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The Ambassador Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers savor local flavors at the restaurant and enjoy drinks at the bar in this inviting retreat in the heart of Inverness City Centre

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Strathness House welcomes visitors to central Inverness with a restaurant serving local cuisine and a bar for evening drinks. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout this smoke-free property. Previous travelers consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance their stay.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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Superior Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 133 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 134 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 115 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Single Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 106 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 231 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premier Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite

Superior Suite | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • River view
  • 332 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located on a river, The Ambassador Hotel is in Inverness City Centre, a neighborhood in Inverness. Uilebheist Distillery & Brewery and Torvean Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Merkinch Local Nature Reserve and Merkinch Local Nature Reserve. Inverness Botanic Gardens and Wildwoodz Paintball and Lasertag Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Inverness travel guide
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4 Ardross Terrace, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5NQ

What's nearby

  • Inverness Cathedral showing heritage elements, night scenes and heritage architecture
    Inverness Cathedral
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Inverness Castle showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and chateau or palace
    Inverness Castle
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • HDTCMN The Eastgate shopping centre in Inverness in the Highland Reigon of Scotland. SCO 11,266.
    Eastgate Shopping Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • EAX2E1 dh Victorian market INVERNESS INVERNESSSHIRE Interior of old shopping mall shops. Image shot 2014. Exact date unknown.
    Victorian Market
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Inverness Station
    12 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Johnny Foxes
    4 min walk
  • Xoko
    6 min walk
  • Number 27
    6 min walk
  • Grain & Grind
    3 min walk

About this property

The Ambassador Hotel

Guesthouse near Inverness Castle
The Ambassador Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and toilet paper
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily until 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 4 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 4 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 4 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Strathness House Inverness
Strathness House Guesthouse
Strathness House Guesthouse Inverness

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ambassador Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ambassador Hotel?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ambassador Hotel on Mar 22, 2026 start from $240, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 5 per day.

What time is check-in at The Ambassador Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Ambassador Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ambassador Hotel located?

Located in Inverness City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Inverness Cathedral and Inverness Castle. Eden Court Theatre and Inverness Visit Scotland Information Centre are also within 10 minutes. Inverness Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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