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Reviews of Macdonald House This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

1 Ardross Terrace, Inverness, IV3 5NQ, United Kingdom

Review Score

Based on 68 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    5.6

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  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    A comfortable, friendly, traditional guest house in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night

    I booked the cottage room, which had a small kitchen with a microwave. I didn't have time to make much use of it, but for a longer stay it would be great, and good for anyone on a budget. The location is very good indeed - quiet and close to the river, but a short walk from the city centre.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom - Top Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The WiFi didn't work great in the room, and the house had a lingering cigarette smell to it that we didn't like

    The place was very cozy and really close to the centre. The host was very friendly and helpful, gave us tips for our trip and let us store our bags there after check out

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The whole building despite being very clean, and there being non smoking signs all over the building, it had a terrible smell of cigarette.

    The location was very good. We had lovely rooms with nice natural light and very clean. Very close to the city centre and the park.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    7.0
    very nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    nice location, nice room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location, hoestness, room and bed

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2023

    9.0
    loved the annexe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    if I had been in the main house I might have struggled with the smoking from downstairs. I have asthma and my lungs are sensitive - but I was in a separate building which was fine!

    location was perfect for Eden Court, Cathedral and walking along the river. I had a little annexe to myself which was really cute. There was a wee courtyard bit for sitting out, lots of eateries, food kiosks nearby. Will definitely go back.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    9.0
    Good7
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The people that run theb&b are very nice people.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2022

    8.0
    Conveniently located and reasonably priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a strong smell of cigarette smoke. We opened the windows at night so it was tolerable in the rooms.

    Host was very friendly and offered great recommendations for food and sightseeing. The location was excellent to allow for walking around the city or nearby wooded area.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Fiona, the host, is a warm, welcomming and service minded person. The one in a kind that I will remember for ever and miss. This place is kind of old, but it is clean and is enormously charming. Splendid location.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The history and location of this guesthouse are unbeatable. Amazing point to venture out from for exploring Inverness. Fiona was a marvelous host and very flexible with our late flight in and arrival time. Room decor was dated, but that was kind of the point lol. Very comfortable and great breakfast on top of it all.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2022

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom - Top Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful location lovely hoste

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good location. 10 mins from Stornoway centre.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2022

    9.0
    Pleasant stsy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little cramped space wise

    I had a little self contained flat addition to main house to myself.very comfortable and quiet .

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2022

    8.0
    Well located hotel, easy access to twon and major roads. Large comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing comes to mind

    Excellent location, easy walk to center of town and bars & restaurants. Quiet neighborhood over looking the canal. Fiona was very friendly and addressed any issues raised in a timely manner

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent breakfast .Fiona is a lovely ,friendly and helpful host .

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2022

    8.0
    Good but be warned of cigarettes
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The house smelled strongly of cigarettes and the odour pervaded my bedroom, making my clothes smell. Smokers may not have minded but it was irritating to me.

    The proprietess was very friendly and helpful. The bedroom was comfortable and well equipped and the location was within walking distance of the town centre, rail station and other amenities. The continental breakfast had plenty of choices.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom - Top Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fiona was brilliant and helped us with all sorts of things.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    It was lovely to get a bedsit style place, equipped with small but adequate bathroom and a teeny kitchenette as well as small bedroom. Price for two nights was reasonable too, not extortionate as other places are throughout Inverness this time of year. I didn't notice UHT milk available on tray with kettle/tea/coffee/sugar so went round to the house to ask for milk which the hostess was more than willing to provide. She also insisted on topping the milk jug up for the following evening/morning too! Definite plus marks! Bed was comfy, shower though small was efficient.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    10
    Cheerful and pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with being modernised

    The view and the garden terrace

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    6.0
    Very well located, authentic, guest house. It's a shame there's a strong smell of tobacco everywhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Strong smell of tobacco

    Great location, spacious room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2024

    4.0
    Try somewhere else first.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I was in the annex as I read that the main house smelt badly of cigarette smoke (which is does - the people who run it must heavily smoke in their part on the ground floor), but all of the bedding reeked of sour cigarette smoke, even in the annex. And it was absolutely freezing. The little heater in the bathroom ran all night without making a difference to the frigid air in the annex - ended up sleeping in clothes and under my winter jacket.

    Was close to where I needed to be early the next morning.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fiona was lovely and very fun to chat with. We enjoyed waking up next to the beautiful river in a cozy room with lots of character.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2023

    10
    excellent value and comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    early access was great

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    10
    Lovely welcoming owners who can’t do enough to law your stay lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing😊

    It is a lovely property. Ideal for being close to everything!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2023

    5.0
    Nice enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cottage - Annex
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to bike race start

    Stayed in April 2023

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