Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, Worldhotels Distinctive, Inverness

Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa - A Victorian riverside hotel with leisure club, spa treatments, and castle views

Located opposite Inverness Castle on the banks of River Ness, this 4-star Inverness hotel dates back to the 1890s. The Victorian-era Best Western Palace Hotel features a 50-foot swimming pool, sauna, and steam room within its luxury leisure club. Eight on the River restaurant provides river views through its light-filled extension, while the Brasserie & Bar serves Starbucks coffee and cocktails. The property offers classic rooms with period features, river-view accommodations with castle vistas, and a modern garden cottage. The Sleeping Beauty Spa provides specialized facials and body treatments from trained professionals. The hotel sits just a short walk from Eden Court Theatre, local shops, and restaurants across the River Ness. Twenty-two parking spaces are available on-site, with valet parking offered for an additional fee.

Pros

Recently restored sandstone façade with new terrace for outdoor dining

State-of-the-art Technogym Wellness System with integrated touchscreen displays

Victorian Townhouse '10 at The Palace' offers independent accommodation

Dedicated Sleeping Beauty Spa with treatment rooms and luxury nail bar

Cons

Limited on-site parking with only 22 spaces available

Some rooms in the modern extension lack period features of the main building