Royal Highland Hotel
Inverness
📍 18 Academy Street, Inverness, IV1 1LG
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.1 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.0 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: Dave Conner from Inverness, Scotland (CC BY 2.0)
- Grand staircase said to have inspired the Titanic's staircase
- 86 traditionally decorated rooms with Victorian character
- Serving the Highlands for over 160 years
- Art Gallery lounge and two conference suites for meetings
- Dogs welcome, up to two per room
The Royal Highland Hotel sits right in the heart of Inverness, Scottish Highlands, just a minute from alighting the train and around 15 minutes from Inverness airport. With over 160 years serving the Highlands, it offers 86 traditionally furnished rooms, a grand staircase said to have inspired the Titanic's, and dining ranging from Scottish to international cuisine. Business guests are well catered for with free WiFi throughout, smart TVs, an Art Gallery lounge for informal meetings and two conference suites. The hotel welcomes dogs, allows thoughtful extras like flowers and champagne to be arranged in your room, and offers flexible early check-in or late check-out. Nearby you'll find the Scottish Kiltmaker Visitor Centre, Inverness Museum & Art Gallery and Abertarff House, all just a short stroll away, making it an easy base to explore Inverness and Loch Ness beyond.
How far to…
- Station
- 1 minute from alighting the train
- Inverness airport
- 15 minutes
Practical details
- Check-in
- Early check in available from 12pm
- Check-out
- Late check out available until 2pm
- Pets
- Maximum two dogs per room
Accommodation on site
- Cosy Single rooms
- Cosy Double/Twin rooms
- Classic Single rooms
- Classic Double or Twin rooms
- Royal rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 3 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ WiFi
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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