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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
The Royal Highland Hotel welcomes travelers with warm hospitality, guiding guests to memorable experiences in historic Inverness.

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Located in central Inverness, The Royal Highland Hotel blends modern amenities with historic charm. Dine at Ash Restaurant, enjoy the café, and use in-room WiFi to plan adventures. Helpful staff assist with itineraries, and car rentals offer freedom to explore.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is 2.072.524 ₫
2.487.029 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Cozy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Cozy Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Near a train station, The Royal Highland Hotel is in Inverness City Centre, a walkable area in Inverness with great shopping. Victorian Market and Inverness Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moray Firth. Eastgate Shopping Centre and Inverness Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including sailing, skiing and golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Inverness travel guide
Map
Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LG

What's nearby

  • EAX2E1 dh Victorian market INVERNESS INVERNESSSHIRE Interior of old shopping mall shops. Image shot 2014. Exact date unknown.
    Victorian Market
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • HDTCMN The Eastgate shopping centre in Inverness in the Highland Reigon of Scotland. SCO 11,266.
    Eastgate Shopping Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Castle featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a castle
    Inverness Castle
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverness Cathedral showing heritage architecture, night scenes and heritage elements
    Inverness Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station
    5 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    2 min walk
  • Cafe De Paulo
    1 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    2 min walk
  • Platform 8
    1 min walk
  • Scotch & Rye
    2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

Hotel near Eastgate Shopping Centre
Located close to Victorian Market and Inverness Castle, The Royal Highland Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site. The on-site restaurant, Ash Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine and a front desk safe
  • A lift, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, limited housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 9 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 9.50 to 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ASH BAR
  • Ash Restaurant
  • Gallery Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 to 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • Off site parking fee: GBP 9 per day (0.01 mi away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

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
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is The Royal Highland Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Highland Hotel?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on 15 Mar 2026 start from 2.072.524 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Royal Highland Hotel located?

Located in Inverness City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market. Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Inverness Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large room, comfortable bed, nice towels. Great value would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for rail travel and shopping,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Payton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such wonderful staff and an amazing atmosphere.made us feel completely welcome will definitely be back one day
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and the rooms are clean and well maintained. The only complaint, the pillows could be a bit softer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, quick checkout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel style. Charm of days gone by. Loved the main staircase to the rooms. My room was small but well set out. Single room still had separate bathroom toilet. Nicely furnished. The reception area and lounge was very welcoming. Close to train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the cutest hotel with so much character. The parking was rough as they only have a few spots but the car park was close by. The room and hotel were always clean and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, train station is steps away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and the room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient to train station, river, shops, and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby was impressive, staff friendly and hotel restaurant had excellent selections for vegan or vegetarian meals. Public parking was nearby. And the hotel is pet-friendly. We would come back again.
Lobby
Main entrance
Bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

SALLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk was attentive and got us into a queen room. Convenient location near food and shopping. Loved all the books
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great & the hotel is right beside the train/bus station. In addition, it is a jewel box from the 1800s. It's old, but charming as all get out. The price is good too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The. Staff were friendly. It was unfortunate that the lift was unavailable but staff carried up my bag.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is outstanding as I traveled by train. Its central location makes walking around very convenient. Dozens of nearby dining options as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cathlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was pleasant and comfortable and we had a nice view of the Square and unicorn statue from our room. Our room did not include meals so I cannot comment on the quality of the food, we ate at a lovely cafe around the corner. The area is very walkable and convenient. Would stay here again. We did have to park down the road away at a paid car park as there was very little parking on site.
The lobby and grand staircase
The Victorian market is just across the street. Has shopping and cafés
The view from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

RODNEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Historic building, maintaining a lot of the historic features
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect location when staying in Inverness. Everything is so walkable from shopping and dinning to the coach and train station. The staff were helpful and would recomend this hotel everytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place and the proximity to the train station couldn’t be better unless it was actually in the station! I would stay again but the hotel could use updating. One of the rooms had some heating issues but was later relocated to a different room and the issue was resolved. However, the breakfast could use some work, the eggs were not very good and the baked goods a little dry.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property has seen better days, but is very conveniently located near the train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is conveniently located next to the train station. It has an elegant feel to the lobby and dining areas, the rooms on the top floor had an old hotel feel which added to the charm. The grand staircase is classic. It is located within walking distance to dining, shopping, River Ness and bus station. The staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025