Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa

Opposite Inverness Castle, the Best Western Palace Hotel & Spa is nestled along the picturesque banks of the River Ness. Just a 5-minute stroll from Inverness city center, this hotel features a swimming pool, leisure club, spa, and complimentary WiFi, with parking also available.

Each en-suite room at this independently operated hotel comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, radio, and tea/coffee making facilities. All rooms include a private bathroom complete with a power shower and hairdryer. Guests can choose accommodations in either Victorian-style properties or garden cottages, with some rooms offering views of the castle and river.

Guests enjoy complimentary access to the Palace Leisure Club & Spa’s indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub. Beauty treatments are available at the Sleeping Beauty Spa, along with a modern gym on-site.

The Brasserie serves casual lunch and dinner options, while the restaurant Eight on the River provides evening dining and a diverse hot and cold breakfast buffet. In the newly refurbished River View Lounge, guests can indulge in afternoon tea or relax with their favorite coffee, as we proudly serve Starbucks coffee.

The Palace is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from riverside restaurants and bars and a 12-minute walk to the train station. Additionally, the world-renowned Loch Ness is a mere 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Couples especially appreciate the location — they gave it a score of 9.4 for trips taken with two people.