Ness Walk Hotel★★★★★
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Inspector comments
"A fine blend of old and new set among splendid gardens."
Overview
Ness Walk is a 15-minute walk from the city centre. The hotel is built around a 19th-century house with a newer building blending in to give guests the best of both worlds. Bedrooms cater well for the needs of the modern traveller with many thoughtful extras provided as standard. Sumptuous meals are served in Torrish which looks over the gardens to the river. A professional team deliver attentive service with warm hospitality.
Ratings & awards
AA 5 Star Hotel
Green Tourism Gold
Our inspector loves...
River Side Walks - The hotel looks over towards the river and is a great location to sit back and relax.
Secure Parking - Chargeable parking is on hand with entry and exit barrier controlled.
Pretty gardens - Picturesque gardens that really come into their own during the summer months.
Hospitality of the Team - The team are naturally friendly and do engage well with their guests.
Quality food - Using locally sourced provenance and with accurate cooking evident.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Rooms
- En-suite rooms: 47
- Family rooms:
- Bedrooms Ground: 18
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Designated accessible parking
Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. -
Single-level
The venue is all on one level, with no steps or raised thresholds. -
Lift
There are lift(s) available. An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
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Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site. -
Quieter table
A table located in a quieter area is available, where noise is minimised. -
Table service as standard or on request
Table service is available as standard or on request. -
Dietary requirements catered for
A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
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Wheelchair-accessible bedroom
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom to accommodate wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments. -
Wheelchair-accessible bedroom (restricted space)
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom to accommodate wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments. Wheelchair turning space is at least 1200mm x 1200mm. -
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom with roll-in shower
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom with a level floor, including a roll-in shower. -
Emergency assistance alarm
An emergency assistance alarm is available in at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom and/or wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
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Ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom
There is at least one ground floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. -
Standard bathroom with separate shower unit
There is at least one bathroom for a standard bedroom with a separate shower unit or wetroom, instead of a shower over a bath.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people
Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers. -
Map / floorplan showing accessibility facilities
A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available. -
Disability awareness / equality training
Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. -
Emergency alarm with vibrating pillow pad
A vibrating pillow pad alarm to alert deaf guests in an emergency is available.
About the area
Apart from the Orkneys and the Shetlands, Highland is Scotland’s northernmost county. Probably its most famous feature is the mysterious and evocative Loch Ness, allegedly home to an ancient monster that has embedded itself in the world’s modern mythology, and the region’s tourist industry.
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