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The Ambassador Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers savor local flavors at the restaurant and enjoy drinks at the bar in this inviting retreat in the heart of Inverness City Centre

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Strathness House welcomes visitors to central Inverness with a restaurant serving local cuisine and a bar for evening drinks. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout this smoke-free property. Previous travelers consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance their stay.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$1,022
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Single Room

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Executive Single Room

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premier Double or Twin Room

Premier Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Suite

Traditional Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located on a river, The Ambassador Hotel is in Inverness City Centre, a neighbourhood in Inverness. Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery and Torvean Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Inverness Botanic Gardens and Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Inverness travel guide
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4 Ardross Terrace, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5NQ

What's nearby

  • Inverness Cathedral featuring heritage elements, heritage architecture and night scenes
    Inverness Cathedral
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Inverness Castle showing heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements
    Inverness Castle
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • HDTCMN The Eastgate shopping centre in Inverness in the Highland Reigon of Scotland. SCO 11,266.
    Eastgate Shopping Centre
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • EAX2E1 dh Victorian market INVERNESS INVERNESSSHIRE Interior of old shopping mall shops. Image shot 2014. Exact date unknown.
    Victorian Market
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Inverness Station
    12 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Johnny Foxes
    4 min walk
  • Xoko
    6 min walk
  • Number 27
    6 min walk
  • Grain & Grind
    3 min walk

About this property

The Ambassador Hotel

Guest house near Inverness Castle
The Ambassador Hotel provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 4 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Strathness House Inverness
Strathness House Guesthouse
Strathness House Guesthouse Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ambassador Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ambassador Hotel?

As of 12 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ambassador Hotel on 1 Apr 2026 start from NZ$1,022, 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.

How much is parking at The Ambassador Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

What time is check-in at The Ambassador Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ambassador Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ambassador Hotel located?

Located in Inverness City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Cathedral and Inverness Castle. Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 10 minutes. Inverness Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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