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The Ambassador Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star guest house near Inverness Castle

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A large, historic building with multiple windows and a prominent tower, situated by a river.
A spacious lobby with a large window, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.
A wooden table with a bottle, glasses, and a fruit platter in a room with patterned wallpaper and wooden beams.
A bar with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a chandelier, and a door with a sign.
A room with a large window, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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4 Ardross Terrace, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5NQ
  • Place, Inverness Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Single Room

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a television.

Superior Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a television.

Deluxe Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed with a white comforter, a wooden dresser, a nightstand with a lamp, and a sign on the wall.

Standard Single Room

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Single Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a dresser.

Executive Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of trees.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a view of a body of water through the window.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premier Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a wooden herringbone floor, a large bed with a wooden headboard, two armchairs, a small round table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Premier Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area, and a TV on the wall.

Presidential Suite

  • River view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a small table with fruit, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

Executive Suite

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Suite

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a lake.

Traditional Suite

  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite

A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden ceiling fan, and a chandelier.

Premier Suite

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a dining area, a seating area, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Suite

  • River view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a dining table with chairs, a small round table with a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Superior Suite

  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Inverness

Inverness City Centre stay.A stay at this Inverness City Centre guesthouse places you steps from Inverness Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of Eden Court Theatre. Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre and Baron's Haugh are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Inverness Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Inverness Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Victorian Market - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station - 12 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Gellions - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Ambassador Hotel

4-star guest house near Inverness Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Inverness guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Ambassador Hotel offers 12 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers.

This Inverness guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 4 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 4 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Strathness House Inverness
Strathness House Guesthouse
Strathness House Guesthouse Inverness

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ambassador Hotel to the airport?

The Ambassador Hotel is 10.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ambassador Hotel?

As of Oct 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ambassador Hotel on Nov 4, 2026 start from CA $335, 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.

Does The Ambassador Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ambassador Hotel.

How close is The Ambassador Hotel to the beach?

This guesthouse is 8.1 mi (16-min drive) from Dores Beach and 14.8 mi (29-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ambassador Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Ambassador Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ambassador Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Ambassador Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ambassador Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse. Self parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

Does The Ambassador Hotel have a pool?

The Ambassador Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Ambassador Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Ambassador Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Ambassador Hotel to downtown Inverness?

The Ambassador Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Inverness.

The Ambassador Hotel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at this hotel and were well looked after.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ambassador Hotel is beautiful and the staff was extremely friendly and professional! The hotel is in a lovely locations, the rooms are all unique and have lovely views, comfortable beds, and luxury bedding. The restaurant is top notch!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fully a delight for a hotel, clean welcoming and every detail attended to. Even a weather forecast. Outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disfrutamos el hotel, la cama excelente y la atención
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2026