Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

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6.8 / 10.0

Average(2,425 Ratings)

Hotel in Inverness

3-Star Hotel

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About this hotel

This grand hotel has a great location in the heart of Inverness, yet in a quiet area with splendid views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle.

Amenities at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

WiFi/Internet

Accessible by lift

Key card access

Cleaning products

Map of Inverness

Nearby attractions

Highland Wildlife Park

27.1 mi

Rogie Falls

15.9 mi

Available Rooms

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6.8Average

(2,425 Ratings)

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6.8 / 10.0

Average(2,425 Ratings)

Hotel in Inverness

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Inverness

Nearby attractions

Highland Wildlife Park

27.1 mi

Rogie Falls

15.9 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

This grand hotel has a great location in the heart of Inverness, yet in a quiet area with splendid views of the River Ness and Inverness Castle.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

WiFi/Internet

Accessible by lift

Key card access

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

6.8 / 10.0

Average(2,425 Ratings)

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7.0 / 10.0

A great location in Inverness

A great location right on the river at the heart of Inverness, close to all the nearby restaurants and bars. A heritage property, the rooms and hotel are dated and the circulation to the rooms long, not convenient and not all accessible. The staff is young, mostly local, and extremely attentive.

Property is dated … needs upgrading.

5.0 / 10.0

It’s a pity that they are letting it slide as it has so much character and would have been lovely once.

Its bang in the centre overlooking the river

I was in room 208 and the door would not lock so me and my wife were very reluctant to ever leave the room in case someone walked in. I tried to report it but the receptionist didn’t hardly understand what I was saying.

8.0 / 10.0

Wasnt too bad at all

Location

Shower was slightly dirty and our bed was 2 singles put together and you could feel the join

7.0 / 10.0

Good...and just OK

Location is perfect especially if you are going to Eden Court. Bed was comfortable with lovely bed linen. The bedroom was warm and was well furnished.

The receptionist in the red jumper who checked us in was not at all friendly or welcoming. We felt like we were inconveniencing her by interrupting what she was doing and forcing her to print off a sheet of paper for us to sign and handing us a keycard (exhausting)....however, other staff we met were quite pleasant.. The breakfast room was very chilly. It was very quiet which led to a subdued atmosphere along with the cold temperatures. Maybe a little background music and the heating turned up a notch or two would make the breakfast experience more enjoyable. 😉 Overall, Im mindful of the cost of heating such a big old building (especially considering the relatively small amout we paid)..but interfacing with guests at their first point of contact is totally free!! A few friendly words cost absolutely nothing and good a goes a long, long way!

3.0 / 10.0

Not impressed with the facilities or the bed in the slightest.

Not much, quite poor facilities, in fact very disappointed in my double room, was a twin room with beds put together

My stay

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely historic hotel with a great Team

I always stay here when in Inverness, The staff are friendly and professiobal..Sapna paticularly stands out as she is lovely Receptionist who always goes above and beyond to make my stay was brilliant.

nothing apart on Sunday morning was woken by a fire Alarm which took a while to go off.

9.0 / 10.0

Good weekendz

Friendly helpful staff Location Value for money

No issues

5.0 / 10.0

In need of an Upgrade

Good location

Needs an upgrade and more time spent on cleaning as marks all over the mirror and tv also floor not very clean. Bathroom was clean but no heater so it was freezing

7.0 / 10.0

This was my first time staying in this hotel and 50/50 if i'll stay there again

The location and the staff

Because there wasn't enough staff somethings just didn't get done properly

9.0 / 10.0

Great location and price

Really comfortable stay at a great rate for the city centre. Comfortable with welcoming and kind staff in an excellent location

Nothing :)

8.0 / 10.0

Conveniently situated close to the city centre.

The choices for breakfast was very good. The location of the hotel to Inverness city centre was very convenient. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.

The heating in the restaurant was not good. It was cold at times.

7.0 / 10.0

What you would expect for cheap and cheerfull 3 stars.

