The Best Boutique Hotels to Book in Inverness, Scotland
![These boutique hotels in Inverness offer historic charm and top-notch dining](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/h5n3cw-1.webp)
Nestled in the Scottish Highlands at the mouth of the River Ness, Inverness brims with fascinating history and stunning natural landscapes. A 30-minute drive will land you on the site of the Battle of Culloden or the shores of Loch Ness, but there’s plenty to keep you in the city itself. Whether you spend time exploring the 18th-century Fort George and Inverness Cathedral, sipping Scotch at Tomatin Distillery or admiring the blooms at Inverness Botanic Gardens, these boutique hotels in Inverness will imbue your stay with style and personality. Book with Culture Trip today.
1. Craigmonie Hotel Inverness by Compass Hospitality, for residential relaxation
Boutique Hotel, Budget Hotel, Independent Hotel
![Double bed in purple-and-cream room at Craigmonie Hotel Invernes, also containing armchair, chaise longue, desk and chair](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/craigmonie-hotel-inverness_1f6ead5d.webp)
This is the perfect hotel in Inverness if you’re keen to trade river views for quiet, residential relaxation. That said, the hotel’s heated indoor swimming pool checks off the waterside box and you can walk to the River Ness in a matter of minutes. An afternoon of relaxation at the on-site hair and beauty salon is a must, followed by a Scottish dinner at Conservatory Restaurant, where you’ll be convinced to stay in with a glass of Glenmorangie for company.
2. Ness Walk, for reconnecting with the riverside
Luxury, Hotel, Boutique Hotel
![Two adjoining single beds in room with desk, chair, two upholstered armchairs and garden view at Ness Walk](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ness-walk_82c511d1.webp)
Located along the River Ness, the posh Ness Walk is an Inverness luxury hotel so alluring that even the shyest of sea creatures would readily pay a visit. Despite being in the city centre, this 19th-century home will connect you with nature under a canopy of trees. The Cedar Rooms were certainly built for those who need a breath of fresh air; these ground floor suites have river views and private garden seating right outside the patio door.
3. Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel, for the extensive whisky bar
Hotel
![Room at Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel with large bed, bedside lamp, red armchair and curtains and quilt in red-and-brown tartan print](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/845c30d9.webp)
4. Culloden House, for history buffs
Hotel
![The stone, country house exterior of Culloden House, with steps to main door](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/b6c8e251.webp)
5. Bunchrew House, for a 17th-century mansion stay
Hotel
![The exterior of Bunchrew House, Inverness, with dusty red walls and grey slate turrets.](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/e9wt1a-1.webp)
6. Rocpool Reserve Hotel, for next-level dining
Hotel
![A double room at Rocpool Reserve Hotel decorated in cream and brown, with a work desk, TV, bedside tables and separate living area](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/39b62f25.webp)
None of these stylish hotels quite catching your eye? See the best hotels in Inverness for a more diverse collection in the Highlands city, bookable with Culture Trip. On a budget? Discover our guide on the best budget-friendly hotels in Inverness.
Nick Dauk contributed additional reporting to this article.