Palace Hotel & Spa , Inverness – 4 Star

Welcome to Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, WorldHotels Distinctive, a stylish 4-star luxury hotel in Inverness city centre, set on the banks of the beautiful River Ness. Perfect for city breaks, Highland escapes and business trips. The Palace prime location in Inverness dates back to 1890 combining the best of the past with the contemporary style of the present with elegant interiors, beautifully refurbished Eight on the River Restaurant, accommodation options, luxury Leisure Club & Spa

Discover the newly renovated façade and stylish Terrace at Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, a 4-star hotel in the heart of Inverness city centre. Our fresh natural sandstone exterior, new windows, and elegant Terrace now offer the perfect setting for outdoor drinks and dining. Whether you’re enjoying a handcrafted cocktail or a morning coffee, take in stunning views over the River Ness from Ness Walk. A vibrant new space in Inverness – we can’t wait to welcome you back.

Accommodations :

Hotel Bedrooms here at the Palace – you’ll enjoy all the facilities you expect to help you sleep, at a stylish Inverness City centre hotel, plus a few extra touches which make the Palace that little bit special. The Palace offers more than just accommodation in Inverness, it offers you a unique stay in a unique location!

Each room is individually styled, combining the traditional period features and the comfort of modern living; with elegant modern fabrics and sophisticated finishes. If you like period drama we have lots to offer, grand high ceilings and cornicing, with large windows bathing the rooms in light and of course offering fabulous views.

The period bedrooms are unique sizes with character, high ceilings and period features, choose from a Classic or River View room. The new contemporary bedrooms have undergone stylish room upgrade programme, offering excellent space with lovely soft furnishings and new bathrooms. When your heart is set on a river view & castle view make sure you book the River View room type – they are lovely and very popular. The cosy double rooms are perfect for a quick getaway or if you looking for a base whilst you explore the highlands. The Cottage at the Palace offers 4 cosy double rooms. We have a great selection of family rooms for families of all sizes. For extra sleeping space ask for a super king sized bed to stretch out in for a sound nights sleep!

Luxury River View Double Rooms

Our luxury river view double rooms all front facing period bedrooms with lovely views of the River Ness and Castle. All these rooms are individual due to the age of the hotel so they offer lovely decor, quality soft furnishings, ensuite, free wifi, flat screen tv and newly upgraded bathrooms. Decorated using Farrow and Ball colours, quality wall papers and soft wool carpets you’ll enjoy stunning views of the River Ness & Inverness Castle.

 River View Twin Room

River View rooms are individual and your twin bedroom includes little extra touches like mineral water and shortbread in your room. The River View twin room is perfect if you want a unique period bedroom.

Classic Double Room

Classic Double room – are located in both the period & NEWLY upgraded contemporary parts of the Palace. You’ll enjoy a good sized bedroom with newly refurbished bathroom, flat screen TV and tea & coffee tray in your room plus free Wi-Fi. Perfect for a weekend escape or a business trip – you have space to relax in and spread out.

Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room – choose a period and new contemporary room. Classic twin room offers you a good sized bedroom with newly refurbished bathroom, flat screen TV and tea & coffee tray in your room plus free Wi-Fi. This room is perfect for friends travelling together, families and couples.

Luxury Family Rooms

Luxury Family Rooms – are large spacious rooms with two double beds. These rooms can sleep 2 adults and 2 children and are perfect for a family break. They offer lovely decor, quality soft furnishings, free Wi-Fi, flat screen tv and newly upgraded bathrooms. Families come in many sizes so other options are double room with single bed, double room with sofa bed, double room with twin beds. Please contact us on 01463223243 for family rooms.

Cosy Double Room

The Cosy room offers you all the good stuff only smaller more compact. There are 8 cosy doubles, all with double bed, ensuite shower and all the Palace extras. This room is perfect for short stays or individual travelers.

Classic Single Room

They are a reminder of years gone by for the single traveller but are stylishly furnished.
You’ll enjoy a refurbished bathroom, flat screen TV and tea & coffee tray in your room plus free Wi-Fi. This room type is ideal for short stays.

Dining & Bar

When you stay at the Palace Hotel Inverness you can choose to dine in Inverness at the new stylish Eight on the River Restaurant or the sophisticated River Brasserie & Bar and lounges where We Proudly Serve Starbucks Coffee for an exceptional coffee experience.

Wine & Dine in Inverness where food is at the heart of Highland hospitality. At the Palace you’ll find carefully crafted menus using local seasonal produce.   From great big breakfasts, mid morning Starbucks Coffee and a cake to Cocktails by the river or dinner with a Castle view – you’ll are guaranteed to be able to dine and unwind.

Enjoy the beautifully refurbished Eight on the River, a new elegant dining experience for you to enjoy.  When you dine in Inverness Eight overlooks the River Ness and Inverness Castle a perfect situation for winter and summer dining. Open from 6pm-8.45pm.

Eight offers a contemporary style menu & the Inclusive Menu, both are carefully crafted to offer a selection of local produce each evening from Scottish Salmon, to Scotch Beef to delicious desserts.  With the soft plush interior decor boasting a Iona Crawford design wall paper and fabrics and banquet seating with contrasting rich barrel and cork furnishings with lush rich velvet curtains its designed to be timelessly elegant, easy on the eye and very relaxing.   You’ll enjoy a lovely relaxing setting with a good selection of wines to complement the menu.

