HotelColumba

The Columba Hotel sits on the banks of the river Ness, overlooked by Inverness castle and within comfortable walking distance of Inverness city centre. This puts it in an excellent location from which to enjoy the attractions that the capital city of the Highlands has to offer as well as providing a great base from which to explore the unspoilt majesty of the Highlands beyond. The hotel's 76 well-appointed guest bedrooms blend traditional style with modern comfort, beautifully decorated in subdued colours to leave you feeling relaxed and calm at the end of a busy day out exploring this rapidly growing city. Many with impressive views out over the River Ness and beyond, they provide everything you would expect from a good 4 star hotel. The Columba's on site Carvery restaurant boasts an impressive range of traditional British meals, which you can enjoy in its tasteful and elegant surroundings. John McNab's bar and bistro provides more casual fare along with a range of over 100 malt whiskies, including many local interpretations of Scotland's 'water of life'.

Situated on the banks of the River Ness, the Columba Hotel is overlooked by Inverness Castle, and is within easy walking distance of the theatre, shops and other amenities. As 'Capital of the Highlands', Inverness is an excellent base for exploring this part of Scotland. Loch Ness with its famous monster is only a few miles away, and in the opposite direction lies the Culloden Battlefield.

The Victorian, grey stone Swallow Columba Hotel, with its modern interior, is located on the banks of the River Ness facing Inverness Castle. It features 76 guestrooms, over four floors, with contemporary, earth toned decor and dark wood furniture. All include satellite television, direct dial telephones, wireless Internet access, clock radios and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms have hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Hypo allergenic bedding is available on request.
The hotel's Carvery Restaurant serves a wide selection of dishes using fine, local ingredients, and guests can also enjoy a coffee or light snack at MacNabb's Bistro, or sample one of its selection of more than 100 malt whiskies. The front desk is open 24 hours, and staff can provide safe deposit boxes and arrange childcare, and laundry and dry cleaning. Guests can catch up on the news with complimentary newspapers in the lobby, order snacks and drinks from the room service menu, and relax with a drink in the bar. There are business services, and wireless Internet access throughout the hotel for those with laptops. Motorists can use nearby parking. The hotel is in an excellent position to explore the surrounding area; Fort George and Cawdor Castle are both eight miles away, and Loch Ness, with its infamous monster hiding in the depths, is 10 miles distance. Inverness Airport is eight miles away, an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.