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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Eastgate Shopping Centre

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Lobby
Classic Double or Twin Room
Front of property
Lobby lounge
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Station Square, Academy Street, Inverness, Scotland, IV1 1LG
  • Place, Victorian Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eastgate Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Inverness Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Inverness (INV)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(76 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cozy Single Room

Cozy Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Cozy Double/Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Royal Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Inverness

Inverness City Centre stay.With a stay at this Inverness City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Victorian Market and Eastgate Shopping Centre. Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Victorian Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Platform 8 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moonshine Inverness - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

3-star hotel near Eastgate Shopping Centre
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include meeting rooms and limo/town car service.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly The Royal Highland Hotel.

This 3-star Inverness hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Highland Hotel offers 84 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Inverness hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.01 miles (GBP 9 per day)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited onsite 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 to 16.50 for adults, and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • Offsite 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 30.0 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, 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, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is The Royal Highland Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Highland Hotel is 8.5 mi (12-min drive) away from the Inverness (INV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $209, 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 Royal Highland Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Highland Hotel.

How close is The Royal Highland Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 8.4 mi (18-min drive) from Dores Beach and 14.4 mi (28-min drive) from Rosemarkie Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Highland Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Royal Highland Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 9.50 and 16.50 for adults, GBP 5 and 10 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Highland Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Highland Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Highland Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Highland Hotel to downtown Inverness?

The Royal Highland Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Inverness.

The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1014 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Clint Steele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and very close to city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, nice comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for train travel. A beautiful Old hotel with an amazing modern art collection. The contrast is awesome! The staff are very helpful and friendly. We didn't try the lounge or restaurant but it looked really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large room, comfortable bed, nice towels. Great value would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location - right next to train station and close to everything. Staff were amazing, room was a great. Couldn't be happier! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for rail travel and shopping,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very small room on top floor, attic basically. Clean had all the amenities required so for an overnight id recommend. Next to station and 5 mins from bars and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent hotel, could do with a refurb but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, right at the door of Inverness train station
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was very kind, dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Mairi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, quick checkout
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient to train station, river, shops, and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice room and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is right next to train station and has retained its old world charm
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was nice,staff very polite no issues,obviously hotel a bit dated but tremendous value for money all things considered
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dinner at the restaurant was good, beautiful stairway in the lobby, very convenient to the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

After reading mixed reviews about the hotel was unsure what to expect, The staircase and sitting area was stunning. Our room was on the first floor, spotlessly clean, electric heater which we could control. No complaints about the room. Great location, thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025