Rocpool Reserve Hotel

Culduthel Road, Inverness, SCOTLAND

When you’re visiting a city known for its outdoor pursuits (hiking, cycling, monsterwatching – that kind of thing) then it’s always good to know that the ‘extra decadent’ room at the hotel you’re staying at boasts its own outdoor sauna and whirlpool – perfect for soothing aching muscles. It’s also an advantage when the hotel has a restaurant perched above the city, from which to watch brilliant late summer sunsets over the beautiful hilly landscape. Especially, when the restaurant in question is backed by multi-Michelin-starred chef Albert Roux; you know you’re not getting served up typical hotel grub here. All in all, Rocpool Reserve has everything you could want in a city hotel, and more – in addition to all of the above, the rooms here are sleek, with exceptionally comfortable beds, and the staff seem to go out of their way to make you happy. AEM. Doubles from £185.