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BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa

3.0 of 5
8 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NG, Scotland
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BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
Ranked #17 of 38 hotels in Inverness
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Catania, Italy
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Stayed here for one night on a mini break. The hotel is in a great location for visiting Inverness. We had a room on th etop floor overlooking the River and Castle. Very nice. The room was spotless and finished to a very high standard. Bed was very comfortable and the room was also very large. We did not eat... More

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TMilton, Sales Manager at BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time and writing a review on the Palace Hotel I’m glad to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and also room 037 one of our River View Doubles. I’m happy to see you were able to use the facilities in the leisure club and that your found this excellent. I hope we... More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

......only if you have a room at the front though! Overlooking the castle and river. I needed a room very "last minute" on a Sunday and found the Best Western was offering a good deal, £58 for a single room or £59 for a double. I was on my own but naturally picked the double room and specifically asked for... More

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TMilton, Sales Manager at BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time and writing a review on the Palace Hotel I’m glad to read that the error with your room type was quickly sorted by reception and you were given a free upgrade to a river view room for this inconvenience. I apologise you were unable to get an extra towel from the leisure club... More

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Location superb . Staff excellent . Clean hotel . But it is only a three star hotel . Hotel is upgrading throughout as some parts are dated and maybe quite a bit to go . Breakfast also lets them done ., as cheap and cheerful . But still the pluses outweigh any negatives and will continue to stay here .... More

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TMilton, Sales Manager at BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time and writing a review on the Palace Hotel I’m glad to read that you are considering staying with us again. The hotel is continuously getting rooms and public area refurbished with the recent being the restaurant with an added extension. Look forward to welcoming you back Kindest Regards Laura Kelly Sales Manager More

London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I booked this as a suprise birthday present for my husband as he has always wanted to see Loch ness, we were greated by very friendly staff and the hotel itself was very wellcoming. Our room was one of the lovliest we have stayed in and just like I was promised when I made the booking the view from our... More

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TMilton, Sales Manager at BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time and writing a review on the Palace Hotel I glad to read that you and your husband enjoyed his birthday weekend away at the hotel and the room was one of the loveliest rooms you’ve stayed in. I hope we’ll see you back in Inverness soon Kindest Regards Laura Kelly Sales Manager More

Derby, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Amazing location looking over the River Ness, and just a few minutes walk away from the main shopping street and amenities. Rooms excellently decorated. Really nice atmosphere throughout hotel. Spa and pool facilities really good and relaxing. Breakfast buffet excellent. Staff helpful and friendly.

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TMilton, Sales Manager at BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time and writing a review on the Palace Hotel I’m glad to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and found the staff friendly and helpful. I hope we can welcome you back in the near future Kindest Regards Laura Kelly Sales Manager More

1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Good location my friend and I arrived at night and it was really close to the bus station and the city center, so was easily to find the Hotel. Our plan was to go to Loch Ness at morning but at the same time spend a relaxing day without any hurry, the receptionist showed us some brochures about tours, she... More

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TMilton, Sales Manager at BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time for a writing a review on the Palace Hotel. I'm glad to read that your enjoy your stay with us and found the staff helpful and friendly. I hope we can welcome you back to the hotel in the near future. Kindest Regards Laura Kelly Sales Manager More

liverpool
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12 reviews 12 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We Stayed at the Palace Hotel and Spa for 3 nights on 24/4/13. The hotel is in an excellent location a couple of minutes from the main shopping area. We arrived at about 1.10pm when check in was not until 3.00pm, my husband asked if there was any chance of booking in earlier, the receptionist said we could book in... More

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TMilton, Sales Manager at BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time and writing a review on the Palace Hotel. I’m glad to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you were happy with the river view room allocated to you. I’m happy to see the receptionist had the issue with your heating was resolved and that this didn’t spoil your stay.... More

Lybster, United Kingdom
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Following a very poor nights sleep, due to a rattling window that didn't shut properly and a tarpaulin blowing in the wind, noisy building work then started at 8 am. The room we had was much smaller than those shown in the pictures and at the back overkooking other hotel rooms. The room was however very clean and the shower... More

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TMilton, Sales Manager at BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time and writing a review on the Palace Hotel. I apologise the wind kept you awake by blowing the tarpaulin from the extension being built. I believe the high winds that evening made the tarpaulin become lose and flap about causing some distress to guests trying to sleep. I hope this won’t deter you... More

Scotland
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I and my colleagues stayed in the Palace Hotel in April 2013 for a business trip. I have stayed in this hotel before many years ago and its been refurbished since then. It is very comfortable and the staff are helpful and friendly. We ate in the bar bistro both nights and the food was excellent. I would recommend this... More

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TMilton, Sales Manager at BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time and writing a review on the Palace Hotel. I’m glad to read you and your business colleague enjoyed you stay with us and found the staff helpful and friendly. I hope we can welcome you back again on your next business or leisure trip Kindest Regards Laura Kelly Sales Manager More

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We have just returned from a 2 night break at the Palace hotel . The room was fine, the staff very helpful and friendly .we were a bit disappointed with our evening meals. The first night we ate in the dining room which was very quiet and quite cold . We were told the menu choice was the same as... More

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TMilton, Sales Manager at BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking time and writing a review on the Palace Hotel. I apologise you were disappointment with your meal with us on both nights, I have passed this information onto our Food Services Manager & Head Chef to review but glad you would consider using us again. Kindest Regards Laura Kelly Sales Manager More

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Also Known As:
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel Inverness
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BEST WESTERN Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa Scotland
Address: 8 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NG, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Scottish Highlands > Inverness
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#14 Family Hotels in Inverness
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Discover a warm and friendly welcome at the stylish 3 star Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa in the heart of Inverness. Located on the banks of the River Ness overlooking the Castle it is just a few minutes walk to the town centre. You'll enjoy a fresh and contemporary hotel with a choice of dining in Eight on the River or the Brasserie. You can sit back and relax with a Starbucks Coffee and surf the web for free. As well as a lovely selection of bedrooms from Classic rooms to period River View rooms with a lovely view towards the Castle. You will enjoy a relaxing break in stylish surroundings with extras including FREE Wifi, Free Car Parking and a superb upgraded Leisure Club with 50 foot swimming pool and Spa. ... more   less 
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