The Royal Highland Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (6074 reviews)
Station Square, 18 Academy Street , Inverness , GB
+44 1463 231926

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Children allowed

Facilities

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 6074 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
E
Elise • couple • fr
6
Moyen
Pros:

L'hôtel est magnifique, notamment le hall d'entrée avec son escalier majestueux.
La chambre était agréable.
Bien situé, à côté de la gare et proche des rues piétonnes d'Inverness.

Cons:

Le personnel est peu accueillant (réception).
L'isolation phonique très limite (chambres voisines, fenêtre sur rue cassée...).

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • au
7
We were happy to stay there for a second time due to the location
Pros:

Excellent location and good continental breakfast

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
G
George • couple • gb
10
Royal Highland Inverness
Pros:

The hotel is a beautiful old railway hotel right next to the station in the centre of Inverness. Its very convenient for catching trains, busses around the corner and the centre of Inverness itself. The building is full of historic features and the rooms were very old style with high ceilings and lots of space. Very comfortable beds and a nice big bathroom. The continental breakfast was lovely with a good selection of things to eat and drink.

Cons:

Nothing of note.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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JOH12 • family_with_children • gb
9
Nice stay in the centre of Inverness
Pros:

Excellent location and free parking (thankfully we got one of the few spaces). The hotel was comfortable, the staff were friendly and the breakfast was good.

Cons:

It's a little 'faded glory' in places and is a little tired once you get past the lovely entrance and stairway, but it's perfectly fine for a few days.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Natalia Constanza • couple • cl
10
Estupendo
Pros:

Hermoso, con todo lo necesario, ubicación perfecta.

Cons:

Podría tener minibar en la habitación.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Cheyenne • solo_traveller • gb
5
Wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

The location is great, and the entrance is beautiful.

Cons:

Bright yellow is a bit much for a bedroom, wallpaper was peeling. Dirty marks on the walls, the bedding, room just felt thrown together. Single bed chucked against the wall, a cupboard with a tiny rail to hold your clothes. Desk shoved in the corner. Felt like sleeping in a cupboard. Room was far too hot, no fan provided & old fashioned window which was difficult to open and no instructions on how to do it.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • gb
10
Fantastic stay again, already looking forward to our next visit
Pros:

Great location for the train station. Period decor, lovely rooms and fabulous staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • ad
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Adam • family_with_children • at
7
War in Ordnung aber nicht außergewöhnlich
Pros:

Die Lage

Cons:

Schlechtes Internet, nicht zeitgemäßes Frühstück

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
T
Tony • family_with_children • gb
10
Centrally located Victorian grandeur
Pros:

A beautiful grand Victorian hotel

Cons:

Breakfast choice was very limited

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
6
Dated rooms fair price for city centre.
Pros:

Comfy double bed in a single room.
Breakfast was adequate.

Cons:

Small dated room with uneven floor and phone charger was not working.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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FRANCK • couple • fr
10
Ambiance 70’s top
Pros:

Chambre accueil hôtel « Shining » top !

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
D
Doris • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Wood of liked a room with a,bath and a fan room was so hot at night time there not a lot of pillows I like 4

Cons:

Not having a fan or more pillows

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • couple • gb
2
Centre of inverness. But grubby feeling in room
Pros:

The photograph

Cons:

Very small exhausted looking room £330 was expecting very much more

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Fabien • family_with_children • gb
9
Great and charming hotel
Pros:

Amazing location as right next to the station in the city centre.
Lovely room with a very nice bathroom and high ceilings.
Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Historic building with a great story behind.

Cons:

The breakfast was slightly disappointing as no warm food in the continental one but it was alright.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Hans • solo_traveller • nl
9
Verzorgd keurig vriendelijk behulpzaam personeel
Pros:

Ligging

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • au
7
A quaint hotel in excellent location
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Bathroom needed updating and flooring very creaky

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Oscar • couple • se
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • no
8
Supert opphold på vakkert hotell
Pros:

Nydelig historisk hotell med perfekt beliggenhet. Personalet var veldig hyggelige. Det var greit at det var restaurant og kafe i tilknytning hotellet, vi spiste middag og hadde afternoon tea der, og maten var god. Parkering var billig i multi-etasje parkeringen i Rose Street rett ned gata.

Cons:

Senga var ganske hard. Det var ikke varmekabler på badet.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee