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The National Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Dingwall with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Cafe
Reception
Superior Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property - evening/night
Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Located in the heart of the city, The National Hotel provides a comfortable retreat with practical amenities. Guests enjoy daily breakfast, WiFi connectivity, and relaxation options at the bar or coffee shop. The attentive staff offers concierge services to enhance the stay.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Family Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Studio

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
High St, Dingwall, Scotland, IV15 9HA

What's nearby

  • Dingwall Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Strathpeffer Pavilion - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Inverness Castle - 22 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Inverness Cathedral - 22 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Eden Court Theatre - 22 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dingwall Station - 2 min walk
  • Inverness (INV) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Storehouse Of Foulis - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ord Arms Hotel Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Glen Ord Distillery, Visitor Centre & Whisky Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Batty’s Baps - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The National Hotel

Property highlights
At The National Hotel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a business center. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The National Hotel boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 6:30 AM

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number SC721829

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The National Hotel Hotel
The National Hotel Dingwall
The National Hotel Hotel Dingwall

Frequently asked questions

Is The National Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The National Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The National Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM– 6:30 AM for a fee of GBP 15.

What time is check-out at The National Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The National Hotel located?

Situated in Dingwall, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Dingwall Museum and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Blackmuir Wood. Eagle Stone and Castle Leod are also within 6 mi (10 km). Dingwall Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

The National Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 184 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 184 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 184 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 184 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 184 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good but dated room. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zain Ur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine for a night or 2, good value for money and good staff. Very tired but clean and comfortable. Food in the bar attached was exce
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice Hotel

Very enjoyable stay. Very clean spacious room. Very friendly courteous staff Excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed overnight but friendly staff & in centre of town would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Marilyn

Not a desirable area of town. Everything in the room was very sloped including the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our one night stay here was good in general. Not much interaction with staff. Entry to reception through the main front door proved difficult as entry was only via key card which you dont have until you have checked in. Entry through the bar to reception. The hotel was clean and food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly enough, but when I went for a shower there was no hot water and no-one in the reception area to speak to about this - not ideal when you have been working all day
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the cleanliness and the quick check in. The room was spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Only downside was the lack of hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Archie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is pretty run-down. The room was clean, the TV worked but the beds were very narrow and uncomfortable. The toilet was clean, and there were towels, but again it was very small (shower, no bath).The breakfast in the morning was adequate, but with a bus load of Chinese tourists, the single person at breakfast was overrun. I would not recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel room lovely and staff very efficient and friendly would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pub downstairs was great. Friendly staff but delays in check in and breakfast due to limited staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Reception staff very good & helpful. Breakfast was the worst in a month of staying in different places in the UK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Soiled sheets on bed, curtains hanging off, no bulbs in light
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First class customer service...staff extremely welcoming and friendly and very helpful...would definitely come again and would highly recommend it to family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No lift
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in for two nights, we were told on arrival that it was chefs night off but would be open the following night but it wasn’t. A complete stranger opened our room door to come in on the second evening. He had been told this was his room, but obviously it wasn’t. The room had the bed against one wall which was inconvenient. It is in a great spot, easily accessible to the town and railway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Area was nice and quiet. Hotel looking tired need of refurb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness

So So

Hotel is a little run down. Breakfast, no more than average.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average overall. However, opened the windows and the ledges were covered in large amounts of bird feces.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, tidy and comfortable room but the stairs could do with a paint job. We didn't gave any food but the bar was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in smooth and informative , very pleasant. Breakfast nice and sufficient. Staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower had two temperatures - Ice cold or slightly less cold. The cold tap ran hot water and the hot tap ran room temperature. The decor is very dated, worn furniture. As a positive - parking is free and staff are nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious,spotless and very comfortable.the massive double walk in shower was amazing and our bed was very comfortable.I would definitely recommend this hotel,just sorry that we couldn’t stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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