Carlton Hotel
67 High Street Forres
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Why people book this hotel
“Staff were extemely friendly and helpful”
“Great staff”
“Room was very comfortable, although Id have liked to have opened the window as q…”
“Big room”
“Friendly staff, great location and value for money”
“Location Nathan very personable”
“For the price decent value”
“Good value, but shared a bathroom - part of the deal”
“Booked and paid for an upgraded cooked breakfast each day”
“Breakfast was very good”
“Very friendly staff and helpful Free welcome drink Great breakfast Easy parkin…”
Overview
Situated in Forres and within 43 km of Inverness Castle, Carlton Hotel has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 20 km from Elgin Cathedral, 34 km from Castle Stuart Golf Links and 42 km from University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Inverness Railway Station is 42 km from the hotel, while Brodie Castle is 6.6 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Flora
couple
June 5, 2026
“A comfortable good value hotel.”
Friendly staff, great location and value for money.
jeannie
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
“One night was OK, not sure if Id want to stay longer”
Was much bigger than I had expected. Staff were extemely friendly and helpful. I was vet impressed by all of them. Downside...a lot of stairs 3rd floor, and shower on my floor not working. Room was very comfortable, although Id have liked to have opened the window as quite warm. For the price decent value
Karina
extended_group
May 31, 2026
“Authentic”
Great staff. Big room. Authentic
Alan
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
“Hotel Review”
Really helpful staff. My plans changed last minute and I needed to stay an extra couple of days with no notice. Chatted to the staff, they sorted me out with no fuss immediately.
Garry Clayto
solo_traveller
May 29, 2026
Super friendly staff with a free complimentary drink on arrival was a super nice introduction to the property.
Dan
couple
May 28, 2026
Staff could have been a bit more knowledgeable.
Colin
family_with_children
May 27, 2026
“Nice old building but needs a lot of tlc. Facilities need modernising and repairs done.”
Breakfast, only one piece of brown bread available and the crust. Asked the staff (teenager) for more but he couldn't find any. Second morning, milk was off. Also shower broken, had to use another shared bathroom for shower facility one floor down!
Tester
solo_traveller
May 27, 2026
“See above”
Booked and paid for an upgraded cooked breakfast each day. First day breakfast fair but slow to arrive. Second day was greeted in dining room, waited for breakfast, and waited….After 30 minutes I enquired if they had forgotten my breakfast and was told I hadn’t ordered one! I showed my receipt for two cooked breakfasts, and left for my 7 hour journey home. Will not be returning or recommending.
Adam
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
The room was a fair size and had what we needed. Although we didn't use them the drink token each we were given on arrival was a nice touch.
Jennifer
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
No doubt it has been a fabulous old building. Bit tired around the edges now. Breakfast was very good. Staff very friendly.
Jennifer
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
Everything available for stay
Brian
couple
May 22, 2026
“Will look elsewhere next time in vicinity”
Location Nathan very personable
Elizabeth
couple
May 21, 2026
Very friendly staff and helpful Free welcome drink Great breakfast Easy parking Centre of Forres for access to local restaurants and shops Good for exploring the whole area
Anthony
solo_traveller
May 20, 2026
“Excellent value.”
Good value, but shared a bathroom - part of the deal.
Ioannis
couple
May 20, 2026
“Avoid”
Geographically ok. Fairly cheap. Staff was friendly.
Olwen
solo_traveller
May 19, 2026
Staff were kind ,I had wasps fling about there must be a nest somewhere
Nigel
solo_traveller
May 15, 2026
Friendly reception, comfortable bed, ideal location
Toni
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
Kind and friendly staff. Traditional Scottish feel. Attended a funeral and staff went above and beyond to facilitate every need.
Larry
solo_traveller
May 14, 2026
The location was ideal for local amenities and days out. A lovely 300 year old building. The staff we spoke to were pleasant.
jackie
solo_traveller
May 13, 2026
“Would not return requires a good health and hygiene overhaul”
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Facilities
Activities
Billiards, Evening entertainment, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Pets allowed, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Parking
Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Daily housekeeping
Two-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment
This apartment includes 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The apartment offers a seating area, a dining area, an electric kettle, a flat-screen TV, as well as city views. The unit has 4 beds.
Family Room with Shower
Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV, as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 2 beds.
Family Room with Shower
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room offers an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV, as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 2 beds.
Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, a flat-screen TV, as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The double room provides a TV, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The double room features a TV, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor and heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The double room provides an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The double room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Budget Twin Room
Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room offers a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as a quiet street view. The unit offers 2 beds.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. The twin room features an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Quadruple Room
Providing free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 3 beds.
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