. The room was quite dirty. There was a filthy fan that greeted us right at the room entry and it was downhill from there. There was mold in the bathroom ceiling. The manager tried to convince my wife that black mold was actually just peeling paint. When they both visited the bathroom together, the manager had to begrudgingly admit that the black stains were mold - but only a small amount of mold that shouldn't be an issue. We left at 9 am after the first night. The manager refused to approve a full refund, and after a lot of pressure agreed to refund half of our stay. So in the end it cost us $900 to spend one night with mold. Also the room trembles through the night as heavy trucks cross the busy street.
So if you are okay with mold, filth, heavy dose of wear and tear and a noisy room, this is the spot for you.
If you have asthma or are traveling with a child, my advice is: stay away.
Their website/Booking.com photos are either from 20 years ago or have been photoshopped.
The inclined ceiling right by the single bed is an extra delight - you bump your head in it through the night and get to think about what gross stain you may have touched.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Stefania • extended_group • it
9
Piacevole soggiorno a Inverness
Pros:

Tutto perfetto, in pieno centro a pochi min dalla stazione dei treni, peccato per le scale ma lo staff è stato disponibilissimo ad aiutarci visto che avevamo 3 bagagli e viaggiavo con i miei genitori un po' agè...:)
Ottimo anche il ristorante della stessa struttura!

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • family_with_children • gb
8
Good sized and well equipped clean room. Excellent location for train station.
Pros:

Good location for the station and nice room

Cons:

I had not appreciated breakfast was not included in the room rate and so was not that cheap

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • extended_group • us
10
The staff was wonderful and the food was excellent
Pros:

Location and staff

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • ch
1
Inakzeptabel für ein Hotel in irgendeiner Klasse
Pros:

Das Frühstück hat gut geschmeckt.

Cons:

Die Schilderungen hier entsprechen unseren echten persönlichen Erfahrungen und widerspiegeln unsere persönliche Meinung. Wir halten ein Hotel dieser Klasse mit Mängeln, wie wir sie erlebt haben, für inakzeptabel. Wir haben keine Rückerstattung verlangt oder erwartet. Dennoch hat das Hotel uns diese über die Abwicklung durch Booking.com angeboten. Eine Rückerstattung ist bis heute nicht erfolgt. Wir möchten gerne anderen Gästen dieses Erlebnis ersparen.

Wir haben die Suite gebucht, welche direkt neben dem Stockwerkeingang lag. Jede Person, die das Stockwerk betrat, hat man gehört, weil die Türe auf- und zugeschlagen wurde. Das Zimmer war augenscheinlich restauriert. Allerdings waren diverse Mängel auf den zweiten Blick erkennbar. So hatte die Tapete Risse, im Bad war nicht fertig gemalt und Dübel ragten aus der Wand. Der Seifenspenderhalter war verrostet und verbogen. Der Seifenspender selber fand darin keinen Platz. Hinter der freistehenden Badewanne war Schmutz zu finden, ebenso auf dem Fenstersims und dem Rahmen. Eine der Kaffeetassen war nicht gereinigt. Der Teppich war schmutzig, und eine Behandlung mit Seife war längst überfällig. Entlang der Sockelleiste waren ein dunkler Streifen und Schmutz erkennbar. Als wir am Abend des ersten Tages wieder zurück ins Zimmer kamen, war dieses wenig wieder gereinigt noch Betten gemacht, worauf wir uns mit den Mängeln beim Hotelmanagement gemeldet haben.

Die stellvertretende Managerin hat den Fall freundlich aufgenommen, sich entschuldigt und uns mehrfach versichert, man würde sich umgehend bei uns melden. Als ich nach drei Tagen um eine Antwort gebeten habe, hat es nochmals zwei Tage gedauert, bis die Managerin schliesslich geantwortet und uns eine Rückerstattung in Aussicht gestellt hat. Die Rückerstattung haben wir noch nicht erhalten, da der Service von Booking.com ebenfalls unzureichend ist.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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JEANNE • solo_traveller • us
8
Overall Very Nice
Pros:

Location
History

Cons:

Had to drag heavy suitcases up stairs

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • couple • pl
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Yacine • family_with_children • be
9
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Serena • couple • it
9
Pros:

Posizione eccellente per visitare Inverness e dintorni
Vicinissimo alla stazione di treni e bus
Stanza e bagno molto grandi
Camera molto bella
Sembrava un po’ una locanda con sotto il ristorante e sopra, attraverso la scaletta, le stanze in cui dormire
Una sera abbiamo cenato al ristorante ed è stato molto buono

Cons:

Premetto che neanche pensavo che la colazione fosse inclusa
Ci hanno detto che c’era la continental breakfast nel prezzo pagato per la stanza, quindi abbiamo provato
In realtà c’era solo caffè e qualche cornetto, per me che sono amante della colazione soprattutto quando viaggio, non molto invitante. Il secondo giorno abbiamo preferito andare fuori

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • se
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • ca
6
Pros:

The location of the B&B was good but the parking was a bit odd to get to but we managed. The staff were extremely pleasant. The washroom in the room was very comfortable and had enough room to move around. The shower was great.

Cons:

I wasn't aware the rooms were above a bar. The room was a bit awkward as part of the ceiling was slanted and made the room feel closed in.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • ch
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Evangelos • couple • gr
10
Great venue with a character.
Pros:

We had an attic style room on the top floor, very spacious, with a nice bathroom and a comfortable bed.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee