Inverness West hotel

We stayed one night and chose this hotel due to location which did not disappoint however the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. The hotel itself is looking tired and could be doing with a freshen up but the standard of cleaning was poor in the corridor's and in the rooms. The smell of dampness hits you as soon as you enter the corridor and the carpets needed a good vacuum. It was evident that the surfaces in the rooms had not been cleaned, splashes on walls not wiped, and carpet not vacuumed. Would not come back. Staff is bar friendly and helpful.

I stayed here recently and was genuinely impressed by the warmth of the welcome. Staff were friendly and attentive. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the bathroom was fairly good overall, though some areas could benefit from deeper cleaning, especially beneath the toiletry holder in the shower and along the bottom of the shower screen. Unfortunately, the Wi-Fi was very poor during my stay, which made it difficult to stay connected. More concerning were the restaurant toilet facilities (Ladies), which were dirty and had a persistent unpleasant smell, which this really detracted from the overall experience. With improvements to cleanliness in both private and shared areas, and a reliable internet connection, this hotel could offer a consistently high-quality stay. The hospitality and comfort were definite strengths, but attention to detail in maintenance and hygiene is needed.

Truly appalling - apparently had a leaking roof this week. But looking at the outside there is evidence of unhealthy damp on all vent areas. Room on 3rd floor was unusable because of stink of damp and rotting. I have been moved to ground floor and room OK If you are looking at this expecting a Premier Inn experience I'd strongly recommend looking elsewhere. Restaurant has next to nobody in it but staff shortages mean that barely any booking available.

The staff at the hotel were amazing — very helpful, friendly, and accommodating. They even provided snacks on Sunday morning for the marathon, which was a thoughtful gesture. This is the only positive thing I can say about the hotel, and I want to emphasize that every member of the team was genuinely kind and attentive. The hotel itself is very run-down, with leaks everywhere and unpleasant odors throughout. The corridor on the ground floor between the rooms had a drainage leak, leaving everything damp and musty. Our room was poorly ventilated (the windows couldn’t be opened) and had a constant smell of moisture and mold. Every time someone in the hotel flushed their toilet, the smell would come through ours. The humidity in the room was unbearable — even after 24 hours, none of the towels would dry. Trying to minimize the number of towels we used to help the hotel reduce washing, we ended up having to reuse damp towels repeatedly. We paid what I consider an extortionate amount for our stay (I understand it was a busy period due to the Loch Ness Marathon), but the condition of the hotel was shockingly bad for the price. I’ve stayed in many hostels during my student days in the 2000s, but I’ve never experienced one as poorly maintained as this hotel. Oh and the wifi was atrocious.

We were pleasantly surprised after reading the recent negative reviews on various sites. Despite the restaurant undergoing renovation and the hotel being very busy due to the Loch Ness marathon we were able to book a table for dinner Fri, Sat and Sun, albeit quite early. The food and service were good. Communal areas definitely need an upgrade and more frequent cleaning but our room was clean and comfortable. Staff were welcoming and free cereal bars, bananas and bottled water for marathon participants was a nice touch.