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7.1

525 reviews

The National Hotel

The National Hotel

High Street, Inverness, IV15 9HA, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Free toiletries

The National Hotel

Welcome to The National Hotel, your perfect gateway to the charming town of Dingwall! Nestled just a stone’s throw away from the city center, this delightful 3-star hotel on High Street offers everything you need for a fantastic stay. With prices starting at just $54, you can experience comfort without breaking the bank. Whether you’re in town for business or pleasure, The National Hotel has got you covered with a range of amenities designed to make your visit unforgettable!

Start your mornings right with a delicious breakfast before heading out to explore the beautiful surroundings. After a day of adventure, relax in the cozy bar or gather around in the picnic area with family and friends. For those traveling with kids, the hotel offers babysitting services and a special kids’ menu to keep the little ones happy and entertained. With a whopping 525 reviews, it’s clear that guests have fallen in love with their stay, praising the warm atmosphere and friendly service!

For the work-minded traveler, The National Hotel features a business center and meeting facilities (additional charges apply), ensuring you can stay connected even while you’re away. Need to park? No problem! There’s on-site private parking available, and free WiFi will help you share your fantastic travel stories with friends back home. So, whether you're sipping cocktails in the bar or unwinding in your non-smoking room with a kitchenette, you’re sure to create lasting memories at The National Hotel!

After a day of adventure and exploration, there’s no better way to rejuvenate than indulging in a delightful meal at the hotel’s very own The Stag Café Restaurant Bar. With a warm, family-friendly atmosphere and a wonderful blend of Russian and international cuisines, your taste buds are in for a treat! Whether you’re craving a hearty meal or something lighter, you’ll find dishes that cater to every palate. So, grab a seat, sip on a refreshing drink, and enjoy the lively ambiance — it’s the perfect place to share laughs and memories over a delicious dinner with family or friends.

But wait, there's more fun to be had! The National Hotel truly understands the importance of keeping everyone entertained. Kids can feast on their very own special menu while parents unwind, making it a fantastic family getaway. And if you're looking for some leisurely downtime, why not head to the picnic area? With a cozy setting to relax and perhaps a game of frisbee or cards, you'll create unforgettable moments that will have everyone smiling! Plus, with free WiFi throughout the hotel, sharing those picnicking adventures with your friends on social media has never been easier.

As the day winds down, retreat to your choice of comfortable accommodations — from the humble yet cozy Standard Single Room to the spacious Deluxe Double Room, there’s something for everyone. Each of the thoughtfully designed rooms ensures a peaceful night’s sleep, allowing you to wake up refreshed and ready for yet another day of exploration. The National Hotel isn’t just a place to stay; it’s your home away from home, filled with fun, laughter, and adventures waiting to happen!

Closest airports

Inverness Dalcross Airport

14.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Free toiletries

Rooms

Standard Single Room in The National Hotel

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Standard Single Room

1 Twin Bed

85 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Our Standard Single Room offers a cozy and comfortable stay perfect for solo travelers. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, relaxed evenings with the flat-screen TV, and a refreshing cup of tea or coffee.

Superior Studio in The National Hotel

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Superior Studio

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Kitchenette

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Welcome to our Superior Studio! This cozy 237 sqft studio is perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Featuring a private bathroom, kitchenette, and a flat-screen TV, this room offers all the comforts you need for a relaxing stay.

Deluxe Double Room in The National Hotel

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Deluxe Double Room

1 Double Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Experience ultimate comfort in our Deluxe Double Room, featuring a spacious 161 sqft of luxurious living space for 2 adults and 1 child. Unwind in the privacy of your own bathroom, enjoy your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV, and sip a hot cup of tea or coffee using our in-room amenities.

Standard Triple Room in The National Hotel

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Standard Triple Room

3 Twin Beds

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Welcome to our Standard Triple Room, perfect for a comfortable stay with friends or family. This spacious room features 3 cozy twin beds and comes with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a complimentary tea/coffee maker for your convenience. With its modern amenities and welcoming atmosphere, you'll feel right at home during your stay.

Standard Twin Room in The National Hotel

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Standard Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

Free toiletries

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Unwind in our cozy Standard Twin Room, featuring two comfortable twin beds and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Enjoy your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV and relax with a cup of tea or coffee. Perfect for two adults seeking a relaxing retreat.

