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Holiday Inn Express Inverness, An IHG Hotel

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#21 of 38 hotels in Inverness
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3.9
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4.4
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4.1
Value
4.0
Located in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Holiday Inn Express Inverness is the perfect base for exploring the area's top attractions. Inverness train station is less than two miles away and Inverness Airport is a 10-minute drive away. Fancy a road trip? Drive along the stunning coastline and landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on the NC500 route and stopover at the hotel. Visit Culloden Battlefield, where the Jacobite Rising reached its climax in 1746. The visitor centre provides a captivating journey through time, recounting the battle's significance. Take a tour of a traditional whisky distillery, such as Glen Ord or Tomatin, and discover the secrets behind the production of Scotland's beloved drink. You can even sample a variety of single malts. One of the most famous attractions in Scotland, Loch Ness is known for its legendary Loch Ness Monster and beautiful scenery. You can take a boat tour, visit the Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition, or admire the views.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Kids stay free
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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Wifi
Bar / lounge
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
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Al B wrote a review Mar 10
12 contributions3 helpful votes
Staff brilliant, couldn't be nicer or more helpful. Breakfast fantastic and the hotel was clean and well equipped. We had a family room which really was too small for a family. A double bed and sofa bed swamped the room. Bathroom ideal but the room seriously too small for adults with two kids. Only for that reason I wouldn't be le to book gain which is shame as everything else perfect.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from General Manager, Owner at Holiday Inn Express Inverness, An IHG Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
I6126NNalb, thanks for your feedback. The team will be happy to see they made a good impression. We're glad you enjoyed our breakfast and were satisfied with the cleanliness levels. We appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again. All the best, Frances - Hotel Operations Manager.
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SimonsReviews1967 wrote a review Jun 2023
Winchester, United Kingdom257 contributions110 helpful votes
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Stayed here for two nights whilst on business at Inverness airport. The hotel is just a 10 minute taxi ride away from the airport. Easy. Room was basic but very clean with a TV and ironing facilities. Bathroom perfectly adequate. The bar area was quiet and relaxed. A free breakfast buffet is offered to all guests. Evening dining is limited but the hotel is just a few minutes walk from a retail park which houses all the usual dining and entertainment venues. Totally opposite is s country pub also. I would very much recommend staying here at a budget price compared to staying directly at the airport. Staff are incredibly friendly and polite. Well done to all!!
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Room Tip: You can use dining facilities at the very nearby retail park or even closer at The Sniw Goose...
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Inverness, An IHG Hotel
Responded Jun 21, 2023
SimonsReviews1967, thanks for reviewing your recent stay. We're glad to see your trip was worthy of 5-stars. We're happy to see you'd recommend our hotel. We hope to see you soon and All the best, Frances - Hotel Operations Manager.
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Wull P wrote a review Mar 9
Wishaw, United Kingdom85 contributions78 helpful votes
The best holiday inn I've stayed in by far and its because of the staff all of them were amazing and would go out there way to make you feel welcome especially Elaine nothing was a problem for her she was amazing 5* would definitely stay there again
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from General Manager, Owner at Holiday Inn Express Inverness, An IHG Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Wow, 5-stars! Thanks so much, wullp. We're committed to delivering a great experience to our guests. We're happy to see you were impressed. We look forward to welcoming you back and All the best, Frances - Hotel Operations Manager.
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Leanne M wrote a review Feb 2024
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The hotel was spotless, bed was comfortable But after sleeping in it for 3 nights we asked for housekeeping Came back bed not changed The breakfast was minimal, much less than other holiday inns but the food was nice enough Location perfect for cinema and the snow goose restaurant across the car park is amazing, food was brill and fantastic customer service Staff were nice
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Hotel Manager, Owner at Holiday Inn Express Inverness, An IHG Hotel
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thanks for the review! We're pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay. Our housekeeping team will be proud to see the lovely comments about the cleanliness. We're glad the hotel's location was a highlight. All the very best, Frances - Hotel Operations Manager
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Itinerant2014 wrote a review Jan 2024
Glasgow, United Kingdom184 contributions96 helpful votes
Stayed here recently and everything was the way it should be. The room was clean and sufficient for my purposes. Sure, evening meals were restricted to pizzas but I knew that in advance so ate elsewhere. The help-yourself breakfast was more than sufficient - scrambled eggs rather than fried eggs - and I was surprised given the time of year at how busy it was in the morning. Well-situated a mile or so outside Inverness with ample car parking.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Room Tip: This place can get very busy.
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Response from General Manager, Owner at Holiday Inn Express Inverness, An IHG Hotel
Responded Jan 19, 2024
Wow, 5-stars! Thanks so much, Itinerant2014. We're happy to know you had a lovely stay at our hotel. We thank you for the feedback and we hope to welcome you back soon. All the best, Frances - Hotel Operations Manager.
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Esthersymon wrote a review Jan 2024
Aberdeen, United Kingdom6 contributions
Don’t think twice about booking this hotel just do it you won’t be disappointed! I just spent 6 nights at this hotel and loved every minute the staff were so welcoming couldn’t do enough for us. We had 2 rooms my son and family in one I was in my own room. Both rooms were perfect and my room was especially clean thanks to my cleaner Lorraine ( I hope that is her name ) She goes above and beyond with the rooms making sure the guest stay is as comfortable as possible. She really is a credit to the hotel! The breakfast although basic and the same everyday was of good quality and enjoyable. Tea and coffee is complementary and available in the restaurant throughout the day, I found that a great touch. I will be returning to this hotel.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from General Manager, Owner at Holiday Inn Express Inverness, An IHG Hotel
Responded Jan 8, 2024
Wow, 5-stars! Thanks so much, easter1212. We're glad you got a warm welcome from the team! Making sure you have a clean and comfortable room is our housekeeping teams' top priority. We're happy to see you enjoyed the inclusive breakfast. We hope to welcome you back and All the best, Frances - Hotel Operations Manager.
