The National Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dingwall with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Cafe
Reception
Superior Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property - evening/night
Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located in the heart of the city, The National Hotel provides a comfortable retreat with practical amenities. Guests enjoy daily breakfast, WiFi connectivity, and relaxation options at the bar or coffee shop. The attentive staff offers concierge services to enhance the stay.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 199
AED 239 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

Family Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Studio

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
High St, Dingwall, Scotland, IV15 9HA

What's nearby

  • Dingwall Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Strathpeffer Pavilion - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Inverness Castle - 22 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 22 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Eden Court Theatre - 22 min drive - 27.9 km

Getting around

  • Dingwall Station - 2 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Storehouse Of Foulis - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ord Arms Hotel Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Glen Ord Distillery, Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Batty’s Baps - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The National Hotel

Property highlights
At The National Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a business center. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The National Hotel boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number SC721829

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The National Hotel Hotel
The National Hotel Dingwall
The National Hotel Hotel Dingwall

Frequently asked questions

Is The National Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The National Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The National Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 6:30 AM for a fee of GBP 15.

What time is check-out at The National Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The National Hotel located?

Situated in Dingwall, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dingwall Museum and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Blackmuir Wood. Eagle Stone and Castle Leod are also within 6 mi (10 km). Dingwall Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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The National Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 184 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room lovely and staff very efficient and friendly would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness and the quick check in. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Only downside was the lack of hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pub downstairs was great. Friendly staff but delays in check in and breakfast due to limited staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in smooth and informative , very pleasant. Breakfast nice and sufficient. Staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in for two nights, we were told on arrival that it was chefs night off but would be open the following night but it wasn’t. A complete stranger opened our room door to come in on the second evening. He had been told this was his room, but obviously it wasn’t. The room had the bed against one wall which was inconvenient. It is in a great spot, easily accessible to the town and railway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
All was superb EXCEPT for the vacuuming which left a lot to be desired. However the staff everywhere were supremely helpful and friendly. Thanks to our stay at The National Hotel, we were able to contact a taxi that took us to a very small area east of Dingwall to honour our ancestors, so we are still pleased and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower had two temperatures - Ice cold or slightly less cold. The cold tap ran hot water and the hot tap ran room temperature. The decor is very dated, worn furniture. As a positive - parking is free and staff are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Winifred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
First night heard music downstairs from our room blast what sounded like the same song with loud beat till 1:00 am. Half owner said there wasn't anything she could do about it. Hotel restaurant food was good and handy to have nearby. Rooms small, but sufficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness
The overnight stay was fine, the room and condition of the areas I felt were in need of some refurbishment. The room carpet for instance was showing signs of the netting. The shower however was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
The area around the outside of the hotel and where you parked your car was a bit dirty. The property itself was OK but when we arrived it looked closed up and not very inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The desk clerk was very friendly and helpful. She gave us directions to a great restaurant. My personal favorite was the extra large shower with endless hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel, outside Inverness in the village of Dingwall. Good restaurant. Nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room and bathroom. There appeared to be a lack of staff for the number of people staying. This was very evident at breakfast on the Sunday. The bar closing at 9pm was also very dissapointing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay but breakfast wasn't worth 18 pound ahead
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Lenard

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If looks was the key factor for the room it deserves a 4 but when the 2 main light did not work, TV shuts down after 5 minutes, could not take a shower because only scalding hot water came out, took 2 people to open window a couple inches with blocks of wood I can only give the room a 2 out of 5. Breakfast same rating as room as most of the food that should be hot food was cold.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

VERY Basic

Less than impressed with this venue. Extremely dated - probably quite pleasant in its heyday. Very few staff (only saw 2 during our overnight stay, although they were pleasant and polite enough) - seems they have to look after the hotel and adjoining bar/cafe. Room very cramped, only way to ventilate was by placing a piece of wood under the window - which was not easy to lift. No fan available when we asked. No refrigerator in room, no hairdryer. One of the sheets was dirty (looked like bird faeces). Would not use the rear car park, as did not feel car would be secure there. Photo very misleading. Could only rate this accommodation as VERY basic, although it provided a roof over our heads for the night. However, would definitely not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness
Paid £71 for double room only for 2 adults. Main door locked with note saying ring this no. for attention. Immediately answered and told to enter through bar on right hand side. Poor guy on bar doing everything -serving/checking in etc etc. Hotel is a little dated and needs modernisation. Room was small (double bed against wall) . Ensuite was good -shower/sink/loo etc. Everything was clean but a little shabby. Room above arrived home late (midnight) and proceeded to get his steps in walking up and down the floor. Fridge unit outside was noisy as it turned on/off throughout the night. But for £71 I guess it was fair. Probably wouldn't stay here again but would spend a little more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

National Hotel were fab. Hotels.com were crap

Hotels.com were supposed to have moved out stay from the Friday to the Saturday. Despite speaking to “Jefferson” to arrange this, when we arrived on Saturday, the hotel had had no communication from hotels.com! Luckily we saw Kate on reception, she booked us in to a spare twin room as our double was not available. She was brilliant. Hotels.com were not……. I would stay here again but would definitely not book through hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Taking advantage

The room was so heavily cleaned with a strong cleaner I had headaches all night, it smelt horrible, even having the windows open for hours did not help. The fridge was closed but turned off, so it smelt when I went to use it. The place is very very tired and not worth the amount asked per night. Another highlands hotel taking advantage of the season and offering very little in return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On this visit got a family room which had a king and single bed. This made moving around difficult due to limited passage between beds. There was no milk in the brew making kit. The shower gel was empty. The curtains did not fully cover the windows meaning the late sunlight shone through. Again a miss max of room furniture. The bathroom is modern and reasonably well fitted out though the floor was titled. Only stay here because Inverness properties have increased their prices to excessive levels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good but dated room. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

philip

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was locked up while 4pm hotel is passed its sell by date by years ! And Breakfast was like chimpanzee s party ?wasachim
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The contact number on the website leaves you unanswered, so there is no way to contact them before your booking Arrives at hotel before check in and there is no members of staff apart from 2 cleaners. There is 2 numbers on the front desk for call if there is no staff, however again, there was no answer. Eventually the manager arrived rubbing his eyes Poor service from what I can only assume to be the manager. Sighed at every question asked and made us feel like an inconvenience because we arrived early. There is a storm outside and we asked if we could sit inside to wait for check in, and again, the manager sighed and said we could sit at the chairs at the front door. We actually left instead because of the way he made us feel, and sat outside in the car during a storm. We arrived again at 3:50 to check in as this "manager" said check in was between 3pm and 4. No answer at the front desk again. We catch a cleaner and ask them for this man to check us in. He refused to come down stairs and told the cleaner we would need to wait another 10 minutes. The next morning, once again, no staff for breakfast. The breakfast was extremely poor poor quality. The options are ridiculously limited as is clearly served as a first come basis. If you are entering any later than 8am then everything is gone. We had a dog and wanted to clarify if we could sit inside so we called the number at the desk. This same manager answered and told us he would be right down. No one showed and left.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Archie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is pretty run-down. The room was clean, the TV worked but the beds were very narrow and uncomfortable. The toilet was clean, and there were towels, but again it was very small (shower, no bath).The breakfast in the morning was adequate, but with a bus load of Chinese tourists, the single person at breakfast was overrun. I would not recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Soiled sheets on bed, curtains hanging off, no bulbs in light
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025