Title: Ramnee Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Ramnee Hotel Travelers find a perfect balance of tranquility and practicality at this welcoming hotel where guests can relax in nature or socialize over coffee ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/afef157d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/7d6b2761.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/b60d44f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/cc7c495f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/77ff6378.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Ramnee Hotel sits conveniently near Grant Park and Universal Hall Arts Centre. Guests start their day with a full breakfast before exploring the garden's peaceful setting. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the attentive staff ensures a comfortable stay. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - Bar - Room service - Pet-friendly - Laundry - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 18 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11741856&PinnedHotelID=11741856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11741856&PinnedHotelID=11741856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 19 - Oct. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=11741856&PinnedHotelID=11741856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=11741856&PinnedHotelID=11741856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=11741856&PinnedHotelID=11741856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=11741856&PinnedHotelID=11741856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=11741856&PinnedHotelID=11741856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=11741856&PinnedHotelID=11741856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/14248f24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room 8.8 Excellent 6 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Champagne service Coffee/tea maker Electric kettle - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Superior Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/ccceed60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Champagne service - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Family Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/186e7fad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Champagne service - 610 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Executive Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/21ab279f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Champagne service - 292 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed ![Classic Twin Room | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/2635ce65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Champagne service Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Luxury Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11750000/11741900/11741856/781f826d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Double Room ### Highlights Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FForres-Hotels-Ramnee-Hotel.h11741856.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FForres-Hotels-Ramnee-Hotel.h11741856.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C57.61366%2C-3.60206&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OowUZABJTCGFQSuY1eJRQ1xePW4=) Victoria Road, Forres, Scotland, IV36 3BN #### What's nearby - Grant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Moray Coast Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Ben Romach Distillery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Dallas Dhu Historic Distillery - 5 min drive - 3.5 km - Brodie Castle - 8 min drive - 9.9 km #### Getting around - Forres Station - 2 min drive - Inverness (INV) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min drive - ‪Mosset Tavern - ‬13 min walk - ‪The Captains Table - ‬8 min drive - ‪Beastie Pub - ‬10 min walk - ‪Kimberley Inn - ‬7 min drive ## About this property ### Ramnee Hotel Upscale hotel near Grant Park Located close to Universal Hall Arts Centre, Ramnee Hotel provides free full breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby - A front-desk safe and an off-leash area - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers - Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9370000/9361500/9361458/b22e9930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Mansion House Hotel Elgin - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.4 Very good 516 reviews CA $152 CA $183 total includes taxes & fees Oct 24 - Oct 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=9361458&PinnedHotelID=9361458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/912900/912874/939a8840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Muthu Newton Hotel (Near Inverness Airport) Nairn - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.2 Very good 931 reviews CA $110 CA $132 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=912874&PinnedHotelID=912874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116890000/116883200/116883141/e8bf205b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Old Mill Inn Forres - 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Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=3748492&PinnedHotelID=3748492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - Front entrance ramp - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business center - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible public washroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 1 building - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1906 - Edwardian architecture - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Champagne service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Room service ### More - Desk - Heating - Individual furnishings - Laptop workspace - Phone - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay) - Service animals are exempt from fees - Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Cashless transactions are available ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Ramnee Hotel Forres Ramnee Hotel Ramnee Forres Ramnee Ramnee Hotel Forres, Scotland Ramnee Hotel Hotel Ramnee Hotel Forres Ramnee Hotel Hotel Forres ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ramnee Hotel pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Ramnee Hotel? > As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ramnee Hotel on Oct 26, 2025 start from CA $192.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Forres-Hotels-Ramnee-Hotel.h11741856.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Ramnee Hotel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ramnee Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ramnee Hotel? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is Ramnee Hotel located? > Situated in Forres, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grant Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Universal Hall Arts Centre and Brodie Castle. Boath House Spa and Pluscarden Abbey are also within 9 mi (15 km). Forres Station is 21 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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