Inverness Castle is located near Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive, which provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage, a body scrub, or a body wrap at The Pretty Woman Spa, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Located on the riverwalk, Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive is in Inverness City Centre, a neighborhood in Inverness with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Loch Ness and Baron's Haugh, while Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Inverness Botanic Gardens and Inverness Leisure are also worth visiting. Visit our Inverness travel guide
IV3 5NG, Scotland, Inverness, 8 Ness Walk
What's nearby
Inverness Castle
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Inverness Cathedral
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Eastgate Shopping Centre
4 min walk - 0.4 km
Eden Court Theatre
6 min walk - 0.5 km
Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Inverness Station
11 min walk
Inverness (INV)
25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
4 min walk
The Castle Tavern
7 min walk
The Gellions
3 min walk
Birch Cafe
4 min walk
Johnny Foxes
2 min walk
About this property
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels 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, WorldHotels Distinctive. Indulge in a massage, a body scrub, and a body wrap 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, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
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 tubs or showers and free toiletries
Baby baths, electric kettles, and heating
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Does Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive?
As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive on Dec 13, 2026 start from ¥16,691, 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, WorldHotels 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, WorldHotels 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, WorldHotels Distinctive?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels 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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Reviews
Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Very nice hotel, the parking is a little tight with only 22 spaces, breakfast can be improved it was cold and the porridge wasn't the best, staff were very helpful
The hotel is in a great location with the river Ness and castle infront of it
The Palace is in a great location , easy walking across the bridge to the Old Town and the Inverness Castle and Museum.
Staff are delightful and eager to please.
The breakfast is quite good.
Lovely hotel in a great location, easy walking distance to the castle, botanic gardens, cathedral and more.
Made to feel welcome by all of the staff throughout the hotel.
Food was great from the bar and the restaurant, cakes from the bar were lovely too..
Our Riverside room was fantastic, great view and incredibly comfortable.
The Spa was lovely but access to the jacuzzi is limited and controlled by a light system.. Not come across a system like this before and it really didn't seem to work well.. Not sure why the Jacuzzi isn't free to use continuously like most other spas..
Lovely receptionist on arrival, spacious room, comfy beds and the swimming pool was a bonus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Korina
Sep 30, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Great location being right on the river! I stayed in a single bedroom and the bathroom was awful. The soaps didn’t work in the shower even though I asked to have it fixed. Really very basic amenities in a decent hotel and a great location.
What a beautiful property and an absolutely gorgeous location. The Room so well appointed. Staff at the Restaurant amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Lisa
Sep 5, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were lovely, the location is perfect. The room was a bit shabby, the breakfast whilst ample could be improved upon. Not bad at all but I was was expecting a little bit better considering the price.
Great location - walkable to many things in Inverness. I stayed in a cottage on the property, Very comfortable- a great stop before going into The Highlands of Scotland.
Lovely clean rooms and bar area.
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Close to local amenities , with lots of nice eating and drinking places to hand.
Had a great room with view of river and castle which was a pleasant upgrade.
Will definitely be back and would highly recommend.
Beautiful hotel, clean rooms, great staff. Good selection of food for breakfast and in the brasserie.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Nov 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable and breakfast was spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Patricia
Sep 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice 3 star quality clean and well located hotel. Front desk help is good but takes a while and there is not a concierge for help. It would be good if top sheets were included in the bed makeup as the rooms tend to be on the warmer side and the large comforters are too much. Wash cloths are included by request only. Upon requesting a top sheet and wash cloths I was met with a friendly response and quick delivery. There are no refrigerators in the rooms.
Great place with easy access to Inverness city center with excellent restaurants. Beautiful View of the river and castle. Bonus with a nice pool/sauna free of cost.
The best hotel on our Scottish travels. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. My wife who is not very mobile found movement around the hotel excellent for her needs and staff helped in ensuring diable parking available Dinner and breakfast service and food choices also excellent.