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Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with spa, near Inverness Castle

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Located in Inverness City Centre, near the historic Inverness Castle, Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa offers an upscale eco-certified retreat. Indulge in rejuvenating treatments at Sleeping Beauty Spa and enjoy convenient amenities like free self parking and a computer station.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov

Why we love this property

Dive into bliss
An indoor pool provides a refreshing oasis for swimming and relaxation at this hotel. Perfect for a splash session any time of year.
Riverside spa sanctuary
A full-service spa near the river offers aromatherapy, treatments, and facials. Sauna, steam room, and fitness centre complete this haven.
Riverside Victorian charm
Admire classic Victorian architecture right in the city centre. This hotel offers tranquil river views paired with the convenience of a central location.

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

Executive River Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Executive River Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

1 Double Bed, Standard Room, Free High Speed Internet, Comfort, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom amenities

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Small Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
8 Ness Walk, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5NG

What's nearby

  • Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Victorian Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Inverness (INV) - 22 min drive
  • Inverness Station - 11 min walk
  • Beauly Station - 16 min drive
  • Conon Bridge Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Number 27 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Xoko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tavern - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Inverness Castle. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 110 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • This property also serves Jain vegetarian food. Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site valet parking (GBP 10 per stay)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–10 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Baby bath

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (323 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 89
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 64
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

The Pretty Woman Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

The spa is open selected days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Brasserie – This bar specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs GBP 10 per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel
Best Western Palace Hotel
Best Western Inverness Palace
Best Western Palace
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel And Spa
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel Inverness
Inverness Best Western
BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa Scotland
Best Inverness & Spa Inverness
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa Hotel
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa Inverness
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa Hotel Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive and nearby?

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive like?

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive is located by the river in Inverness City Centre, a short 9-minute walk from Inverness Castle and 3 minutes' walk from Inverness Cathedral. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The spa facilities were excellent, clean, and very well-regarded by guests. (18 reviews)
  • The pool area was a highlight, with many guests praising its quality, cleanliness, and relaxing atmosphere. (12 reviews)
  • The property's restaurant and nearby dining options were excellent, with many within a 5-minute walk. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and modernised hotel great location friendly staff
Jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with a castle view

Absolutely lovely hotel in a great location. Would definitely stay here again.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really comfortable hotel in ideal location in Inverness -- would definitely stay here again!
William, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Three star only.
Derek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location. Large rooms with good view of the river and city.
Michelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tunnocks teacakes at reception what more can I say

Tunnocks teacakes at reception what more can I say! Central and walkable. Cosy room, quiet
Deborah c, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice hotel with great location. Extremely strict about 3pm check in, consequently a few people hanging around check-in desk for a couple of hours waiting for room ( I fin Parking not great and often entrance blocked in with deliveries etc. The weather was beautiful the room was very hot even with 2 fans in room.
Allison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great facilities would recommend
Francis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was very, very nice. Our room overlooked the river, and was bright and sunny. Front desk staff was very accommodating and met all our needs. My only suggestion is that since there are so many elderly people touring there, that you install safety grab bars in the shower at waist height. Otherwise our stay was fantastic!
Veronica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it, amazing location!
Fernanda, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Hotel.
Alfonso, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel

Nice spacious clean rooms and staff were lovely. Spa and pool were excellant. We stay here everytime we go to Inverness and never disappointed.
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean hotel, staff all very friendly and excellent leisure facilities
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and walkable to Ness islands, castle and lots of restaurants and main shopping street.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, staff and cleanliness were great

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Very nice room.
Jim, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a lovely room albeit with scaffolding outside our window Leisure facilities were very nice and helpful staff
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel

Lovely staff who were very helpful
Tim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice area, great views of the river
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Please stay. The gym/spa area was a nice extra. And rooms were clean and a good size. The only comment would be the pad rather than mattress on the beds. Very strange. Otherwise a nice place.
Raffaele, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room is alright for the price

The room was adequate, the bathroom wasn’t the cleanest, the hooks to keep the shower curtain up were mouldy. There were marks all down the walls that looked like water running down them.
Claire, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and very friendly staff. Lovely few relaxing days away. Lovely swimming pool. Recommend this hotel. Easy access to shops etc. parking on site.
Sharon, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The property is extremely dated and in need of an update. I should have known with best Western. It was also disappointing to only have instant coffee in the room.
Vera, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were very welcoming and helpful. The room large and well furnished. However, the shower room was far too small, and inconvenient to use. I am not abnormally large yet I had a problem getting into and out of the shower cubicle and sitting n the toilet was a squeeze, the basin small, and the toilet roll was on a stand in front of the mask basin! It was great to have a charging points for the electric car, but it was far too complex to operate. Such a shame in such a good hotel and great location.
John Albert, 2-night trip