Standard Family Room in The National Hotel

Standard Family Room

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

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Welcome to our cozy Standard Family Room, perfect for couples seeking a relaxing getaway. This 161 sqft room features a comfortable Queen size bed and comes with towels provided. Smoking is not allowed in this room.

Guest reviews

7.1

525 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Simon

9.1

September 2023

The Hotel were very accommodating to our change in circumstances, taking a very small dog with us for the first time was daunting but the Hotel were excellent!! Communications through Booking.com was easy, virtually immediate and 'Super' accommodating! A fantastic, professional and warm welcome at the Reception. Our bedroom had been newly refurbished and was a family room. Large with plenty of room. The room and the bathroom were spotless. A real credit to the House Keeping staff. Breakfast was basic but well cooked and a lovely choice of items with plenty of coffee too. Bed's were comfortable and very large. Just perfect!!!!!! Thank you for a great stay!!

Black pudding in the cooked breakfast needs to be changed as very cagey in the mouth, either a 'Stornaway or Isle of Skye Black pudding' would have made the breakfast perfect. Everything else was brilliant!!

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Victoria

10

August 2023

The National hotel was a great find! It was off the beaten path. We had two rooms, the suite was awesome, a fabulous shower and bathroom, very comfortable and clean bed, nice view from the windows. The second room was 3 twins, perfect for our 3 teenagers. Hotel has a great hot, fresh breakfast, bar and a banquet room for parties. We were there for 2 nights while exploring the Scottish Highlands. Would definitely like to come back one day. This place is up and coming, great staff who are dedicated to your comfort.

The only thing I would have changed is give that suite access to the balcony, so we can sit out there and have coffee or drinks. Your hotel is GREAT!

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John

8.2

August 2023

Went to watch the football, Ross County vs Rangers. National is ideally located, beside Inverness bus stop, football ground, and the train station. It's a cheap and cheerful hotel, becoming slightly shabby and creaky, due, presumably to lack of investment by successive owners. However, there's everything you need - apart from a hairdryer, but I'm sure you could get one at reception - including tea and coffee, shower stuff and both additional heater and cooling fan. Staff are friendly and helpful, although perhaps overworked due to the influx of Rangers fans for the game. Will certainly consider booking again for next game.

Only negative I can think of is water wasn't particularly hot either in sink or shower. However as it's still technically the summer, albeit in the Highlands of Scotland, that's allowed

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Anonymous

10

September 2023

This hotel being in a small remote like village, the building has its old look about its self and once inside has that old/rustic feeling towards it. Floors later with tartan and has that Scot vibe! Has the creaky floorboards which just add to that old feeling, but it’s not a bad feeling it’s just a cozy feeling! Overall a very very nice hotel for the price/area if your interested in doing the NC500

The shower, we both had a shower and didn’t find the experience very nice!! The temperature was very up and down despite not changing dial, one minute freezing and the next boiling hot.

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Anthony

9.1

April 2023

The National hotel is in a great location to visit the North Highlands what ever transport you use ,I used the Railway and Dingwall is at a junction one track goes North West to Kyle of Lockalsh other track goes North East coast and North up to Thurso and Wick wow what stunning views along coast and lochs magnificent.The Hotel is excellent value for your money,bedroom had all new furniture and bathroom new tiles ,the bed was very very comfortable and pillows nice and soft just how I like them , the room was well equipped ample electric sockets for all your gizmos,it was very clean not a speck of dust anywhere cleaned every day the towels where lovely and soft The young ladies at breakfast are brilliant nice cooked breakfast,Had 3 evening meals all very nice with Belhaven best beer well stocked bar,was a very nice 4 day stay plus had sunshine every Day so think for me its a 9.5 as it was just what I required very happy will go again next year to explore very very happy 😊😊😊

Wished could have stayed longer

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John

8.2

May 2023

Went to see a football match. Hotel ideally located, some seven minutes away from ground and one minute from bus stop and train station. Receptionist very friendly, efficient, and helpful - she very quickly arranged for colleague to fix broken tv remote. Breakfast staff equally good and nothing was too much trouble for them. Overall very good value for money, and I will certainly stay again.

My only quibble was no hairdryer which I'm sure would have been provided had I asked. Arguably TV remote should have been working already, but this is a reasonably common occurrence in any hotel

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Margaret

8.2

July 2023

Located on the High Street - handy for shops, not too busy! Facilities very adequate for a short stay. We didn't have dinner so can't comment on the main food. Breakfast was good though not a huge choice which was fine and good value for the price we paid.

