Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, Worldhotels Distinctive

4-star hotel on River Ness with views of Inverness Castle and a full-service spa

Location & Scenic Setting

Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, Worldhotels Distinctive sits on the banks of the River Ness directly opposite Inverness Castle. The city centre is a 5-minute walk, with riverside restaurants and bars just 3 minutes away. Loch Ness is a 15-minute drive, and Eden Court Theatre is within walking distance for cultural events.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each en-suite room at the Palace Hotel and Spa Inverness has a flat-screen TV, radio, and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms overlook the castle and river, offering direct views from Victorian properties or a garden cottage. All private bathrooms include a power shower and hairdryer.

Dining & Refreshments

Restaurant Eight on the River serves evening dining and a hot and cold breakfast buffet, while the Brasserie offers informal lunch and evening meals. The refurbished River View Lounge provides afternoon tea, and the hotel proudly serves Starbucks coffee. Special diet menus, kids' meals, and wine/champagne are available on request.

Spa & Leisure Facilities

Guests have free use of the Palace Leisure Club & Spa, which includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub. The on-site Pretty Woman Spa offers beauty treatments, body wraps, and massages, with a full gym and fitness/spa locker rooms available. The heated pool is open all year with a shallow end and swimming pool toys.

Family & Pet-Friendly Services

The Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa provides family rooms, a kid-friendly buffet, and board games/puzzles for children. Pets are allowed, and the hotel offers packed lunches and a designated smoking area. Meeting/banquet facilities and a business centre cater to business travelers, with free on-site parking including electric vehicle charging stations.

• Location: On River Ness opposite Inverness Castle
• Rooms: River view and castle view rooms available
• Dining: Restaurant Eight on the River and Brasserie
• Wellness: Palace Leisure Club & Spa with indoor pool
• Parking: Free on-site parking with EV charging
• Pets: Pet-friendly accommodations allowed