The Royal Highland Hotel

The Royal Highland Hotel Reviews

The Royal Highland Hotel

18 Station Square, Academy St, Inverness, IV1 1LG, United KingdomSee Hotel Details
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8.3/10
Very Good
56 review
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Location9.4
Amenities7.5
Service8.2
Cleanliness8.2
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DKenco
Classic Room
Stayed in May 2025
Couple
5 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 18, 2025
This hotel seems to get some bad reviews but I think many are unfair. From what we experienced it was a good hotel, great location and the person who checked us in was very good. Especially as the she had to handle an awkward customer ahead of us. Bed was very big and had a good mattress. Usual stuff you want in a hotel room and nice complimentary toiletries. Location of the hotel is ideal for exploring Inverness centre, less than a 10 min walk to the most famous bank machine in Inverness (IYKYK). There is limited parking but a reasonably priced multi story car park is only a few mins walk away. Staircase in reception area leading to the first floor is also very impressive.
Guest User
Classic Room
Stayed in May 2025
Solo traveler
1 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Jun 19, 2025
The Royal Highland is a former British Transport Hotel and, as such, is very well located right next to Inverness railway station. It also has much of the grandeur you expect from such historic premises. This hotel could be fabulous with some investment, but it is a little tired around the edges. However, it is clean and the service friendly and helpful. I would return!
Jane Goh LK
Cozy Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Traveling with friends
17 review
7.0/10
Posted on May 3, 2025
The building is very old and make a lot of sound when you walk. Lift spolit easily. Not my ideal hotel if there is better choice
Guest User
Cozy Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Couple
5 review
6.0/10
Posted on Apr 30, 2025
Very convenient location next to train staton However very very dated hotel Flushes don’t work
Guest User
Classic Room
Stayed in Jul 2025
Traveling with friends
1 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Aug 20, 2025
£130 pounds for a hotel without a toothbrush ! I got stuck in the elevator at night ..!But these problems need to be fixed .. It was all good
Linda OBoyle
Classic Room
Stayed in Jun 2025
Couple
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 1, 2025
Lovely room. Clean and comfortable. Great location. Great cooked breakfast. Parking restricted but local car parks nearby.
Simon Fok
Classic Room
Stayed in Jun 2025
Couple
9 review
7.5/10
Posted on Aug 4, 2025
Conveniently located; next to train station but we were not bothered by noise on the night we stayed. Hotel however is fairly old, and room is quite small and stuffy. No slippers provided.
Guest User
Cozy Room
Stayed in May 2025
Family
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 1, 2025
All was great until check out. The lady behind the desk, who identified herself as the supervisor was not a very nice person. Rather rude actually. Because of her, I will be recommending my fellow MacDonald Clan to never go there. And that is so sad as everyone and everything about the hotel was awesome!
Guest User
Classic Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Other
1 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on May 24, 2025
Historic and charming, this hotel was a great stay on our Scotland trip. If you are arriving or leaving Inverness by train, this hotel is right outside the station and so is very convenient.
BeattieJulie
Classic Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Business traveler
3 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on May 15, 2025
Location - right outside train station is fantastic Friendly and helpful stff Very comfortable bed Great to have a bath tub to soak in
Guest User
Cozy Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Couple
5 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Apr 29, 2025
Steps from the train station, this hotel was perfect in convenience. The lobby is gorgeous and the professional staff were personable and helpful.
Guest User
Cozy Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Couple
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 7, 2025
The room was basic but clean. Staff were friendly and efficient. location was perfect for the local amenities. Price was fair but the details concerning the included breakfast were misleading, as the breakfast was "continental" not "full Scottish" as I had assumed however, the selection on offer was varied . I would suggest that it should be stressed when booking online, that breakfast is "continental"
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Classic Room
Stayed in Mar 2025
Traveling with friends
3 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Apr 8, 2025
Pretty clean, very close to train station. But the room is slightly small
Lesley Ayrton-Holmes
Cozy Room
Stayed in Nov 2024
Traveling with friends
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 7, 2024
Great place. Was warm and comfortable in the city centre with great shops and bars. Will definitely stay again.
Sophiabyss
Cozy Room
Stayed in Jul 2025
Couple
4 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Aug 18, 2025
Fantasy location and great breakfast