18 Station Square, Academy St, Inverness, IV1 1LG, United KingdomView hotel details
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8.8/10
Very good
71 review
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Location9.6
Amenities8.2
Service8.8
Cleanliness8.7
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Guest User
Cozy Single Room
Stayed in Nov 2025
Solo traveller
18 review
7.7/10
Good
Posted on Dec 19, 2025
The facilities are average, it's an older hotel. They're very big on art, with lots of original paintings and even an ongoing art exhibition.
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6/14
Guest User
Cozy Room
Stayed in Nov 2025
Solo traveller
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 24, 2025
Excellent location close to all amenities and thats before I got in the door.
Front of house, reception staff were very friendly and most helpful.
My room was on the ground floor which was ideal for me, and it was spotlessly clean and warm.
SUDARAT Jammy YODKHAM
Cozy Room
Stayed in Nov 2025
Travelling with friends
4 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 3, 2026
Good and near train station, easy to walk in everywhere also it’s on the city center
Guest User
Classic Room
Stayed in Sep 2025
Travelling with friends
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 19, 2025
Cracking location being right next to the railway station. Proper old fashioned station hotel. Bang central in the city centre
Guest User
Cozy Room
Stayed in Jan 2026
Couple
8 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
Overall a positive experience here at the Highland hotel. The foyer feels very luxury and the building definitely feels it has some age too it. This does come with the downside of a smell of oldness but its not a bad smell and not noticeable for long. Rooms are clean as was the bathroom, had all the essentials you need, plenty of plugs and the room itself was large and roomy. Others have complained about it being cold but we found the heating to be fine and the beds were comfortable. Staff were friendly and for only £56 it was a great value stay. Recommend 👍
Guest User
Cozy Single Room
Stayed in Dec 2025
Solo traveller
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
Very comfortable, lovely furnished clean room. Beautiful building with its huge grand stair cases (also has lift). Throughly enjoyed my stay. Top marks.
Guest User
Classic Room
Stayed in Dec 2025
Couple
1 review
7.0/10
Posted on Jan 11, 2026
Great price and location but hotel is very dated and there was mould in the bathroom ceiling and desk was falling apart
DKenco
Classic Room
Stayed in May 2025
Couple
6 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 traveller
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!
Guest User
Classic Single Room
Stayed in Oct 2025
Solo traveller
1 review
8.0/10
Very good
Posted on Nov 29, 2025
It was a pity the lift was not working. So I had to take the stairs to the second floor with my heavy suitcase. I am 77 and I should have been offered help. I only got help after I specifically asked for it
Jane Grigor
Classic Room
Stayed in Oct 2025
Couple
14 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Nov 9, 2025
Stayed overnight after attending a football match. Hotel staff were all very friendly and helpful. Room was quite small and a bit dated but clean and perfect for 1 night. Didn’t book breakfast but receptionist kindly arranged for us to have coffee from the breakfast room. Very convenient location right at the railway station.
Jane Goh LK
Cozy Room
Stayed in Apr 2025
Travelling with friends
19 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
Classic Single Room
Stayed in Sep 2025
Solo traveller
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 23, 2025
Older Hotel with all the charm. Loved the tea in the room and the heated towel rack. Comfortable for a night or a central base while exploring Inverness.
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 Nov 2025
Couple
2 review
7.5/10
Posted on Jan 1, 2026
The location is perfect. The room is relatively small but calm.