About this property
Opposite Inverness Castle, Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive is located on the banks of the River Ness. Only a 5-minute walk from Inverness city centre, this hotel offers a swimming pool, leisure club, spa and free WiFi, parking is also available. Each en-suite room at this independently owned hotel has a flat-screen TV, radio and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms also feature a private bathroom with a power shower and hairdryer. The accommodation is located in either Victorian properties or garden cottage. Some rooms overlook the castle and river. Guests have free use of the Palace Leisure Club & Spa’s indoor pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Beauty treatments are available in Pretty Woman Spa, and there is a modern on-site gym. The Brasserie offers informal lunch and evening meals, whilst restaurant Eight on the River offers evening dining and a hot and cold breakfast buffet. In the refurbished River View Lounge, you can enjoy afternoon tea, sit back and relax with your favourite coffee as we We Proudly Serve Starbucks Coffee The Palace is just a 3-minute walk from riverside restaurants and bars and a 12-minute walk to the train station. The world famous Loch Ness is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Great for your stay
- Restaurant
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Fitness centre
- Room service
Sustainability
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Charlotte
United Kingdom“The location was excellent. A lovely modern hotel, evening meal was very good. The menu had good variety .. The gym had all the equipment and the pool was relaxing.” - Sarah United Kingdom“I booked this hotel because my original booking fell through last minute. After travelling 8 hours to Inverness, the other hotel told me they could not locate my reservation and turfed me out into the street. So, at 7pm at night, and in something...”
- Mark United Kingdom“The room was very comfortable and the location of the hotel next to the river meant it was in a quiet location. The pool, Steam room, Sauna and Jacuzzi were good and very relaxing.”
- Louise
New Zealand“Overall excellence especially service. Very well managed hotel, excellent service staff and best location. Could not ask for more.” - Jimmy New Zealand“The staff were extremely professional, helpful and friendly. Would recommend staying there again.”
- Sharon
Australia“Such a wonderful location. The room was lovely and comfortable. But the staff there are exceptional! Please thank Fiona as she was just amazing and understanding of my injured knee and helped us with as few stairs as possible.” - John United Kingdom“Good location, parking, Spa facilities and we received a room upgrade on arrival. Good/facilities were great”
Graeme United Kingdom“Great location, lovely staff who made you so welcome. The tea cakes at reception made the stay even better”- Thomasina United Kingdom“The breakfast was excellent as always. And the location was nice and central.”
- Giuseppe Australia“The location of the hotel close to central Inverness and our room with a view to the river”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Eight on the River
- CuisineScottish
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform the property of your room location preference of either the Victorian property or garden cottage.
Pets are welcome for an additional GBP 15 per dog per night.
The hotel Swimming Pool, Gym & Spa are now open to hotel guests.
