Mercure Inverness is one of the city's largest hotels, set on Church Street beside the River Ness, close to the Ness Bridge and a short walk from the railway station, the bus station and the main shopping streets. It is a practical, comfortable base rather than a characterful one, with modern rooms, many with river or city views, a restaurant and bar, and parking, which is useful in a compact city centre. Its location makes it ideal for travellers arriving by train or joining the many day tours to Loch Ness, Skye and Glencoe that collect in the centre, and for anyone who wants to walk everywhere in the evening.
Location
The hotel faces the river, with the castle, the cathedral across the water and the Ness Islands walk within easy reach. Hootananny and the other music pubs of Church Street, the Victorian Market and the restaurants of Castle Street are a few minutes' walk away. The station is about a ten-minute walk, and the airport is around twenty minutes by car or by the airport bus.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are contemporary and include standard, superior and river-view options, with tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi and modern bathrooms. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner with Scottish and international dishes, and the bar is a relaxed place for a drink. Guests often praise the location, the friendly staff and easy parking, while noting that rooms are functional rather than luxurious.
Who it suits and what to know: first-time visitors, tour-takers, rail travellers and families who want a central, reliable base at a mid-range price. Ask for a river-view room for the best outlook, and check whether parking and breakfast are included in your rate. As a large hotel it is popular with groups, so the public areas can be busy at peak times.
Why stay here
- ✓Riverside city-centre location
- ✓Walk to the station
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Parking
- ✓River-view rooms available
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Tea and coffee in rooms
Good questions
How far is Mercure Inverness from the station?+
About a ten-minute walk.
Does it have parking?+
Yes, parking is available; check charges with your rate.
Is it a good base for day tours?+
Yes. Most day tours collect in the city centre, a short walk from the hotel.
