Inverlochy Castle Hotel

I’ve stayed in many places in Scotland and this one didnt disappoint. It’s a beautiful building with grand rooms. Big windows and lovely surrounds. The staff were friendly and attentive. Sometimes too much. But better that than none at all. What’s interesting and I couldn’t put my finger on it whilst there. But afterwards I have a few thoughts. 1. The evening meal occasion is very stuffy!! Too much formality possibly. It’s not sophisticated charm. Almost a playbook to 1980’s dining rooms or dare I say it basil fawlty. Doilies on tables is just very old fashioned. 2. Also a lot of non local / Scottish staff. Surprisingly few indigenous locals and that threw us. Everyone was lovely mind you. It also felt like some staff were on the clock 12-16 hours a day. From breakfast to post dinner drinks. That felt awkward for us. 3. Main dining room food was excellent and everyone should be commended for great food. I did find the ‘give us’ your breakfast slot annoying. We should just come down when we are ready. Also the room was very very hot. See comment about jackets later. 4. The bedrooms miss some key things. Plugs near mirrors for hairdryers. Consistent presentation of turndown. Some nights water added to room others not. Sometimes bed turned down others not. Nonspecific desk for writing at / working at or make up table with good lighting. 5. Jackets at dinner!! When you’re up for a weekend in late Feb. You’re more worried about packing a fleece than a dinner jacket. So why insist! Seems very 1970’s. 6. Happy staff. We did meet a lady who had worked there 45?years. That’s amazing and she was superb in her praise of everyone.

Celebrated a birthday with my husband. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, everything was just superb! Our room had views of Ben Nevis, our 5 course dinner was incredible - as was the breakfast and I have to say, the staff were amazing. Nothing was too much trouble! We thought it might be a bit stiff or old fashioned - but it was so relaxing and peaceful - and the pictures don't do it justice. It's really lovely and full of old Scottish charm. Loved it !

Excellent all round stay. Fantastic building and ambience. Wonderful suite. Great staff. Outstanding food. Truly 5*

Final leg of our Highland tour and a very welcome surprise. Hotel is set in beautiful grounds outside Fort William, with views towards Ben Nevis. Superb breakfast, one of the best we’ve ever had in a hotel. In summary : Elegant old world charm and attention to detail

Our experience at the castle was magical and magnificent. My wife and I were celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary as well as my wife’s successful heart surgery so we stopped at the castle to have a special dinner. Not only did they accommodate us last minute but they also loaned me a dinner jacket because I didn’t bring one from home. Start to finish, it was perfect! The meal was one of the best that we have ever had and the chefs and host were so wonderful to talk to. They explained everything, helped us pair with the perfect drinks, and were just fantastic. At the end of the night they even surprised my wife with chocolate covered strawberries that spelled out ‘Congratulations’. What a wonderful touch! We plan to visit the castle with our kids one day during the holidays so that they too can experience the magic that we saw. Definitely a 10/10 for us!