No-one was on reception when we arrived, and no-one was there when we checked out though no doubt they were busy. When we found someone to check us in, everything was fine and we were allocated a comfortable room.

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Duncan

9.1

January 2023

Staff very helpful. Nice central location handy for our break. We had to terminate our break earlier than planned due to a family emergency at home and only stayed 2 nights 29th and 30th December. We had paid for 3 nights to 31st December owner advised us to contact booking .com to see if we could be refunded 1 night we had paid for. Booking ref is 3214260189. Owner says he will confirm we left early to booking.com if necessary. Can we be refunded the night we didn't use please. Many thanks in advance. Philip Duncan

None all good!

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Ian

8.2

February 2023

Evening meal on arrival and breakfast in the morning were both very good with a good choice. Aĺl the staff were excellent, very helpful and friendly. After being shut for a period of time, the new team are obviously working to return the hotel to its formal glory, which will take time.

Our room was located close to the public bar area, so it was very noisy until about 1am. Should we plan to stay again, we would request a room further away from the public bar area.

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James

8.2

September 2023

Clean, modern bathroom. Good buffet breakfast, Great location in the centre of a historic Highland town, but with nevertheless, plenty of free car parking.

The hotel was very hot, despite no heating having been on - I think this was a problem with many Scottish hotels we stayed in, which were built for a colder time before Global Warming - not the fault of the proprietors.

Points of Interest Around The National Hotel

Attractions

Glen Ord Distillery

5.4mi

Rogie Falls

6.6mi

Old High Church (Old High St. Stephen’s)

10.8mi

River Ness (Abhainn Nis)

11mi

Inverness Castle

11.1mi

Great Glen Way

11.2mi

Fort George

13.1mi

Culloden Battlefield

14.5mi

Clava Cairns

15.5mi

Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition

17.9mi

Loch Ness

18.7mi

Urquhart Castle (Caisteal na Sròine)

18.7mi

Cawdor Castle and Gardens

19.1mi

Corrieshalloch Gorge

24.7mi

Benromach Distillery

29.8mi

Restaurants

The Stag Café Restaurant Bar

Cuisines

  • Russian
  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Amenities of The National Hotel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenette

Picnic area

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The National Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The National Hotel

At what times are check-in and check-out at The National Hotel?

The National Hotel's check-in window is between 04:00 PM and 08:00 PM, with check-out required by 10:00 AM.

Does The National Hotel provide parking options?

Yes, there is parking available at The National Hotel. It is a private and on-site parking facility. However, please note that parking charges may apply. Reservations for parking are not required.

What's the nightly rate at The National Hotel?

Starting rates at The National Hotel begin from $54. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at The National Hotel?

The National Hotel offers a variety of room types including Standard Single Rooms with 1 Twin bed, Superior Studios with 1 Double bed, Standard Twin Rooms with 2 Twin beds, Standard Family Rooms with 1 Queen size bed, Standard Triple Rooms with 3 Twin beds, and Deluxe Double Rooms with 1 Double bed. All rooms are non-smoking and have different sizes ranging from 86 sqft to 237 sqft. The rooms can accommodate different numbers of adults and children depending on the room type.

What is there to do in The National Hotel?

Guests at The National Hotel can spend their time enjoying the various leisure amenities provided. They can visit the on-site restaurant, The Stag Café Restaurant Bar, which offers a family-friendly and traditional ambiance. The restaurant serves delicious Russian and International cuisines, providing guests with a diverse dining experience. Additionally, guests can also relax and unwind at the bar, enjoying their favorite drinks and socializing with other guests.

Furthermore, the hotel provides a business center for guests who need to work or attend to any business-related matters. The business center offers a comfortable and professional space to work in, equipped with necessary facilities and services.

Overall, guests at The National Hotel can indulge in culinary delights at the on-site restaurant and bar, ensuring a satisfying dining experience during their stay. They can also utilize the business center for any work-related requirements they may have.

Does The National Hotel have on-site restaurants?

Yes, The National Hotel has a restaurant on site called The Stag Café Restaurant Bar. The restaurant offers Russian and International cuisines and has a family-friendly and traditional ambiance.

Which payment methods are supported by The National Hotel?

The National Hotel accepts cash as one of their payment methods. In addition, they also accept Mastercard, American Express, and Visa as payment options.