Carlton Hotel





7.3Good
(1,038 Ratings)
"Central location, nice bar downstairs but no noise in Room which was very spacious and clean. Cooked breakfast was added bonus as for overall price I expected only cold option"
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Located in Forres and within 26 miles of Inverness Castle, Carlton Hotel has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
Business facilities
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
Bar
WiFi/Internet
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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7.3Good
(1,038 Ratings)
"Central location, nice bar downstairs but no noise in Room which was very spacious and clean. Cooked breakfast was added bonus as for overall price I expected only cold option"
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Central location, nice bar downstairs but no noise in Room which was very spacious and clean. Cooked breakfast was added bonus as for overall price I expected only cold option
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely stay and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Great breakfast too we checked in late as came from another hotel and they were very accommodating. I will be staying again when I’m back visiting my son at the barracks !!
Just what we needed nothing we didn’t like!
7.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was good, staff was sufficient, injured the expreance come again.
Nothing
6.0 / 10.0
Staff were nice and friendly. I only needed a bed for a few hours as was up at 4am, so the room was basic but perfect for my needs.
Room was very clean.
Just a bit dated and basic, but as I said, fir the price and duration of my stay it suited me
9.0 / 10.0
Central location and dog friendly.
Bar and pool areas are very tired and could do with a revamp/refurb. Staff absolutely lovely and friendly. We would definitely return😁
7.0 / 10.0
Very Good
The WI-FI poor
6.0 / 10.0
Breakfast was good. Room clean enough.
Shared bathroom. Should have got in first as it was quite sickly after the people next door got out and left it. No turn around of bathroom so had to endure a dirty bathroom.
10.0 / 10.0
The staff were helpful and friendly. Prices were great and facilities were excellent. I will look at staying there again. I have informed my friends about my stay and recommended it.
Nothing
7.0 / 10.0
The staff were lovely, friendly and helpful. Also, the breakfast was excellent! Chef was very good and very helpful too. The staff and breakfast are what makes me rate this hotel high. The room had everything you need. The location is also perfect, right in the centre of the town.
The room was a bit dark and unfortunately the bed uncomfortable. There was also a window that rattled through the night…it was a very rainy and windy night though. I didn’t notice the ear plugs provided till morning.
9.0 / 10.0
Exceptional warm Scottish welcome! More like being in a family-run guest-house than a hotel. Every member of staff was extremely friendly, including the energetic young black Labrador who acts as part-time barman in the lively pub, where I have met many friendly locals. Breakfast delicious, generous and perfectly cooked. The Carlton is not a modern, soul-less hotel. For someone like me, who appreciates genuine heart-felt hospitality, creaky stairs and old prints on the walls, it is full of old-world charm and character. I have been in the hospitality industry for more than thirty years, have traveled the world all my life and built and operated a 200-room hotel. This was not my first stay at the Carlton and I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Forres. It is not just that I appreciate a comfortable stay, I love staying there just for the enjoyment of being there. I look forward to my next visit.
It was a bit difficult to work out the hot water in the shower but it was not the end of the world.
5.0 / 10.0
This property is in an ideal location right in the heart of the town. The facilities are very clean, and there is a kettle, tea, coffee, milk and biscuits and a hairdryer provided. Breakfast was also lovely with very friendly staff.
The only gripe was the beds. The mattresses are very old and worn down, not the comfiest and very creaky which disturbed sleep each time you turned over.
9.0 / 10.0
A well maintained, traditional building with character. In the centre of town. Great value
Nothing at this price point.
8.0 / 10.0
Welcoming, friendly and efficient staff who went out of their way to be helpful.
Can't think of any detrimental things to say.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location. Breakfast was good. Staff were friendly
The room got quite cold at night and I couldn’t get the shower hot.
7.0 / 10.0
The bed was incredibly comfortable and I had a great night sleep here. The staff were all friendly and made me feel very welcome. They all deserve credit for the effort they put into running the hotel and pub.
The breakfast wasn't great.
10.0 / 10.0
Location, breakfast, staff and bar
7.0 / 10.0
Staff were very friendly
The room was very cosy and well equipped
Breakfast was very nice
Tokens for free drink in bar was bonus
Zara was a star, trying to placate grumpy guests.
Hot water completely failed in morning. Not temperature, no water at all.
We had a water leak from the roof of our room, may have been connected to hot water issue.
UHT milk was curdled.
8.0 / 10.0
Free complimentary drinks. Good rates, great breakfast.
Lighting on the stairs was the only real complaint. The bar food was a little meh.
9.0 / 10.0
Central location
Shared bathroom. Wasn’t an issue in the end as I don’t think I was sharing it with anybody.
