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Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

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

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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 NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 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

  • 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 Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Victorian Market - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eastgate Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Xoko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬2 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 on-site spa. In addition to a fireplace in reception 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 bike storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 110 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • LED light bulbs, baby baths and electric kettles

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (89 centimetre 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 (64 centimetre 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and from 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 to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$216.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

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

Located in Inverness City Centre, this spa hotel is steps away 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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Reviews

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 995 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 995 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 995 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 995 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 995 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great facilities would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, amazing location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location from main highway, quiet, walk to restaurants/pub. Nice buffet breakfast and hotel bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean hotel, staff all very friendly and excellent leisure facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility, hotel staff great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walkable to Ness islands, castle and lots of restaurants and main shopping street.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely room albeit with scaffolding outside our window Leisure facilities were very nice and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, staff and cleanliness were great

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Nice hotel

Lovely staff who were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raffaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice area, great views of the river
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025