Carlton Hotel (Forres, GB) from 34 £/night

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Carlton Hotel - Forres

67 High Street Forres, Forres, United Kingdom, IV36 1AE·View on map

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Overall Score

Very good

7.0Very good

Highest Rated

Location8.6

Staff8.6

Free WiFi8.3

Lowest Rated

Cleanliness7.6

Comfort7.5

Facilities6.9

Breakfast6.9

Who stays here

Couples37%

Solo28%

Families19%

Groups15%

Overview

Overall Score

Very good

7.0Very good

Highest Rated

Location8.6

Staff8.6

Free WiFi8.3

Lowest Rated

Cleanliness7.6

Comfort7.5

Facilities6.9

Breakfast6.9

Who stays here

Couples37%

Solo28%

Families19%

Groups15%

Historic hotel in Forres with complimentary welcome drinks, live music, and central access to Brodie Castle

Location and Nearby Attractions

Carlton Hotel Forres sits on the High Street, 6 km from Brodie Castle and 20 km from Elgin Cathedral. The hotel is close to Castle Stuart Golf Links and Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. Forres also provides access to the University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness.

Dining and Breakfast

The on-site restaurant at the Carlton Hotel serves British cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast is included and features a full Scottish breakfast with black pudding and tattie cakes. Guests receive complimentary welcome drinks and sweets at check-in.

Entertainment and Activities

The bar at Carlton Hotel Forres offers live music performances and live sport events on weekends. Billiards and board games are available for guest entertainment. Free earplugs are provided for noise-sensitive guests.

Room Options and Pet-Friendly Policies

Carlton Hotel offers family rooms with private bathrooms or budget-friendly shared bathroom options. Pets are allowed, and dogs have received sausages at breakfast. Rooms include digital TVs and tea and coffee facilities.

Special Touches and Amenities

Free parking is available nearby, and the Carlton Hotel provides vending machines for snacks. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for business travelers. CCTV and security alarms are in place for guest safety.

Location: Central Forres, 6 km from Brodie Castle and 20 km from Elgin Cathedral
Dining: British cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus full Scottish breakfast
Entertainment: Live music weekends, billiards, and board games
Rooms: Family rooms with private or shared bathrooms
Pets: Pets allowed with breakfast sausages for dogs
Welcome: Complimentary drinks and sweets at check-in

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:30

from 07:00-10:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

Breakfast

The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of GBP 12.0 per person.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Building

Number of rooms:14

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Rooms and availability

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Family Room

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Street view
Shower
Heating

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Budget Twin Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

2 Single beds

Street view
Shower
Heating

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed

Street view
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Snack bar

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Sports activities

Billiard tables

Golf course

Sports & Fitness

Golf course
Billiard tables

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment

Room view

Street view

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Carlton Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	34 £
📏 Distance to centre	500 m
✈️ Distance to airport	29.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Inverness, INV

Location

67 High Street Forres, Forres, United Kingdom, IV36 1AE

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67 High Street Forres, Forres, United Kingdom, IV36 1AE

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67 High Street Forres, Forres, United Kingdom, IV36 1AE

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Landmark

Benromach Distillery

1.8 km

Landmark

Sueno's Stone

1.1 km

Landmark

Forres War Memorial

690 m

Landmark

The Nelson Tower

990 m

Park

Grant Park

640 m

Landmark

Dallas Dhu Whisky Distillery

2.3 km

Landmark

Jonathan Wheeler Art Studio

1.1 km

Landmark

Riverview Country Park

3.3 km

Bay

Findhorn Bay

3.8 km

Landmark

Kinloss Abbey

3.8 km

Landmark

Morayvia

4.2 km

Landmark

Findhorn Bay Local Nature Reserve

4.6 km

Landmark

Findhorn Foundation

4.8 km

Landmark

Rodnye's Stone

5.3 km

Landmark

Findhorn Heritage and Icehouse

5.4 km

Museum

Falconer Museum

80 m

Museum

The Tolbooth

350 m

Lea Road Mosset Park

Forres Mechanics FC

440 m

The Park

Moray Art Centre

510 m

Restaurant

Lucky Star Take Away

170 m

Reviews of Carlton Hotel

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Guests say: good, with trade-offs

rated 7+

3.7/ 5

14 reviews

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24 reviews

6.9/ 10

26 reviews

FAQ about Carlton Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near the 3-star Carlton Hotel hotel?

You can visit Moray Art Centre, placed 550 meters from the 3-star Carlton Hotel hotel. Other interesting sights include Benromach Distillery (1.8 km from the property) as well as Dallas Dhu Whisky Distillery (nearly 25 minutes' walk away).

Which landmarks are closest to the Carlton Hotel hotel?

Guests of the Carlton Hotel hotel can visit St Laurence Church (a short walk from the accommodation), or Falconer Museum placed 5 minutes' walk away.

Can I leave my car in the 3-star Carlton Hotel parking lot for free?

Yes, the 3-star Carlton Hotel provides parking spaces for free.

Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can dine in one of the popular restaurants nearby, among them restaurant Cafe 1496-10/10 according to reviews-or bar The Red Lion with a high 9 rating.

What is check-in and check-out time at the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:30 and check out from 07:00.

What are the booking prices at the Carlton Hotel?

The prices at the Carlton Hotel start from $46.

What payment methods are accepted in Carlton Hotel?

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