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Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

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

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Indoor pool
Food and drink
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Front of property
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

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
The current price is ฿7,630
฿9,156 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials

Spa

The Pretty Woman Spa has 2 treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers massages and treatments such as aromatherapy. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a sauna.

Body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials

Room options

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Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Comfort Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Comfort Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Comfort Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room;Small Room) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Small Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Executive River Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Executive River Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
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About the area

Located on the riverwalk, Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive is in Inverness City Centre, a neighbourhood in Inverness with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve, while Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Inverness Botanic Gardens and Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park are also worth visiting.
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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

  • ‪Xoko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Johnny Foxes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Gellions - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grain & Grind - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Castle Tavern - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive

Upscale eco-certified 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 a manicure/pedicure, a facial and a body wrap 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 computer station and luggage 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.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish

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
  • Day bed

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 at the property

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 24 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive on 31 Aug 2025 start from ฿7,630.4, excluding 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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Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotel Distinctive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 973 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 307 out of 973 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 973 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 973 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 973 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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Vickie

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

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

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is on the river Ness, across from Inverness Castle and nearby multiple bars, restaurants, cafes, and a Tesco grocery store. Guest parking is available at no extra charge to guests. Staff are polite, and considerate of guests' needs. We made use of the pool and hot tub during our stay. They have an excellent hotel gym, spa, sauna, and steam room to boot. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location along the river. This hotel has luxe quality at an affordable price. Only complaint is that when there are several bus tours, the breakfast room is crowded & staff a bit overwhelmed. But don’t let that deter a stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riccardo

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

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Many of the hotel rooms are in the basement. Rooms are very small and walls paper thin. Could hear the people and TV on the other side. Very expensive stay. You are better to stay in Old Edinburgh for restaurants and shopping for the price of this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was great. The parking was full but the hotel had another free option.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
An old fashioned hotel resting on its laurels, we had nicely furnished comfortable room with great views of the castle but at “London” prices. As to the Scots habit of being penny wise and pound foolish - why no antislip rubber mat if you have to shower in the bath? One arrived eventually but at what risk of 83 year old slipping and breaking something? OK it was Sunday so you can’t expect everything but dinner was definitely for the coach trip passengers who arrived soon after us and breakfast reflected that. You learn by your mistakes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
The second building Rooms were small and it was hot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Great location. It has very limited parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay on my way to Orkney
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel and spa/pool
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Excellent hotel in the centre of Inverness

Excellent hotel, helpful, friendly staff. We had lunch in the brasserie which was delicious. Highly recommended. The spa was lovely and very clean. We had a cozy double room which was exactly as expected. Right in the heart of Inverness. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olubunmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, excellent quality facilities. Fantastic food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really wonderful hotel and the staff are so attentive, kind and friendly. They make you welcome right from the time you arrive. Rooms were exceptionally clean. We had a wonderful stay and will certainly be returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Lovely hotel opposite the Ness and Castle

Really love check in lady, Ale, plus I loved the steam room / sauna. All you need on a cold day in Scotland! Clean rooms, everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

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