This Premier Inn is right in the middle of town beside the River Ness, with panoramic views of the river and the castle. Room types include double, twin, family and accessible, with air conditioning in all rooms and free Wi-Fi. A restaurant, Thyme Bar and Grill, is on site, and the breakfast is a build-your-own buffet with cooked, continental and vegan options. Up to two children eat free when an adult orders a Premier Inn breakfast. For a short city stay or a base for day tours, it is simple, central and very good value.
The location is the whole point. You can walk to the castle, the river path, shops, restaurants and the Ness Islands in minutes, and the railway and bus stations are a short walk or taxi ride away, so you do not need a car in Inverness. Every day tour in this guide departs from a central point, so a hotel in the middle of town makes early starts easy.
Rooms are standard Premier Inn comfort, so expect a good bed, a clean bathroom and blackout curtains rather than character. A river-view room is worth asking for, and families can use the family room with the breakfast offer to keep costs down. Air conditioning is a welcome comfort on warm summer nights.
Who it suits: budget travellers, families, couples on a short break and anyone who prefers dependable standards. Good to know: parking is very limited. The hotel notes that guests get an exclusive rate at an offsite car park run by Horizon Parking, with payment on each exit, so if you are driving, plan for that or consider a hotel with free parking such as Kingsmills. Book early for summer and festive dates because central Inverness fills quickly, and check the flexible rate options if your plans depend on Highland weather.
Why stay here
- ✓Central location by the River Ness
- ✓Views of the river and castle
- ✓Air conditioning in all rooms
- ✓Thyme Bar and Grill
- ✓Build-your-own breakfast buffet
- ✓Kids eat free with adult breakfast
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Family and accessible rooms
Good questions
Does the hotel have parking?+
Parking is very limited. Guests can use an offsite car park at an exclusive rate, with payment on each exit, so plan ahead if you are driving.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is a buffet with cooked, continental and vegan options, and you choose whether to add it. Up to two children eat free when an adult orders breakfast.
Is it near Inverness Castle?+
Yes, the hotel is in the middle of town with views over the River Ness and the castle. Most central attractions are a short walk away.
