Pentahotel Inverness is a contemporary, informal hotel on Millburn Road, a short walk east of the railway station and the city centre. It follows the brand's relaxed style, with a combined reception, lounge, bar and restaurant known as the Pentalounge, which is a sociable space with games, sofas and a menu of burgers, pizza and comfort food. Rooms are compact but modern and comfortable, with good beds, rain showers and smart TVs, and prices are usually lower than at the city's full-service hotels. It suits younger travellers, friends, solo travellers and anyone using Inverness as a base for day tours who wants a modern room and a lively bar.
Location
Millburn Road runs east from the centre, so the hotel is around five to ten minutes' walk from the station and the shopping streets, and a little further from the castle and river. The Eastgate shopping centre is close by. Most day tours collect from the centre, a short walk away, and the A9 and the road to the airport, Culloden and Cawdor are easy to reach if you are driving.
Rooms and food
Rooms are designed for comfort and practicality rather than space, with modern bathrooms, blackout curtains and free Wi-Fi. The Pentalounge serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and stays open into the evening as a bar, often with sports on screens and a buzzy atmosphere. Breakfast is available for a charge or included in some rates.
Who it suits and what to know: budget-conscious travellers who still want a modern hotel, groups of friends and tour-takers. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the road. Parking is available but limited, so check when you book. If you want classic Highland character or a riverside setting, consider the riverside hotels or a country-house hotel instead.
Why stay here
- ✓Short walk to the station
- ✓Lounge bar
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Modern compact rooms
- ✓Rain showers
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Limited parking
Good questions
Where is Pentahotel Inverness?+
On Millburn Road, a short walk east of the railway station and city centre.
Does it have a restaurant?+
Yes, the Pentalounge combines a lounge, bar and restaurant serving casual food all day.
Is it good value?+
It is generally one of the more affordable modern hotels in the city centre.
