Leonardo Hotel Inverness, Inverness
About the Hotel
Leonardo Hotel Inverness serves as a pivotal base for exploring the Scottish Highlands. Located just a short distance from Inverness city center, it offers easy access to historical landmarks like Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle. Featuring contemporary accommodations and modern amenities, the hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers. The area boasts a rich blend of culture, nature, and shopping opportunities, making it a significant destination in the Highlands.
Location
Conveniently located on Millburn Road, the hotel is just 1.5 miles from Inverness city center and a short drive from notable attractions. It is easily accessible by public transport, with the nearest bus stop directly opposite the hotel. A mere 15-minute drive from Inverness Airport, the location allows guests to explore the region's natural beauty and cultural heritage, including notable sites like the Inverness Museum and the River Ness.
Rooms
Leonardo Hotel Inverness has 118 rooms that vary in size and style, catering to different guest needs. Each room is equipped with Wi-Fi, Freeview TVs, hot drink docks, and en suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The hotel includes wheelchair-accessible rooms featuring extra-wide doorways and low-level tables. Large windows in many rooms provide ample natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.
Eat & Drink
The hotel's dining facilities include a contemporary restaurant and a stylish bar. Guests can enjoy a hot cooked breakfast or a light continental option each morning in a comfortable setting. The menu features all-day dining with a variety of options, including small plates, salads, and hearty meals. An extensive drinks menu is available, offering cocktails, wines, and freshly brewed illy coffee.
Leisure & Business
Guests have access to a health and leisure club that includes a fully-equipped gym, heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and spa pool. The hotel also provides four meeting rooms suitable for both small and large gatherings. Each meeting space is equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a professional environment for business events.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel is in a convenient location close to the city center and attractions, making it ideal for exploring Inverness and the surrounding areas. However, noise from hotel equipment could disturb your sleep. The rooms are small but clean, though some maintenance issues like rusty nails could be off-putting. The dining experience is overpriced, and the breakfast delivery in a paper bag is not the most satisfying. Service levels vary, with long waits due to busy staff multitasking between different roles.
My stay at the hotel was a bit disappointing. The rooms could have done with more clothes storage, didn't feel fresh or clean. There were marks on towels, carpets were not clean at all, and the room was not suitable for 3 adults. There was nowhere to hang wet towels, and I had to keep the bathroom door closed so it wouldn't set off the alarm. Overall, it wasn't value for money, and I won't be returning.
The hotel had great staff and facilities, but the rooms were too hot that the fire alarm went off at night due to the heat. I found the annoying noise disturbing and missed having a fridge for drinks.
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel; the rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly. However, the dining experience left something to be desired with limited breakfast options. The location was convenient, but there were additional costs for traveling into town. Overall, it was a decent stay with some room for improvement.
The hotel's location is not ideal, being on a dual carriageway far from amenities, but the staff is very nice. The dining experience is lacking in options and quality. The rooms smell of stale cigarette smoke on arrival and are small for 3 adults, with poor views onto a tarred roof exacerbating the heat. Despite these downsides, the beauty therapist and treatments are commendable.
The hotel was conveniently located next to the lift shaft with a lot of passing traffic, making it less peaceful than expected. The room could benefit from fresh paint and bathroom re-sealing, feeling a bit small for the price paid. The staff, however, were exceptionally kind and professional, making our stay pleasant despite the room shortcomings.
The hotel was tastefully decorated and warm, which is always a bonus in Scotland, but the rooms were not clean enough with handprints on the windows and spill marks on the wardrobe doors. Additionally, the room was too small for the price paid, over £150 per night, and lacked a comfortable bed. The lack of included breakfast and the high additional cost of £11 was disappointing.
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The room came with convenient amenities like tea-making facilities, an iron, and a hairdryer, but it was not well cleaned and was quite small and noisy. The service was friendly and very helpful, although there was an issue with the cleanliness of the room that was quickly resolved. The location was good for getting into central Inverness but a bit out of town, although accessible by bus. The dining experience was disappointing with a limited breakfast offering. Overall, the hotel offered a decent stay with a few drawbacks.
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