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Columba Hotel

4.0 of 5
7 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NF, Scotland
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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East Calder, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Overnight stay in a spacious river view room badly in need of redecoration. Wall coverings heavily scuffed and ceiling significantly cracked. And the bathroom - EEUUGH! Antiquated,mould stained grouting and sealant,enamel on bath missing in one area exposing rusty underlying surface and harbouring goodness knows what bacteria. Steel shelving also covered in rust and missing regulation dial on shower fitting.... More

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Vero Beach, Florida
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Sadly we were terrible disappointed with our accommendations. No heat, drafty, bed uncomfortabe. Badly in need of renovation. Draperies only hung on rods here and there, hanging down in other places. They did bring up a small heater to use to try and warm the room. The only bright point was the meal. Had an excellent dinner.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The hotel is well located with lovely views on to the fast flowing river Ness. It is no more than 5 mins on foot to the centre of town, shops and the Art Gallery & Museum. The staff are friendly and helpful and my room was clean, comfortable and roomy. Food in the hotel and MacNabb's Bistro was variable -... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Stopped in on an Insight tour for 1 night. It's a bit of a mixed review with both Pros and Cons: Pros: - Good Service. Front desk and wait staff were friendly and accommodating - Dinner was nice for an in-hotel offerring - Free WiFi available throughout - Decent sized room - Central location - Recently renovated washroom in our... More

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Amy W, General Manager at Columba Hotel, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

Dear Guest, thank so much for your review following your stay with us recently. I am pleased that overall you enjoyed most aspects of your stay and your kind words will be shared with my team. We do have a refurbishment program in place and your valuable feedback will be added to ensure we are continually improving. With best regards,... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 via mobile

Terrible!!! Would never stay in this hotel again! Don't be fooled by the rooms with a view of the river. Rooms are old and cold. I think a boarding house dorm room would have been better to stay in. the whole hotel was a rabbit maze. If you took a wrong turn you could be lost in the hotel for... More

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Amy W, General Manager at Columba Hotel, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your thoughts following a stay with us. I must say I am very taken aback by your comments and all I can do now is offer my apologies. I have checked our records and we have no log of any guests asking to be shown how to work the self controlled heaters in our Rooms... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

If you like threadbare carpets, uneatable school dinners, Polish staff with limited command of English , the receptionist would have been better understood if she had removed chewing gum first THIS IS THE HOTEL FOR YOU If not choose somewhere else

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Amy W, General Manager at Columba Hotel, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

Dear Guest, It is such a shame when you read a review containing this content. Your thoughts have been noted and I all I can do now is offer you my most sincere apologies that you felt this way about our hotel and team. More

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013 via mobile

I had a 1 night stay at the Columba on a 7 day Scotland tour. Although the Hotel is very old and often maze-like, I found it to be charming and comfortable. The food at dinner was wonderful, accompanied with perfectly baked crusty rolls, and the wait staff was courteous and accommodating. The pub had a wonderful Scottish band, and... More

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Amy W, General Manager at Columba Hotel, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review following you recent stay with us. What a delight to read. I am so pleased you had a good stay with us and your very kind words will be shared with my team. I hope we have the chance to see you back soon and thank you again for taking the time to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Having read reviews of the Columba we had a good idea of what to expect and we were impressed with it overall. Our room at the back of the hotel was very comfortable, clean and cosy with a lovely bath. The water pressure was not great but that was not a problem as we filled the bath a bit earlier... More

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Amy W, General Manager at Columba Hotel, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review following your recent stay with us. It is such a delight to read and I am so pleased that you have enjoyed your stay. The team will be over the moon by such kind words. We are very lucky to have character rooms as well as modern ones, so something for everyone. I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We are very sad to have just left Inverness after a two night stay at Columba, we just didn't want to leave! Our room had the most stunning view over the river. Room was fine however bathroom would appreciate a little maintenance and refurb. Food in the restaurant lovely but as a vegetarian it would have been nice to have... More

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Amy W, General Manager at Columba Hotel, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your review on us. What a delight to read and I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Your kind words will also be a great delight to the team and that we could tick all the boxes for you. I do hope we have the great pleasure of seeing back soon. With... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

The Columba hotel is in a good location right on the river-although everything is really close all over so there aren't really any "bad" locations "downtown". Our room was small and had a king bed (for 2 girls). The bathroom was dimly lit and the toilet didn't flush all the time. The breakfast was acceptable for something in your stomach... More

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Amy W, General Manager at Columba Hotel, responded to this review
April 23, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for your thoughts following a recent stay with us. We are very lucky to be situated just on the River Ness with a stunning views of the castle. I am glad that you enjoyed your time with us and all feedback is greatly recevied, after all without it, we cannot improve and enhance the services we... More

 
 
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What travelers say

  • River Ness(15)
  • Very nice(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Great view(4)
  • Very clean(4)
  • Buffet breakfast(4)
  • Bar staff(4)
  • Front door(3)
  • Very friendly(3)
  • Lovely view(3)

Additional Information about Columba Hotel

Address: 7 Ness Walk, Inverness IV3 5NF, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Scottish Highlands > Inverness
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
#9 Luxury Hotels in Inverness
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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