Location is ideal. Easy to find parking. Lovely staff. Good communication. Can see the potential for someone to invest and make this magnificent.

Some repairs needed in the room, mostly cosmetic. Bed sheets on 2 out of three beds had hairs and stains but this was easily sorted. TV was temperamental, but we weren't there to watch TV, so it didn't matter too much.

5.0 / 10.0

Disappointing and not value for money.

Great location.

The decor and fittings were dated and tired. The room had no tv as advertised and I had to ask twice before one was put in the room. Shower room was always cold despite having a radiator on but directly behind the door so had no impact on heating the room. The toilet brush was disgusting with hairs on it from previous guests. The breakfast room was very cold. It was - 2 degrees outside. Breakfast was adequate although was understaffed and the coffee was horrible.

2.0 / 10.0

Very disappointed

The location is fantastic for going into Inverness city. It's minute walk.

The hotel is extremely tired and dated. Bathroom in room was dirty. Pillows on bed were like sleeping on a concrete slab, duvet cover was ripped ij multiple places. Cobwebs on the ceiling. Throughout the hotel dust was rife. Second visit too this hotel and standards have slipped drastically

6.0 / 10.0

Nice hotel that requires updating. Situated within walking distance of centre of town.

Location of the hotel was ideal for our trip. Car parking was reasonable close and at a good rate.

Room was not as expected and could do with some modernisation. Hotel was clean but could also do with a makeover.

8.0 / 10.0

Great hotel

Great location and staff were lovely

Bathroom floor could have been swept

10.0 / 10.0

Family reunion

Location was excellent

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Columba

An exceptional location. Convenience of parking, although not at the hotel, was very convenient. Staff were friendly and helpful.

4.0 / 10.0

Very average

Tiny room and a bit grubby, could hardly move in shower it’s so small.

4.0 / 10.0

Great location with views of the river and castle. Doubt if I'd stay again. Place looks shabby.

Breakfast was good. Plenty of choice. Great location with view of the castle and river.

No hot water for shower or wash basin. Had to to visit reception and complain. Eventually sorted. Phone in room didn't work. Had to keep using the lift to visit reception. Girl at reception said she would sort the phone problem. She didn't. Room was freezing when I arrived. I visited towards the end of October. No central heating in the room. Just a couple of electric heaters. Lengthy wait for food to be served in restaurant at McNabs. Received a knock at the door one evening. East European Security guy asking me to turn TV volume down. Very rude attitude! Informed him that I'd had to turn the volume up to drown out the sound of constant banging of doors in the corridor. Informed me to phone reception if I had a problem. I explained that I would have done if the phone in my room worked! I was on the top floor.

7.0 / 10.0

Comfortable hotel in great location.

Excellent location. Very central, with lots of bars and restaurants in the surrounding area. Great view from my room of the river and Inverness Castle. Comfy, clean bed and plenty towels in bathroom.

8.0 / 10.0

Nice old hotel in a good location, just need to smarten their act for breakfast guests!

The room was a very good size with space to work! The bed was very comfortable and the shower excellent. Parking for the hotel was only a few hundred yards away and you can, at least, unload at the front of the hotel!

The breakfast was buffet style and the cooked breakfast was not good, everything massively overcooked and only luke warm at best! Will stick with continental next time! Disappointed not to get Earl Grey Tea, but as teaspoons also seemed to be an issue, not too surprised!

8.0 / 10.0

Great location, friendly staff, good value

Good location - easy to find - friendly staff - lovely breakfast

Plumbing wasn’t great

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent

Friendly staff. Clean Hotel Value for money. Great location.

1.0 / 10.0

Avoid unless you don’t mind a dirty shit hole.

Short staffed. Cold food. Dirty rooms. Pillows with brown stains on, stains on walls.

Worst hotel I’ve stayed in ever.

