The Royal Highland Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (5997 reviews)
Station Square, 18 Academy Street , Inverness , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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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-storey 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 5997 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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Elena • couple • it
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Cees • family_with_children • it
3
Pros:

Niets

Cons:

XDe kamer was klein en de preis ongelofelijk hoog.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • ch
5
Gut, aber nicht mehr
Pros:

In die jahre gekommen

Cons:

Frühstück war etwas schmuddelig

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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alan • solo_traveller • ca
6
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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SYLVIE • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

L'emplacement idéal, accueil.

Cons:

Ancienneté des équipements

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • es
6
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Soraya • couple • br
8
razoável
Pros:

Bom café da manhã. Quarto bom.

Cons:

hotel muito antigo , e sem ar condicionado.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • extended_group • es
6
Mala relación calidad-precio
Pros:

La ubicación y el hall

Cons:

Las habitaciones son muy viejas, destartaladas y pequeñas. También el baño muy viejo. El hotel en general está descuidado

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
2
Would never stay here again.
Pros:

The hotel is central, which is useful for getting the train. It's also in a grand building, which from afar is quite impressive. The food is okay, perfectly edible.

Cons:

The inability for the restaurant and hotel to talk to one another. You can't charge food to your room. And they don't seem to know how to work around this. Also had to switch rooms in the middle of the night because of water pouring through a light fitting in the bathroom. In the morning, the hotel tried to charge for a room upgrade (presumably it's an upgrade to not have water coming through the ceiling?)

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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shirley • couple • ie
5
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Bob McRobbie • family_with_children • us
6
great location next to the station, otherwise adequate
Pros:

Room was ok, but dated. Breakfast was adequate, but not great

Cons:

Hotel was generally in need of some updating

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Wendelin • couple • ca
8
I think you expect a bit of quirkiness in an old hotel. And this character hotel has a few. But it is convenient and cha
Pros:

This was a charming historical hotel that was very conveniently located to the train station and the downtown. The hotel is a bit “tired”, but the lobby lovely, nice restaurant and good value for the breakfast.

Cons:

There are multiple levels on each floor, so we had 10 steps to our room on the 1st floor and there was not a lift or any staff to assist in carrying luggage. On the third day of our stay, water began leaking from the ceiling and onto the bed from the hotel suite above us. Fortunately it was in the afternoon and we were offered a new room. Changing rooms was complicated with so many steps to carry luggage and no assistance available. The room to which we were transferred was quite small. I do appreciate the staff were able to offer a small discount due to the inconvenience.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Edith • couple • ch
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • gb
8
An overnight stay after the Great Glen Walk so a perfect location for us not to have to walk far! Friendly, chatty staff
Pros:

Location excellent, staff fabulous, comfy room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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John Deacon • couple • gb
6
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Thabo • extended_group • vn
7
Pros:

Location and price

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Bed was comfortable and room was clean

Cons:

WIFI wasn't working and couldn't get phone signal in the hotel. Room faced onto a road so was difficult to get to sleep fue to the noise that went on until after 2am which wasnt ideal when you need to be up early the next day

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • solo_traveller • ch
7
Pros:

room, beds and bath are large (bath with a proper bath tub)
Central location
Historic building
Parking available even if limited placez

Cons:

wifi broken, but gof free breakfast to compensate
Little maintenance suggested (eg bath window)

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Erica • family_with_children • us
8
Beautiful historic, centrally located hotel!
Pros:

Beautiful centrally located historic hotel. Comfortable beds and lovely room darkening curtains.

Cons:

The staff in the restaurant and breakfast area were a little rude.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee