The Royal Highland Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Eastgate Shopping Centre

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April 2026
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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.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$98 nightly
$118 total
Apr 30 - May 1
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room

Good
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Exceptional
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Cozy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

Cozy Single Room

Very good
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Cozy Double/Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Room amenity

Cozy Double/Twin Room

Good
  • 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Inverness Castle - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 12 min drive
  • Inverness Station - 5 min walk
  • Conon Bridge Station - 16 min drive
  • Inverness Airport Train Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De Paulo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platform 8 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Scotch & Rye - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Highland Hotel

The Royal Highland Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Eastgate Shopping Centre and Victorian Market. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Ash Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, Inverness Castle and Inverness Cathedral are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and central location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 84 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite parking within 0.01 mi (GBP 9 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Ash Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Gallery Cafe - Onsite café.
ASH BAR - Onsite bar.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.50 to 16.50 for adults, and GBP 5 to 10 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 9 per day (0.01 mi away)

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay

National rating

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

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

Does The Royal Highland Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Highland Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge 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.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Highland Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal Highland Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Highland Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Ash Restaurant.

What's the area around The Royal Highland Hotel like?

The Royal Highland Hotel is in Inverness City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Inverness Station and 8 minutes' walk from Inverness Castle. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for shopping.

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The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant served excellent food and provided a great dining experience. (7 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomService staffLocationRestaurantTrain stationBreakfastBedParkingFoodBathroom
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely continental breakfast served by very attentive staff. My stay was perfect.
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Was very good
Heidi, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and great shower
Shaun, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Large room, comfortable bed, nice towels. Great value would stay again
Carol, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Alan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location for rail travel and shopping,
Isobel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such wonderful staff and an amazing atmosphere.made us feel completely welcome will definitely be back one day
Payton, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Decent hotel, could do with a refurb but clean and comfortable
Naomi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

All excellent
Graham, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place!
Loren, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, right at the door of Inverness train station
MARIA, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We were told that breakfast started at 7.30. Our train was at 7.50 so would not get breakfast. This is very poor show for a STATION hotel. Fortunately the night porter came on duty and said he would make up a take away continental package. So much more helpful that the receptionist man. We had a lovely continental breakfast on the train. But surely a station hotel should be serving breakfast from at least 7.00?
Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was very kind, dinner was excellent.
Cameron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is friendly and the rooms are clean and well maintained. The only complaint, the pillows could be a bit softer.
Tom, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean room, quick checkout
Mairi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean nice room and amenities
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice,staff very polite no issues,obviously hotel a bit dated but tremendous value for money all things considered
ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Emily, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, train station is steps away
Lindsey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very nice and the room was comfortable.
Stephen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient to train station, river, shops, and dining.
Deborah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is right next to train station and has retained its old world charm
Lori, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Linda, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

A wild mix of things that were good and functioning and things that were quite bad. Thick, soft and very uneven carpet, the floor in our room was leaning. Air inside was not good, wouldn't recommend for allergic people. Bathroom was reallh nice though, and hearting worked well. Charming interior.Convenient location and staff were helpful enough.
Hannes, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dinner at the restaurant was good, beautiful stairway in the lobby, very convenient to the train station.
Nancy, 1-night trip