8.0 / 10.0

Convenient to activities we were interested in

Great location

7.0 / 10.0

it was okay

The location was excellent—close to the river and right in the center. The room was warm, and the breakfast was okay. There wasn’t a huge selection, but all the basics were available.

On Friday, from 5 a.m. until 8 a.m., the rubbish trucks were collecting non-stop — it was super loud with the sound of falling bottles and the clatter of bins. The staff were okay, though I wouldn’t say they were very friendly. My duvet was smelly, so I asked for it to be changed. It was replaced, but lay on the bed upside down, with part of the duvet hanging out of the cover. I understand the staff are busy since the hotel is quite big, but come on — it’s not that hard to put the duvet on properly. By the way, the coffee and tea were awful.

3.0 / 10.0

Only real thing going for this hotel is it's location,the palace hotel next door is much better

Breakfast was cold and hard the fried eggs were solid

We did dinner bed and breakfast deal, the dinners were not good the starter was good but the main meal was not, so much so we did not eat there on the second night, we were not the only ones to say that another 2 couples went out for something to eat on the second night too

4.0 / 10.0

Not great

Location

Tired Hotrl very run down.

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable. Close to some great souvenir shops.

Loved the location. My room was easily accessible, roomy and the facilities were great. Breakfast and dinner were both great.

It was all great for the night I was there.

6.0 / 10.0

Good value for money considering the location.

Strategic positioning, near by the city centre

Old structure, room fairelly clean

5.0 / 10.0

Location was good but would not rush to stay here again.

Location of this hotel was superb in city centre Inverness, a 5min walk from the main shops, bars, restaurants etc. We ate in the bar which was good, and had breakfast which was fine (expensive if you only want a small breakfast).

Our bed sheets were not clean and the shower curtain in the bathroom was filthy. This was reported to Reception on checkout and also by email afterwards but no compensation or response was made which is very poor. The room was not cleaned on our 2nd day - bins full and towels left. The room was based on the first floor at the back of the hotel and it was VERY hot (this was in September!), there was a fan but even with windows open and heaters off it was pretty uncomfortable trying to sleep. It is an old hotel so cannot expect all the modern luxuries but there was a hint of Faulty Towers.

8.0 / 10.0

Value for money

Proximity to town

Low water pressure

5.0 / 10.0

Won’t be back

View was the best

Not very clean Cobwebs hanging from roofs Had to have breakfast in 4 different sittings because kept running out of stuff

6.0 / 10.0

Great location, good breakfast

Staff Good breakfast Bar also did food Great location

Windows stuck open Bathroom needs modernising

8.0 / 10.0

Great location in a lovely city.

Great location on the River in the centre of town. Very quiet. Breakfast, although extra, was good and good value.

Split floors meant not possible to take the elevator/lift to your exact floor. Slow to replenish breakfast items.

3.0 / 10.0

not worth it

location

hotel itself was ok, bedroom and bathroom however were dirty. complained to staff, didnt make a difference. Waited ten minutes for bar staff to arrive for a bottle of water. For £142 for one night, we were extremely disappointed.

6.0 / 10.0

We have stayed at the Columba many times and are very sad to see the building and standards sliding.

The location - not far from the railway station and close to Eden Court. Exceptional views of the castle and river.

The outside of the building is in a quite terrible state and our room on the third floor was a bit tired and in need of some maintenance. The window has seen better days and neither the door lock nor the chain functioned as they should. Breakfast was not of the best - dried up and not hot enough - lying out for too long, and insufficient staff to look after the food and the guests. The bar closes too early for a nightcap after theatre.

8.0 / 10.0

Good overall value

Great location, friendly staff and excellent food. Very good value for money overall.

Room clean but very basic, although the essential toiletries were provided.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality. 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 Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality 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 Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, non-smoking, pets allowed, heating, and wheelchair accessible.

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Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

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About this hotel

Amenities at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality

Map of Inverness

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hotel in Inverness

Reasons to book

Map of Inverness

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Columba Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality?

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