Royal Highland

The Royal Highland Hotel is an old Victorian hotel right in the heart of Inverness. Conveniently located right next to the train station and within an easy walk to shops, pubs and restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable and tastefully decorated in Victorian decor. All the staff were friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We had 2 nights with free continental breakfast both mornings and a free dinner and cocktail for 1 night. The food was delicious with generous serving sizes. For old world charm and service, I highly recommend The Royal Highland for your stay in Inverness.

Definitely not understanding some of the good reviews for this place. Staff were fairly friendly but when given the key, we were not told how to get to the room (generally, you will pointed at least to the correct staircase) We were thankfully only staying for one night as a stopover. We were placed in room 120, which directly overlooks the train platform. I know the hotel is next to the station, but I was not expecting to be overlooking the trains, not really a problem for one night but worth mentioning. As the hotel is very old, the rooms have poorly maintained sash windows, which keep no noise out, all night the sleeper train engines were chugging, as well as insanely loud announcements in the morning. The room in general was incredibly run down, peeling wallpaper and every single piece of furniture was chipped falling apart. The rooms were like a sauna, stuffy and dark. The bed sheet was stained and the pillows had hair on them. (Including the spares in the cupboard) Next to the beds along the floor was very dusty and in general I felt quite uncomfortable with the lack of cleanliness. There was an aircon unit right up against the bed, the back absolutely caked in dust. The towel rail in the bathroom was scorching hot, making the bathroom unbearable to be in (no way to turn it down or off) Positives location is fantastic especially if you need a train. Shower was actually quite decent. Definitely would not recommend staying here.

Very friendly receptionis and the room was unique. It felt a bit like being in a museum and having your own room there which I found to be a pleasant experience. Loved the bathroom. The only thing that I did not like was the matress. It has seen better days and needs changing (not dirty just worn). There is a hair dryer.

I stayed here a couple of nights ago whilst working up here. The check in desk staff were lovely, very helpful. Parking not many spaces be warned! Location excellent can 't fault it Rooms my double room was basic but clean, not a bad size and was comfortable. The hotel overview the hotel is a nice old hotel, lots of character, quite lovely and seems well ran albeit a bit 'tired ' old I 'd definitely stay again.....but the prices are high for what you get in my opinion. But that 's not necessarily just this hotel but I think Inverness is overpriced anyway (I 'm lucky to stay all over Scotland for work and never known anywhere like Inverness for hotel prices).

Old school hotel that hasn 't been tarted up. It 's showing its age a bit but that 's it charm. Our room was clean and comfortable. Staff are good except maybe for one chap. Bizarrely you have to pay for breakfast at reception (can 't charge you room), get given a card that you hand to the person running the breakfast room and place order without being given or shown a menu. No menus. And NO poached eggs. The manager was firm on that we don 't do poached eggs! Ok, Basil. My restaurant meal was no good. There are heaps of places close by. I would stay there again.