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Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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In Inverness City Centre near the historic castle, Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa offers an eco-certified upscale experience. Guests rejuvenate with treatments at Sleeping Beauty Spa while appreciating practical amenities like free self parking and a computer station.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
The current price is AED 371
AED 445 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
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) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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 drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom amenities | Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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

Small Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

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 Station - 11 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 22 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

Upscale hotel near Inverness Castle
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive. Indulge in aromatherapy, a body scrub, and a body treatment at The Pretty Woman Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and secured bicycle storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 110 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • LED light bulbs, baby baths, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 10 per stay)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's games
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 323 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open select days

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (25 inches high)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 10 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is 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

Does Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive located?

Located in Inverness City Centre, this spa hotel is steps from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and Inverness Castle. Inverness Cathedral and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 5 minutes. Inverness Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always great place to stay. Clean tidy great staff and service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to shops and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast good,not outstanding. Parking was a bit of a faff. Otherwise everything was excellent. Lovely public areas, good food, we had a lunch for seven people and the food was very good. The hotel was lovely and warm and so close to the city . But the best thing was the staff who were all so helpful and friendly. Would book again .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful big room. Right across the river from the castle. Parking adjacent to hotel. Perfect place to stay. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
God and central in middle of city on the banks of the river ness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Amenities
The staff was ABSOLUTELY amazing! Room service was lovely, the location and view was spectacular! Just a reminder to those traveling they do not have A/C so be sure to bring a fan! Thank you to the hotel for a wonderful weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfortable hotel in ideal location in Inverness -- would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great location

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fine
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. Large rooms with good view of the river and city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kasper linsaa

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

Perfect location in Inverness

Great stay!! Perfect location, good breakfast and a great gym and spa. We stayed at the little house - had the whole house, worked great for a family of six.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
I had high hopes for this hotel, but it was a bit of a letdown. My first experience checking in was dealing with the lack of parking. Their very small lot was full and the front desk was not very helpful in finding an alternative. I chose this hotel because it had a parking lot. Instead, I ended up having to park 3 blocks away in a very tight, paid lot. Needless to say, the first experience was frustrating. Our room was adequate. The breakfast was okay. The location was convenient and quite walkable, which was nice. If I visit Inverness again, I’ll choose another accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean and amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A tiny room with a very narrow stair access. Fire escape!!!!!!! A shower you could hardly move in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location & good facilities & good rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location right on the river. Near old town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

angelina

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

Would Stay Again.

Great location. Near everything Inverness has to offer. The rooms were very clean and felt very sound proofed which we really enjoyed and appreciated. The breakfast wasn't worth the price but other than that we loved the hotel stay. We stayed for four nights.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked so much I would go back again Very pleasant staff, and location was good Perfect stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was terrible. It had buttons in it that stuck in your back and it was hard as a rock and the pillows were thin like paper. I even ordered up a third one and it didn’t help the alarm went off at 6 AM in the morning and it was a false alarm, there was jackhammering on the side of the wall for hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vickie

Average hotel. Staff needs training on guest experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was absolutely beautiful and beautiful decor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah c

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

Tunnocks teacakes at reception what more can I say

Tunnocks teacakes at reception what more can I say! Central and walkable. Cosy room, quiet
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025