10.0 / 10.0
A really warm welcome. Staff were lovely. Room had everything you would need. Large room. Hotel is in a good central position on Forres high street. Good breakfast. We would definitely stay again.
8.0 / 10.0
Room was clean, very spacious for a king sized room and good amount of lighting. Breakfast was very good apart from continental option.
Taps were loose on the sink (wasnt able to report this as found in the morning and no office staff available). Found a hair in one of the croissants when cutting into it.
10.0 / 10.0
Complimentary drink in arrival exceeded expectations for the price x
Yoghurt at breakfast
9.0 / 10.0
My brother and myself stopped here after day 2 of a bike packing trip. On arrival we were told we could leave our bikes indoors in the reception area. We were also given 2 drinks tokens for the bar which was a very nice surprise. The room was warm, clean and plenty big enough for 2. We had dinner at the bar and by the time we had ordered 2 mains, 3 sides and 4 pints (using our vouchers) it came to a grand total of £21. In the morning we had a very good full cooked breakfast that was also included in the price at booking. This is obviously a very old building which does have its faults but I think the value for money that you get with the Carlton hotel is almost unheard of. I would definitely use this hotel again.
Some issues with water pressure during our stay
10.0 / 10.0
Breakfast
Nothing
5.0 / 10.0
A great location, friendly staff(when you can find them!) and tasty breakfast
No hot water in the room, we tried to phone and find staff both mornings we didn’t have hot water but no answer and no one around to help.
The bar downstairs was also extremely loud into the early hours of the morning
7.0 / 10.0
The breakfast and the hospitality was great for the value of the stay.
7.0 / 10.0
Helpful staff, location is right in the middle of Forres nice breakfast, value for money
a little dated, TV didn’t seem to work
6.0 / 10.0
Very central in the town.
The bar downstairs is not friendly. Awkward to check in, when they are loudly talking about how they do not like tourists.
Patrons in the bar are undesirable but the bar can not choose their clients.
6.0 / 10.0
It's a budget hotel with no lift, shared facilities with limited parking outside (although plenty of free parking within a short walk). The building is a bit dated but my room was fine, clean and well equipped. Staff were pleasant enough and the free drink voucher was a nice touch. It met my expectations given the price.
If they are going to do breakfast at all, they should probably focus on a half decent continental breakfast with some pastries and filter coffee rather than that abomination of a cooked breakfast. There are other options nearby if you need hot food.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice hotel, a bit retro but we loved this style.
The bedroom was comfortable, even the shared bathroom. The breakfast good!
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Met requirement
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Amazing location
Vintage hotel
We struggled with hot water and no lifts
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely and spacious apartment
A dining table would have been a bonus but understand lack of space
6.0 / 10.0
Bathroom and kitchen good except for ventilation.
Beds good and clean.
Windows mostly painted in and wouldn’t open.
Lighting random, no bedside lights.
Ventilation lacking.
Main bar closed.
Upstairs bar sparse and service limited.
Office not manned.
Entrance area shabby and not clean which was not welcoming.
6.0 / 10.0
The fornitura was beautiful and the staff is friendly
The shower does not work. It needs a pump but it does not have enough flow to shower and the water temperature is very cold
8.0 / 10.0
Very good budget hotel. Room was lovely, bed very comfy and the room was clean enough apart from a bit of dusting needed. Staff was friendly too. Breakfast was delicious, hats off to the chef. For what we paid I will defo be back!!
Shared bathroom smelled of sewage, maybe pipes need looked at and cleaned. No small sofa for sitting to read a book or chill, I’d recommend adding this to create a cosy space. Some things looked worn out in the entrance.
8.0 / 10.0
The Staff were very friendly and helpful. We arrived after a long hot day cycling and were greeted with a token for a free drink at the bar. The cool bear was most appreciated. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Ear plugs were provided and very useful for when the seagulls started the dawn chorus (this sound is to be fully expected in places close to the coast). The hotel stay is very good value for those with an eye on their budget. I had a shared bathroom but was unaware that anybody else had used it. The bathroom was clean, modern and well decorated. The shower was lovely.The Carlton is is my go to place to stay in Forres. My thanks to all the staff.
7.0 / 10.0
Clean, staff helpful.
Late arrivals making noise in the night
7.0 / 10.0
The breakfast was delicious
Freshly cooked and good quality ingredients
Spacious room with high ceiling
Excellent shower
Friendly staff
Complimentary drink in the bar
Delicious home made soup of the day
Some Devore needed attention
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Carlton Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Carlton Hotel pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Carlton Hotel?
We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, and non-smoking.