The Bar and Brasserie are ready and waiting for you! The complete interior transformation of the Bar & Brasserie at the Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa offers you a sophisticated and elegant space where you can simply relax in style.  You can relax at the high top tables, enjoy a Starbucks Coffee with a super selection of cakes and bakes or a Tea.  For the grown ups you can sip your favourite Cocktail from the the resident cocktail experts ready to bring a “cosmopolitan” touch to your stay.  Or perhaps savour the Gin Menu. We also still have all your favourites and the extra bar space means we have added a few more fine Scottish Malt Whiskies for you to experience too!

Breakfast :

Wake up in the morning and dine in Inverness with the fantastic Hot & Cold Scottish Highland breakfast here at the Palace.  It is one of the best things about staying at the Palace – your breakfasts never get smaller.  From healthy fruits, nuts, cereal and eggs to the more hearty full hot Scottish breakfast freshly cooked so you can enjoy as much as you want including Campbells Haggis! 

Spa & Wellness :

Spa

At the luxury Inverness Leisure Club & Spa at the Palace you can nestle by the pool in a new cocoon chair in the 86 degree warmth just like Florida! With a brand new state of the art investment that redefines luxury wellness – introducing the fully integrated Technogym Wellness System in the heart of Inverness.

The Palace Leisure Club is a statement of soft sophisticated luxury! It is the ideal place for you, your family and friends to relax. The Club has been refurbished from top to bottom!  From beautifully selected Porcelanosa Lush tiles (over 2 meters tall each) to luxury changing rooms with glass cubicles, lockers and individual showers for that sense of indulgence.  The steam room and sauna are the perfect addition for relaxation.  The steam room is finished with Porcelanosa mosaic tiles and the Sauna has been carefully crafted with the smoothest of wood and the latest technology.

Gym :

At the core of our wellness offering is the exclusive Technogym Visio system. This state-of-the-art technology features a user-friendly touchscreen display that revolutionizes training by providing instant access to an extensive library of workouts. Whether you’re interested in HIIT, strength training, yoga, Pilates, or more, the Technogym Visio system offers one-on-one training with elite trainers through instructor-led videos. It also enables members and guests to follow routines at their own pace, discover new exercises, and customize workouts with timers tailored to their favorite training styles.

Moreover, joining the Visio and Stream Membership allows for the unique opportunity to record and upload personal content, making it a versatile tool that adapts to the available equipment and your workout preferences. You can work out in the Club or at home or wherever you wish and track your every session on the App.

The Technogym Wellness System at the Inverness Palace Leisure Club is designed to optimize training efficiency and efficacy. This personalized training experience is tailored to meet the individual needs, preferences, and lifestyles of members and guests, ensuring a seamless and engaging workout session.

From the convenience of touch-and-train technology to the flexibility of creating personalized routines, the system offers a comprehensive fitness solution that caters to all levels of fitness enthusiasts.

The Technogym Bike system introduces an exhilarating new dimension to indoor cycling. This feature allows members to participate in live and on-demand classes, bringing global cycling experiences into the comfort of the Club. The Technogym Bike stands out with its unique design and innovative features, offering an unmatched cycling adventure that keeps you motivated and engaged.

Golf  :

Golf in the Highlands – there is a true passion for the golfing game which can never be underestimated in the Scottish Highlands. It explains why some of Scotland’s most challenging, scenic and rewarding golf courses can be experienced around Inverness. Here are some fantastic local courses and partner courses for you to challenge your golfing game. There are fabulous selection of Links and Parkland courses to tempt you and some spectacular scenery too.

World Renown Local Courses

Welcome to the Cabot Golf Experience – home to the Stuart Castle Golf, this links offers a golfing experience that captures the mind and tests every element in your golfing armory hosted the Scottish Open 2016. Coming soon the brand new Old Petty Golf Course grand opening Summer 2026, hugging the Moray firth coastline it guarantees an outstanding golfing experience! Check out our new Old Petty Golf blog, to help maximise your visit.

Inverness Golf Club, is a splendid parkland course with tree liked fairways and provides an excellent test of golf for all levels of players.

Kings Club Inverness,  is a new “up and coming” Scottish golf course, opened in 2019 and designed by Stuart Rennie it is a superb addition to the courses in the area.

Royal Dornoch Golf Club, an outstanding links Championship course of the highest order set in beautiful surroundings.

Moray Golf Club ( Moray Old), has a classic links layout with deep bunkers. Here you will be thoroughly tested in every aspect of your game.

Nairn Golf Club, a challenging scenic links course with stunning views of soft rolling hills & Highland peaks.

Tain Golf Club, a beautiful scenic links course with the sea on one side and mountains on the other. This course benefits from sheltered location allowing golf all year round.

Nairn Dunbar Golf Club, this links course is another must for golf enthusiasts and a gem on the Highland Coast of the Moray Firth.

Brora Golf Club, this links course has a profusion of gorse, thyme and juniper growing with the sounds and sight of the sea greeting you on every tee.

19 Local Area Courses