I have to distinguish strongly between the facilities at Ivanhoe and the host. The host was great. Period. I have nothing but good things to say about her. She worked hard to provide extra things like chocolates in the room. The room was spotlessly clean and functional. On the other side of the coin: The facilities are lacking. My room was much smaller than my son's college dorm room. And days after staying there, my back is still sore from the mattress. The place needs some serious updating and rehabilitation. If you don't care about that (and if you aren't yet tired of what seems to be the same breakfast almost everywhere in the U.K.), Ivanhoe is just fine. It is about two blocks from the River Ness and an easy walk to the downtown part of Inverness. Again, the host at Ivanhoe is great. It's just the facilities that leave a lot to be desired.

A delightful guesthouse near Inverness town centre offering all you need. Cosy rooms, pleasant staff (who are the owners) and wonderful breakfast with plenty of choice. Good location just 10-15 minutes stroll from the centreof town.

I stayed here over the last weekend and can't fault the place at all. I booked my room at the last minute but it was still spotless and ready when I arrived a few hours later. The room was small (as advertised) but as a single traveller had everything I needed - including some nice extras such as chocolates and decent toiletries. It was also en-suite which is rare for the price.
The host was incredibly friendly and helpful - directing me to the nearest places to get food and providing me with a plate and cutlery for if I just wanted to get takeaway (i arrived quite late.) I missed breakfast the next morning but she made sure I left with plenty of fruit and cereal bars to see me on my way instead.
I really can't fault the place or the service, and would definitely stay there again if I'm back in Inverness.

Very nice cosy guesthouse just a short walk to the centre of town. Highlight was definitely the breakfast which was perfect. Check out the Waterside pub just around the corner by the first walk bridge into town for dinner - really really good dinner.