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RetiredandLovingIt wrote a review Nov 2023
Rainham, United Kingdom63 contributions8 helpful votes
Modern hotel with nice bedroom and facilities. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Plentiful parking and easy access to A9 The breakfast was probably the worst I have ever experienced in a hotel anywhere in the world. The eggs looked so anaemic they needed a transplant, the bacon did not appeal, could not have cereal as there was no milk. The orange juice was a very week cordial, which I can only assume came from a cheap supermarket. Even the coffee was terrible - not sure how they managed this. I suspect the management, in a misguided attempt to save money, cut budgets to the bone
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Avoid breakfast.
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Response from General Manager, Owner at Holiday Inn Express Inverness, An IHG Hotel
Responded Nov 13, 2023
HullCityExile, thanks for taking the time to review our hotel! We're glad to hear you were impressed with the modern facilities. We're glad you felt the team were friendly and helpful. That's what we like to hear! We are sorry to see we missed the mark at breakfast. We will share your feedback with the team to make sure that we do better. All the best, Frances - Hotel Operations Manager.
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GayleAn wrote a review Nov 2023
Edinburgh, United Kingdom28 contributions39 helpful votes
For the price was pleasantly surprised how nice the rooms were, had everything you need and were lovely & clean. Beds were very comfy. Staff were welcoming and complimentary breakfast was good. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again with family or friends.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Responded Nov 7, 2023
GayleAn, thanks for taking the time to review our hotel! We're thrilled to hear you had a pleasant stay. We're glad you got a warm welcome from the team! We appreciate the perfect rating and we hope to see you soon. All the best, Frances - Hotel Operations Manager.
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BritTraveller68 wrote a review Oct 2023
Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom297 contributions199 helpful votes
I’m writing this as a top-tier member of the IHG loyalty programme for nearly 30-years, who has stayed at many Holiday Inn Expresses - in all their iterations - over the years. Guessing the age of this property, I did have low expectations, but even so this was a disappointing stay. Check-n was fine, but when I got into my room, I soon realised that the electric radiator wasn’t working - a faulty thermostat. So I popped back to the reception and they gave me a portable heater to use. Later, I realised that the water around the base of the toilet bowl wasn’t the sign of a floor that had only just been cleaned, but was instead a leak. So I went back to reception. When they went to enter the issue in the maintenance logbook, they noticed the same problem had been reported the day before by the previous guest. It seems the maintenance guy doesn’t work weekends, hence why it had yet to be fixed. So why was I given that room? Surely a leaky toilet would have meant the room was taken out of service? And given how early I’d arrived, they could have easily allocated this Diamond Elite member a better room. I was also told that unless I could accept a different room type, as they were full that night, I would have to wait till the next day for a room change. I was happy to wait and asked for an extra towel to soak up the water. Unfortunately when I got back to the hotel the next day, I learned that the leak had not been fixed as the maintenance guy had called in sick. When I asked about the room change, I was told they were full again and that there had not been a handover from yesterday’s team, so they’d not been told to get me a new room, before the final rooms were sold. Again, I could accept a different room type now, or wait to see if a room became available as the evening went on. I chose to wait and was lucky. An hour later, they had found me a new room. Now I’ve had a few room changes over the years at IHG hotels, where you collect the new key, move your stuff over, then return the old key. But I was told that wasn’t allowed and I’d have to pack every up, go down to reception and collecting the new key. So I did that, only to be given the key to a room just four doors away from my original. Other disappointments were the free breakfast, that was very lacking in continental items, and you’d be poorly served as a vegetarian. And although it’s only in recent years that Holiday Inn Expresses have started to offer evening meals, the menu here was pretty sparse, and I ended up eating out each evening. So all in all, not a good stay and if I return to Inverness, I will stay elsewhere. I should say that they gave me two vouchers for a drink and snack for the inconvenience, though I’d have rather had a room that was bettter maintained.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded Oct 31, 2023
BritTraveller68, thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience at the hotel wasn’t worth shouting about for all the right reasons! If you’d like to discuss your comments in more detail, we’re all ears. Get in touch with us at manager@expressinverness.co.uk. All the best, Frances - Hotel Operations Manager.
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JamesH334 wrote a review Oct 2023
Carmarthen, United Kingdom28 contributions56 helpful votes
Stayed towards the end of August 2023. Room was fine and of typical Holiday Inn Express style / standard. I requested an hour's late checkout to 12pm for the following morning. However, at approx. 1040 hrs the following, a member of Housekeeping staff attempted to enter my room despite the Do Not Disturb sign still on my door. This occurred whilst I was in the shower, and had the chain latch on my door not been engaged, they would have been able to walk in unobstructed. I complained to the front desk staff about this on check out, and they advised me to email a complaint to info@expressinverness.co.uk. I sent a complaint regarding this issue by email on 31 August 2023, to which I received no response. Therefore, I sent another email on 2 October 2023 to the same email address requesting a response to my initial complaint. To date, I also have not received a reply to this second email either. Not replying to complaints from customers is not just highly disrespectful, it is also extremely unprofessional. I have allowed the hotel management over 2 months to reply to my complaint, which is more than enough time. I have now complained directly to IHG, advising of the hotel's failure to respond to my two emails.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Room Tip: Make sure your room door is securely latched - Housekeeping staff attempted to enter my room...
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Responded Oct 30, 2023
JamesH334, thanks for your feedback. Please drop us an email on manager@expressinverness.co.uk. We can look further into this. All the best, Frances - Hotel Operations Manager.
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Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
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Yes, free parking is available to guests.
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Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.