Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, Worldhotels Distinctive – A Favorite for Families in Inverness

The hotel offers rooms overlooking the River Ness and Inverness Castle, with accommodation spread across Victorian properties and a garden cottage. Each en-suite room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, radio, and tea/coffee making facilities, along with a private bathroom with a power shower. Some rooms provide direct views of the castle and river, while all guests have access to the on-site leisure facilities.

Guests can dine at Eight on the River, a restaurant serving evening dining and a hot and cold breakfast buffet, or at the Brasserie for informal lunch and evening meals. The refurbished River View Lounge offers afternoon tea and Starbucks coffee in a relaxed setting. The restaurant focuses on local Scottish cuisine, and the hotel also provides room service and special diet menus upon request.

Complimentary access is granted to the Palace Leisure Club & Spa, which includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub. The on-site Pretty Woman Spa offers a range of beauty treatments, including facials, massages, and body scrubs. A modern gym with personal trainer services and fitness/spa locker rooms are available for guests.

The hotel sits on the banks of the River Ness directly opposite Inverness Castle, a 5-minute walk from Inverness city centre. Loch Ness is a 15-minute drive away, and the Eden Court Theatre is within walking distance for cultural events. The location provides easy access to riverside restaurants, bars, and scenic walks along the river.

The hotel offers on-site parking with spaces for electric vehicles, and is pet-friendly with dedicated accommodations. Family rooms and a kid-friendly buffet are available, while business travellers can use meeting/banquet facilities and a business centre. Additional services include 24-hour front desk, express check-in/check-out, and laundry facilities.

Location: Opposite Inverness Castle on River Ness

Rooms: River-view and castle-view rooms available

Dining: Eight on the River restaurant and River View Lounge

Wellness: Free access to Palace Leisure Club & Spa with indoor pool

Spa: Pretty Woman Spa offering full-body treatments

Parking: Free on-site parking including EV charging stations

Pets: Pet-friendly with dedicated accommodations