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The Royal Highland Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Eastgate Shopping Centre

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November 2025
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December 2025
Lobby
Classic Double or Twin Room
Room amenity
Lobby lounge
Front of property
In the heart of Inverness, The Royal Highland Hotel offers a blend of modern comforts and rich history. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Ash Restaurant, grab a coffee from the on-site cafe, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With car rentals available and helpful staff on hand to help plan your day.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
CA $77
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Classic Double or Twin Room
Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Single Room
Single Room

Single Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Cozy Single Room
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

Cozy Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Cozy Double/Twin Room
Room amenity

Cozy Double/Twin Room

Good

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LG

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 12 min drive
  • Inverness Station - 5 min walk
  • Conon Bridge Station - 16 min drive
  • Inverness Airport Train Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe De Paulo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platform 8 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

The Royal Highland Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Inverness Castle. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Ash Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and central location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 84 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite parking within 0.01 mi (GBP 9 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Ash Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Gallery Cafe - Onsite café.
ASH BAR - Onsite bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.50 to 16.50 for adults, and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 9 per day (0.01 mi away)

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Hotel Royal Highland
Royal Highland
Royal Highland Hotel
Royal Highland Hotel Inverness
Royal Highland Inverness
The Royal Highland Hotel Hotel
The Royal Highland Hotel Inverness
The Royal Highland Hotel Hotel Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Highland Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Highland Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal Highland Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ash Restaurant.

What's the area around The Royal Highland Hotel like?

The Royal Highland Hotel is in Inverness City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Inverness Station and 8 minutes' walk from Inverness Castle. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

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The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant served excellent food and provided a great dining experience. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

First Rate Accommodation next to Train Station

Highly interesting things to see and do in the lobby area (chess! books!), as well as the art and historical lithographs adorning the walls in hallways and in our room. Wonderful accommodations. And so close to the railway station and fun restaurants, including The McGregor Bar.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I was able to leave my bags when I arrived a little early which was nice. The lobby is beautiful and the room was comfortable.
Terah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was ok, but theyput us in a smaller room than what was available for our stay. Did offer to move us after we asked but would have been a day later so ot worth it to us to repack etc.
Howard, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close to train station, and easy walking to most restaurants and shops.
Richard, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and trip
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parking was a little bit of an issue but otherwise everything else was great
Melony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very helpful and supremely welcoming!
Marcelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It had lifts!
Karen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

brill
Antony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good value for money and well located.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super cute place right by train station. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Comfy bed with large bathroom.
Kristin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely centrally located property conveniently located next door to the train station. Suffered from a broken elevator for the duration of our stay, which was tremendously inconvenient.
Agatha, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel has great atmosphere and the location is very convenient
Barbara, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is ok for an overnight stay and due to its proximity to the train and bus stations is well placed. However the furniture in our room was in poor condition and the cooked breakfast was not good value. In general it all felt a bit sad. Possibly stay at Premier Inn or similar next time.
Janette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel and staff were fantastic. Would stay there again value for money
Kirsteen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely
Isabel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Needs some attention

Not good value for the price. If The King visited they would probably lose their “Royal” tag. Expensive and broken down. Cracked tiles in the bathroom floor. Towel heater in disrepair. Coffee bar not open in the morning.
Broken tiles
Towel heater broken
Bits falling apart
Glen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A ROYAL Location

We selected this property due to its location to the train station. Close to everything we wanted to see and do. The breakfast was wonderful. We had one dinner at the hotel and it was excellent. I would have rated the entire property excellent except the lift wasn’t working and we climbed a lot of stairs with luggage. Other than that - I’d stay again
Lori-Dawn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We always stay at the Royal Highland. It's a beautiful old hotel right in the middle of Inverness.
Derick, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Made a mistake on the date while booking. Locked in—asked hotel and Expedia for mercy….no mercy offered.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Grand old hotel with magnificent staircase. We enjoyed the breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails in lobby. It is right beside the train station and very convenient location to catch bus to airport
Brenda Lee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel but could do with updating and walls are thin between rooms
Keith, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Convenient location. Nice lobby/lounge. Very, very little parking. If you don't find a spot in front (8 maybe?) you are parking in a public lot off property. The safe one is not the closest one. The bed we had was really uncomfortable. The pillows were flat and very firm. The windows opened - but there was no screen. The elevator was a lesson in patience waiting for it... And then an exercise of faith that it would work.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Traditional hotel with traditional values.
Sandra, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean classic hotel. A bit pricey and breakfast is extra. Receptionist polite but didn't give a warm Scottish welcome. Large comfy beds ensure a great night's sleep. UHT milk (but no chiller in room so have to accept this) and only enough tea/coffee for 2 cups each per night. Limited beverage selection with only tea/coffee. No hot chocolate nor fruit teas. Fab location if you're travelling by train as right next door to station.
Mrs E, 1-night trip