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Carlton Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A cozy interior with a stained glass window, a bench, and a staircase. - Carlton Hotel (Forres)
A historic building with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent 'CARLTON' sign. - Carlton Hotel (Forres)
A bar with multiple beer taps and a counter. - Carlton Hotel (Forres)
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a radiator. - Carlton Hotel (Forres)
A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a smaller bed in the corner. - Carlton Hotel (Forres)
Carlton Hotel provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, and a small bedside table with a mirror.

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a lamp, and a telephone.

Traditional Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Basic Quadruple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a smaller bed in the corner.

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a radiator.

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand, a built-in sink, and a mirror.

Basic Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Room

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table, a lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Room

A four-poster bed with a green bedspread and matching pillows, a black armchair, a small table with a red tablecloth, and framed certificates on the wall.

Comfort Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Forres is home to Carlton Hotel. Forres Tolbooth and Universal Hall Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kinloss Country Golf Club and Boath House Spa. Visit our Forres travel guide
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67 High St, Forres, Scotland, IV36 1AE

What's nearby

  • A tall stone monument surrounded by glass panels.
    Suenos Stone
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Moray Coast Trail
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grant Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dava Way
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ben Romach Distillery
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Forres Station
    12 min walk
  • Inverness (INV)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brodie Countryfare
    5 min drive
  • Mosset Tavern
    3 min walk
  • Kimberley Inn
    8 min drive
  • Cafe 1496
    1 min walk
  • The Captains Table
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 11:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 10 per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12 per person
  • Pet deposit: GBP 10 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of GBP 10 per stay and a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Carlton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Carlton Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carlton Hotel located?

Situated in Forres, this hotel is steps from Moray Coast Trail and Forres Tolbooth. Dava Way and Grant Park are also within 5 minutes. Forres Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Carlton Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t like the stairs No lift☹️ Good breakfast. Near all the shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Yes car park nearby. The lady from the bar was lovely and friendly great service. The poor chef doing breakfast on his own was fantastic. Lovely cooked breakfast and really good service. The hotel could do with refurbishing, it’s a lovely building. We stayed 1 night as visiting family in area so served its purpose. Thank u
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value hotel,nice staff..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Ava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Carlton staff was very kind. Facilities were nicely kept. My only complaint would be the noisy nights outside of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Super friendly staff and a comfy stay

I was visiting Forres for a work event and needed a hotel nearby. The Carlton was lovely. The staff were exceptionally friendly and welcoming; check in was a breeze. The room was super clean and had all the amenities you needed. The bed was excellent and very comfy. Would thoroughly recommend this excellent hotel which is great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Very comfortable and welcoming. The staff are all very friendly and helpful . The bar downstairs also very welcoming and the bar staff were really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great stay

The hotel/pub looks like an 'old man's pub' but the rooms are very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was very tasty and Claire was amazingly helpful and friendly by pointing out the best places to eat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Staff & service
the staff that this hotel was extremely helpful. Basic hotel good for a couple of nights stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

machel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Decent room, free drink voucher, free breakfast. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very unique, beautiful, and comfortable. The pub was lively! Very interesting place to stay, would return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Baxter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cozy and clean, staff was extremely friendly and enjoyable to talk to. The bar/pub downstairs was a great chill atmosphere filled with people who clearly knew and loved each other. Plenty of options for food in the area, and the pub was priced very reasonably. Will absolutely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

CRAIG

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming, property itself was fairly run down carpets could have been vacuumed, windows had to be propped open and some had metal straps across to prevent opening due to rot, power shower was cold and just a trickle lucky was only one night stay as i would have left.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and recently decorated but building was old fashioned.The staff were very friendly and efficient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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4/10 Poor

Josette

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We tried to save a little money by staying here and I guess we got what we paid for. The room was sparse, the mattress was uncomfortable, the room was too warm, and it was noisy. There is no parking on premises, but free parking down the road. Breakfast was fine, and the checkout was easy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay. Staff were pleasant. There was a difference in the price charged by Hotels .com and the receipt from the hotel. The hotel explained they had given me a receipt for what they were charging. I would have to go back to Hotels.com regarding the difference which they could explain.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great staff and comfortable stay. There are stairs and no lift so it’s not suitable for people with physical disability. It takes time to get the water running hot but the place was quite nice and much better than I expected from the ratings. Breakfast was not that great but the complementary drinks and coffee machine in the room was a nice bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Decent sleep, but skip the breakfast

The rooms are clean and comfortable, though a bit noisy late at night (but they gave earplugs…). No lift, so did have a lot of stairs to climb. The main disappointment was the breakfast. Poor quality food, overcooked, wrong items, and scarcity of food on buffet. Staff were friendly and helpful; checkout was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Staff but a few niggles

The Hotel is on a street corner and parking nearby is limited we had bags and a child with us and our room was on the top floor and no lift available so 6 flights of stairs the room itself was well presented and clean but this is where the niggles came in our bed sheet had a cigarette burn hole in it and the shower which was very complicated to use the main handle was hanging off had had to be constantly pressed back on it was a windy old day and the top floor windows which where old sash cord type windows and had the wind stopping resistance of a seive however its not all bad staff are lovely breakfast was amazing not sure if we would use again but its not all bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Ramakrishnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are all in upper floors 2nd or above, no elevator/lifts made it difficult for elders. The rooms are well maintained. Water pressure/hot water is an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for an overnight during our Highlands road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, charming hotel, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not stay again very basic room dated decor barley clean shower poor cold not much pressure,a pub with rooms went out to a Chinese restaurant walking distance parking on Main Street not ideal either
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Fielding

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room 20 was quite difficult to sleep in due to its proximity to the roof. Those darned doves were cooing all night and morning. We could hear then moving about. Mattresses were old and uncomfortable. Quite sure a spring popped getting into bed. Stains on the dark carpet. The receptionist/bartender was a great chap. He explained everything quite well. No dedicated parking, but we got a very convenient spot in front.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with the family. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025