The Royal Highland Hotel, Inverness ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Station Square, 18 Academy Street, Inverness, United Kingdom, IV1 1LG

Very good

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3.5

“The hotel's location next to the train station makes it incredibly convenient for adventure seekers and travelers alike.”view full review

The Royal Highland Hotel, a 3-star accommodation with a 7.8/10 Booking.com rating, offers authentic Highland hospitality in Inverness. This hotel features 86 rooms with Victorian décor and modern amenities, a restaurant known for local ingredients, and a dedicated art gallery showcasing prominent works. It has served guests since 1856, highlighting its rich history and charm.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Royal Highland Hotel feature a blend of traditional furnishings and contemporary comforts, with options for single, double, and family accommodations. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, and kettle, providing functional amenities in a charming setting.

Dining & Culinary Options

Dining at The Royal Highland Hotel includes the Ash restaurant, which emphasizes fresh local produce, and the Art Gallery Café, serving traditional Afternoon Tea and pastries. Both venues offer a choice of Highland and international cuisine, enhancing the dining experience.

Leisure & Local Attractions

Leisure activities around The Royal Highland Hotel include access to Loch Ness, various distilleries on the Malt Whisky Trail, and scenic walking routes. The hotel provides information on local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the Highlands.

Services & Connectivity

Services at The Royal Highland Hotel include 24-hour reception, private event hosting, and family-friendly amenities. The hotel is well-connected by local bus transit, facilitating easy travel to nearby Inverness attractions and the airport.

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The Royal Highland Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Double or Twin Room

2 persons

155 sq. feet

2 Double beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Cozy Double or Twin Room

2 persons

110 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Cozy Single Room

2 persons

90 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Classic Single Room

2 persons

100 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

The Royal Highland Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Very good

7.5/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Handicap parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Ski storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Skiing
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Room features

Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Royal Highland Hotel Location

Station Square, 18 Academy Street, Inverness, United Kingdom, IV1 1LG

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Station Square, 18 Academy Street, Inverness, United Kingdom, IV1 1LG

City landmarks

Church

Inverness Cathedral

2800 ft

Event hall

Eden Court Inverness

3600 ft

Landmark

Greig Street Bridge

2200 ft

Church

Old Kirk Yard

2200 ft

Landmark

Ness Islands

1.2 mi

Nearby

Castle

Inverness Castle

1900 ft

InvernessScotland

River Ness

1900 ft

Museum

Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

1400 ft

Art object

Flora Macdonald statue

1400 ft

Falcon Square

400 ft

Church

Old High St Stephen's Church

500 ft

Gallery

Castle Gallery

1000 ft

Town House High Street Castle Street/High Street

Inverness Town House

800 ft

Shopping Area

Eastgate Shopping Centre

600 ft

Market

Victorian Market

600 ft

4-9 Huntly Street Highland House of Fraser

The Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre

1400 ft

Church

St Mary's Catholic Church

1300 ft

Gallery

Scottish Flair Art Gallery

1200 ft

Store

Judith Glue

1000 ft

22 Bank Street

Dr Black's Memorial Hall

900 ft

Church

Crown Church

1400 ft

Mall

Marks & Spencer Inverness

400 ft

22 Baron Taylor Street

Inspirations

400 ft

Falcon Square

Mercat Cross

400 ft

1 Ness Bank

Ness Bank Church

1900 ft

102 - 106 High Street

Alness Heritage Centre

500 ft

Academy Street

Inverness East Church

500 ft

Stratton Lodge

600 ft

Church

Old High Church

1100 ft

Museum

Abertarff House

800 ft

Restaurants

Milk Bar

300 ft

8 Market Arcade

Annya's Cafe

400 ft

Academy Street

The Rendezvous Cafe

1000 ft

14A Church Street

Blend Tea & Coffee Merchants

700 ft

9 Drummond Street

Cafe Victoria

500 ft

Queensgate

Lettuce Eat

700 ft

6 Stephen's St

Hong Kong kitchen

500 ft

105 Academy Street

The Caledonian

1100 ft

9 High Street The Caledonion Bar

Top Kapi

800 ft

44 Baron Taylor Street

The Kings Highway

1000 ft

72-74 Church Street

Getting around

City Centre

Inverness4 min · 1000 ft

Airports

Inverness Airport (INV)21 min · 8.5 mi

Train

Inverness Train Station2 min · 400 ft

Inverness Railway Station2 min · 400 ft

Bus

Bus stop2 min · 400 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 10 am

Guest Parking

Paid Private parking is possible on site.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP9 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish

Year renovated:

2012

Number of rooms:

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Royal Highland Hotel from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 2328 verified reviews

7.5/10

Very good

73%

Recommend

Breakfast

6.9/10

Cleanliness

8.1/10

Comfort

8.2/10

Facilities

7.5/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.3/10

Location

9.3/10

Paid Wi-Fi

8.2/10

Staff

8.2/10

Value for money

7.8/10

based on 2683 reviews

3.5/5

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