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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Eastgate Shopping Centre

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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
The current price is ₩102,357
₩122,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)

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

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

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Cozy Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

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 neighborhood

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

Hotel near Victorian Market
Located close to Eastgate Shopping Centre and Inverness Castle, The Royal Highland Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals 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 a vending machine
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 84 rooms have comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub 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 Program, 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 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

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 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 neighboring 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 Nov 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on Nov 30, 2025 start from ₩102,357, 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?

Check-out 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 from Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market. Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Inverness Station is 5 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 317 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Softer beds and pillows would be appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok restaurant small
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Great base for shopping. Unfortunaely i wasnt to well so never got to try the restaurant but menu looke lovely.. was quiet at night and very comfy bed. Bedside lights werent working but thats just minor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing building with history and grandeur, if a little tired and needing investment. However, it was extremely convenient for the Inverness train and bus stations. The staff were friendly, accommodating and welcoming and really helped to make my stay! The room was clean, spacious and well-appointed, and the bed was comfortable. A good place to stay if visiting Inverness!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

We needed a lift and this hotel has one but when you exit the lift on the 3rd floor there are about 10 steps to climb up. Not much good for us seniors!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of great things to note: the front desk staff person Kiri was highly efficient, knowledgeable, and friendly; the grand staircase was lovely; the onsite restaurant was excellent; continental breakfast was good, they had a lift; our room was bright and spacious; just aboit everything youd want to see/do is walkable from this location. Drawback: only onsite parking for 9 cars, but a reasonably priced carpark was only 2 blocks away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Center if everything needed . Bus and stores
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A grand old lady, I loved that it wasn’t perfect and had character, housekeeping could have been a bit better, our bed got made but no replacement tea/coffee and there were no batteries for the tv remote. Staff were pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tried to get a good sleep before river ness 10k. Didn't happen. Will never book this hotel again. Could hear neighbouring room yapping until 4 in the morning and drunks outside
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking can be tough if you don’t get lucky with the few spots in front. Overall property is a little run down, bathroom needs some work. Otherwise, a fine property for the value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station, and easy walking to most restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a little bit of an issue but otherwise everything else was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and supremely welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had lifts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

brill
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Agatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute place right by train station. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Comfy bed with large bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has great atmosphere and the location is very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsteen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and staff were fantastic. Would stay there again value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024