Opposite Inverness Castle, Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive is located on the banks of the River Ness. Only a 5-minute walk from Inverness city center, this hotel offers a swimming pool, leisure club, spa and free WiFi, parking is also available. Each room with attached bathroom at this independently owned hotel has a flat-screen TV, radio and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms also feature a private bathroom with a power shower and hairdryer. The accommodations is located in either Victorian properties or garden cottage. Some rooms overlook the castle and river. Guests have free use of the Palace Leisure Club & Spa’s indoor pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Beauty treatments are available in Pretty Woman Spa, and there is a modern on-site gym. The Brasserie offers informal lunch and evening meals, while restaurant Eight on the River offers evening dining and a hot and cold breakfast buffet. In the refurbished River View Lounge, you can enjoy afternoon tea, sit back and relax with your favorite coffee as we We Proudly Serve Starbucks Coffee The Palace is just a 3-minute walk from riverside restaurants and bars and a 12-minute walk to the train station. The world famous Loch Ness is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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WorldHotels Distinctive
Hotel chain/brand
WorldHotels Distinctive

Property highlights

Located in the heart of Inverness, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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2 full beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Granit
Israel Israel
Clean. Excellent location. We got a room with a direct view to the castle. It was easy to find parking
Eilidh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Was in a great place, room was fantastic and so was the pool
Sarah
Australia Australia
Terrific location, very central, extremely clean and comfortable. Amazing gym and pool, lovely staff.
Teresa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean. Parking was limited but available. Bed was comfortable. Lovely location
Tara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was excellent and the staff were super friendly and considerate. Our room was spotless clean and we had fantastic views across the river and castle. It had a lovely atmosphere which is difficult to create nowadays
Jane
United States United States
Property was ideal for our stay in Inverness. We were taking a tour and were picked up just a few short blocks away from hotel. Staff were exceptional and responsive in all Departments- definitely look forward to another stay at this fabulous...
Fred
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was fantastic- room was lovely with a wonderful view of the castle- the room was spotless and excellently cleaned. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfasts were good.
Lisa
United States United States
Service was exceptional- we had travel delays and couldn’t check in until 2 am. Staff was so kind and helpful. Location is perfect.
Reesha
United States United States
This is a lovely place in the heart of Inverness. Really appreciated the concierge bringing our bags to our room. Staff was always very pleasant. Lovely sticky toffee pudding in the hotel restaurant. Enjoyed a River View room for a view of...
Eric
United States United States
Beautiful life building, wonderful large room overlooking the river. Location is fine - Innsbruck is small. Staff was good, the spa was a definite plus.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Eight on the River
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the property of your room location preference of either the Victorian property or garden cottage.

Pets are welcome for an additional GBP 15 per dog per night.

The hotel Swimming Pool, Gym & Spa are now open to hotel guests.