If you like whisky and craft beer, the Glen Mhor Hotel is well worth considering. It is attached to the unique Uile-bheist ‘brewstillery’, which has a handsome bar, whisky and beer flight tastings and distillery tours, and the hotel has its own restaurant too.
Set on the north bank, the hotel spans ten Victorian townhouses and around a hundred rooms, some with views of Inverness Cathedral and Eden Court Theatre. It is an eco-conscious operation with a forward-thinking owner, Victoria Erasmus, and guests can use city-centre parking at a discounted rate.
Location & Parking
The Glen Mhor stands on the quieter north (west) bank of the River Ness, looking across to Inverness Cathedral and a few minutes from Eden Court Theatre. It is still an easy riverside walk over Ness Bridge into the main shopping streets, so you get calm at night and the centre on your doorstep by day. Crucially for drivers, the hotel offers discounted city-centre parking — a real advantage on this side of the river, and one of the reasons it suits people touring Loch Ness and the North Coast 500 by car.
Rooms & Amenities
Spread across ten linked Victorian townhouses, the roughly one hundred rooms vary in size and character, and the best look out over the cathedral and the river. The draw is the on-site Uile-bheist brewstillery, where you can book whisky and beer flight tastings or a tour, plus a restaurant and bar so you never have to go far for dinner. Sustainability runs through the building, from its own low-carbon energy scheme to the eco-minded ethos of owner Victoria Erasmus.
Who It Suits
A strong pick for whisky and craft-beer fans, couples wanting a riverside room with a view, and drivers who value discounted parking near the centre. If you want five-star luxury go to Ness Walk; if you want to be in the middle of the nightlife, the River Ness Hotel or Hootananny sit on the livelier east bank.
Practical Tips
- Discounted city-centre parking is available — confirm the rate when booking
- Book a brewstillery tasting or tour in advance, as slots fill up
- Ask for a cathedral- or river-view room on the upper floors
- Eden Court Theatre is a few minutes’ walk for shows and films
- It is a short riverside walk over Ness Bridge into the main shopping area
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Glen Mhor Hotel have parking?
Yes — guests can use city-centre parking at a discounted rate, which is a real bonus on the north bank of the river. It makes the Glen Mhor a practical base for touring Loch Ness and the North Coast 500 by car.
What is the Uile-bheist brewstillery?
It is the hotel’s own combined brewery and distillery, with a bar, whisky and craft-beer flight tastings and tours. Booking ahead is wise, as tasting sessions are popular.
