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The Royal Highland Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Lobby
Lobby lounge
Room amenity
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Front of property
In the heart of Inverness, The Royal Highland Hotel offers a blend of modern comforts and rich history. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Ash Restaurant, grab a coffee from the on-site cafe, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With car rentals available and helpful staff on hand to help plan your day.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is S$312
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Classic Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Cozy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Cozy Double/Twin Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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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, golfing and skiing. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Auctioneers - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

Eco-certified 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 luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and coffee/tea in reception
  • Wedding services, free newspapers and a vending machine
  • 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.

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 29 Aug, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Highland Hotel on 1 Sept, 2025 start from S$312.01, including 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 eco-certified 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. 413 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1010 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

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

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

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You're right in the middle of everything Inverness. Very walkable. Great pubs and history. Room was olds school and comfortable. Not a great view. But hey, not every view in a city hotel is going to be awesome. Easily walkable to everything we wanted to see. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Great stay for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

dolly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building is really old and room smelled bad. No parking. Had to roll our bags 2 blocks. Central location which was nice. Room was small and hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

viviane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast soso
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building! Staff was helpful and friendly, food in the restaurant and the service was great. Walking down the grand staircase is special!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ky

Troubling reservation experience through Expedia! Will not use them again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Lumy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed 1 nice but it was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wouldnt go bck there to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ziqian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Some rooms face directly into the train station. Facilities functional but don’t look too closely.
Stayed 1 night 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

cem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great value for quality
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were pleaant enough, but seemed very distracted
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Elevator didn’t work, broken titles in the bathroom. Limited continental breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Meryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our room exceeded out expectations with a kitchen and huge bedroom. The washing machine a great perk as we have been traveling by tandem. Restaurant expensive but the food and portions were good. Staff responsive and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This once grand railway hotel is in poor and tired condition. Very overpriced
Stayed 1 night in May 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