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Reviews of Black Isle Bar & Rooms

68 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EN, United Kingdom

#32 of 50 hotels in Inverness

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Review Score

Based on 836 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is noisy but hey it's a pub and I knew that when I booked the room. Great location a.d handy too everything.

    The staff were fantastic really helpful amd friendly. Very welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect stay for solo traveller
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was located at the back with the window to the pub terrace. So be mindfull of the noise if you are a light sleeper. The terrace closes at midnight tho, so personally I didn’t mind the noise too much. The stairway hall had an unpleasant smell.

    Very clean room, with all the necessities provided.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    8.0
    Budget accomodation in the centre of Inverness.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Shower stall floor was a little slippy - and might benefit from self adhesive anti slip pads. We were warned about potential noise from the outdoor seating area but actually heard none, but the street noise is pretty loud - just close the windows and wear ear plugs for a good nights sleep. Only 5 rooms but a slow motion closing device on the outer hallway door would reduce the constant door slamming which occured with guests arriving and departing later at night.

    Budget accomodation in the centre of Inverness. Room was very clean, with a good and instantly responsive central heating in the bedroom. Wall mounted towel radiator in the shower room also worked (surprising how many of these are disabled in more expensive hotels). Power shower was very welcome at the end of each day. Toiletries (toilet paper & hand wash soap) were added to without having to be asked Good ventilation on warmer days with both top and bottom opening windows - but with a security catch on both to prevent full opening (which was a good safety feature). Downstairs Bar served excellent selection of quality pizzas.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    9.0
    Good Value, No Frills, Comfortable Accommodation in the Centre of Inverness
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All fine.

    Perfect location in the centre of Inverness with parking close by and a short walk to bus and train stations. The (single) room was small but comfortable and clean with an en-suite shower room and tea / coffee making facilities. Breakfast is not included but there are plenty good cafes nearby. The bar is excellent with a great selection of beers from the local Black Isle Brewery and the freshly made pizzas are recommended. Staff are very friendly and helpful and the place has a lively, friendly vibe. Also dog friendly which is a bonus.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    7.0
    I will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too cramped

    Location cleanliness

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Nice place for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have done with a bigger blanket. As a big person the shower was a tight squeeze to fit into through the glass doors

    Great place for the night. Close to the train station. Bar right downstairs so no need to worry about getting to your hotel after a couple of drinks.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very sparse room. Could have used a comfy chair.

    Location, staff, comfortable beds, clean and hot shower was all great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    very good value for money and very convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The heating was off when I arrived and I didn't notice the heater, concealed behind an armchair until the next morning.

    I asked for a quiet room and my wish was fulfilled. I was also upgraded to a double room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Great simple accommodation, centrally located with fantastic beer and great pizzas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beer excellent, pizza's excellent and staff fantastic.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Twin Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heating was not working and not good soundproofing, noisy because of the bar/garden below as the rooms are on the second floor

    Noisy because of the bar, the heating in the room not working, good and comfortable shower roo

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfy bed,great location,but very noisy on the Sunday night,someone working making a lot of noise.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stairwell could do with a deep clean. But rooms all good

    Very central. Adequate rooms,value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No TV in the room,bed not too comfortable

    Staff very helpful especially when I asked for an extra pillow.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    9.0
    Good Haggis
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Bar abd restaurant downstairs, the secret garden outside to.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike really. Just the fixtures could be fixed like taps that were leaky. Also suggestion, not a reviewz to have a common room with refrigerator, oven and water cooler

    Really liked the staff. Very proactive in figuring things out. Super quick check-in and check out.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    7.0
    Really nice, helpful staff, great pizza and good selection of drinks. very happy with my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff were really friendly and the pizza from the bar was awesome. The local area was quite busy with plenty of places to eat and drink a short walk from the hotel which i liked. The bed was a bunk bed which was fairly comfy to my surprise. Ample choice of drinks from the bar.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2023

    7.0
    Black isle rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only 1 pillow each,could really have done with 2 each. No cupboards or drawers and no fridge to keep water cold.

    Great location Staff very accommodating

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2023

    7.0
    Nice clean, cosy and comfy room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the staff at the Black Isle Bar where quit grumpy. Maybe they didn't have their day, but it's been like that for the 3 times I visited. Rooms far too warm for sleeping.

    Clean, comfy and simple cosy rooms

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A tiny built-in desk/tray. Wish it would have been bigger

    Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed, allocated a quiet room upon request

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    9.0
    Great location above a very good bar. A fair price for the rooms which although basic do the job fin
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, staff and the adjoined bar.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, only a very short walk from the train station. Reception/bar staff were very accomodating, excellent bar downstairs from the hotel as well.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room with Bunk Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room seemed pricey for what we got. There was no chair nor table although there was plenty of space. Some of the other rooms had a table and chairs. Sitting on a bunk bed is not particularly comfortable.

    The location is excellent. The rooms are above the Black Isle Bar in downtown Inverness, close to the bus and train stations. Our room looked out over the street and although we heard a bit of street noise, we did not get any bar noise. The room was newly renovated and had a double/single bunk bed. The bedding and pillows were good. Kettle, coffee and milk were provided (love this!)

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think mattress need replace, I Cannot sleep because the bed. .

    The place near stations, fun staff so wonderful atmosphere. My room was clean and ok

    Stayed in October 2023

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