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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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Lobby
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
Room amenity
Front of property
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is RM305
RM366 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Cozy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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 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
  • ‪Moonshine Inverness - ‬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 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 wedding services
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine and meeting rooms
  • 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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

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 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on 9 Nov 2025 start from RM 305.12, 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.

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The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1021 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

RODNEY

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I go to Inverness. It's convenient, in a grand style. However the staff is a bit haughty, borderingonrude, however.
Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was convenient because there’s a restaurant bar downstairs and a nice lounge area so when I got back from my tour, I didn’t have to walk anywhere to go eat and the continental breakfast in the morning was super convenient as well. check-in was easy. Staff was great offered helpful directions on how to find laundry and other items around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Closeness to station
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are from the early times. Small but so full of character. The breakfast and room was delicious for all senses. The lobby takes precedence. Had a great time. Close to the trains and a huge mall .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nichole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The two staff I encountered were not welcoming or friendly. Only good for location if you need to be near train or bus station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Convenience of near train, tour bus. Area parking was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is clean and tidy but a bit dated. I stayed for the marathon and room price was inflated due to event weekend but that is the same for all local hotels. It is convenient for walking about and train/bus
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

6/10 Okay

John

The
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Ian

Nothing really. Faded Grandure would be my overall opinion
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms could have a bit of updating but otherwise very nice and central location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharmane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located just a short walk from the railway station, ideal for travelers exploring Scotland by train. Most bus tours for scenic excursions and city exploration are only 2 to 7 minutes away, allowing guests to easily start their adventures and make the most of their time in Scotland.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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