Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa

The setting

Ness Walk is one of the prettiest streets in Inverness, running along the river with the castle on the far bank. The hotel takes in Victorian properties and a garden cottage, so the feel is traditional rather than modern, and the centre is just over the bridge. Rooms in the main building and the outlying properties vary in style, so check which one you are booking if a river view matters.

Facilities

The Leisure Club & Spa has an indoor swimming pool and gym, welcome after a day on the road or the hills. Dining is in the riverside restaurant, Eight on the River, with a brasserie and bar as well. On-site parking with six EV charging points makes it a practical base for touring the Highlands by car. The pool and gym also make it a good wet-weather fallback, which counts for a lot in the Highlands.

Who it suits

Couples on a Highland break, touring drivers and anyone who wants a pool in the evening. The Inverness Castle Experience is a short walk over the river, and the Ness Islands riverside path is within easy reach for a morning stroll.

Highlights

• Four-star hotel on Ness Walk opposite Inverness Castle
• Indoor pool and gym
• Riverside dining at Eight on the River
• Car parking with six EV chargers
• Part of WorldHotels Distinctive

Good to know

• Car parking available, with six EV charging points.
• A pet policy is published on the hotel website; check before bringing a dog.

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