Hotel King Charles Hotel

Brompton Road, Gillingham, ME7 5QT, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.0
Very Good
2,200 reviews

Breakfast was good and plentiful with the a nice room and comfy bed

Tim United Kingdom

Nice Clean Room, Fast WiFI (50mbps). The beds were OK.

Stevenny United States of America

Size of the room, modern look and conservative, clean toilet facilities. It was a great value for the price

Chinyere Nigeria

The service, the staff, the room, the food was a good standard and basically the whole experience was great and I would recommend this hotel to friends if they visit Rochester and the whole of Medway.

Carlos United Kingdom

The staff are fantastic, especially Stacey and Gabrielle at reception. The breakfast was very nice,

Phil Australia

Friendly staff. Bar food good. Good Breakfast choice

Michael United Kingdom

Location was perfect for us as we were in a tournament at the sports centre round the corner. We were upgraded to the bridal suite which was really lovely. Food good, comfortable beds - spot on.

Alison United Kingdom

Staff great, comfortable bed, inside nice and clean, love the fish tanks!

Melvyn United Kingdom

fan in room as standard for summer, the free car parking , plenty of tea coffee and milk , all staff very helpful.

Trevor United Kingdom

Although hotel in need of refurb we enjoyed our overnight stay there. Only one problem was one of the beds very unsteady when you turned over.

Hazel United Kingdom
8.0
Very Good
2,200 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Breakfast was good and plentiful with the a nice room and comfy bed”
    Tim Tim United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice Clean Room, Fast WiFI (50mbps). The beds were OK.”
    Stevenny Stevenny United States of America United States of America
  • “Size of the room, modern look and conservative, clean toilet facilities. It was a great value for the price”
    Chinyere Chinyere Nigeria Nigeria
  • “The service, the staff, the room, the food was a good standard and basically the whole experience was great and I would recommend this hotel to friends if they visit Rochester and the whole of Medway.”
    Carlos Carlos United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff are fantastic, especially Stacey and Gabrielle at reception. The breakfast was very nice,”
    Phil Phil Australia Australia
  • “Friendly staff. Bar food good. Good Breakfast choice”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was perfect for us as we were in a tournament at the sports centre round the corner. We were upgraded to the bridal suite which was really lovely. Food good, comfortable beds - spot on.”
    Alison Alison United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff great, comfortable bed, inside nice and clean, love the fish tanks!”
    Melvyn Melvyn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “fan in room as standard for summer, the free car parking , plenty of tea coffee and milk , all staff very helpful.”
    Trevor Trevor United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Although hotel in need of refurb we enjoyed our overnight stay there. Only one problem was one of the beds very unsteady when you turned over.”
    Hazel Hazel United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location8.2
  • Free WiFi7.9

The King Charles Hotel is located in the heart of Medway, just a 10-minute walk from Gillingham town center and Rail Station. Free parking is also provided.

Rooms at the King Charles provide private bathrooms, satellite TV, and hairdryers. Free Wi-Fi is available in all public areas.

The King Charles’s restaurant provides traditional French and English cuisine, with an à la carte menu on offer. Guests can also enjoy drinks or light lunches with a large-screen TV at the hotel bar.

Dockside Outlet Center offers shopping in a converted 19th-century building just a 5-minute drive away, Central London is an hour away by car, and Rochester Castle and Cathedral are both 10 minutes’ drive from the King Charles Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

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  • 3 twin beds and
  • 1 full bed
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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.0
Very Good
 · 2,200 reviews
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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.1
  • Value for money8.5
    Value for money, Convenient location
  • Location8.2
  • Free WiFi7.9

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tim United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was good and plentiful with the a nice room and comfy bed”

  • Stevenny United States of America

    “Nice Clean Room, Fast WiFI (50mbps). The beds were OK.”

  • Chinyere Nigeria

    “Size of the room, modern look and conservative, clean toilet facilities. It was a great value for the price”

  • Carlos United Kingdom

    “The service, the staff, the room, the food was a good standard and basically the whole experience was great and I would recommend this hotel to friends if they visit Rochester and the whole of Medway.”

  • Phil Australia

    “The staff are fantastic, especially Stacey and Gabrielle at reception. The breakfast was very nice,”

  • Michael United Kingdom

    “Friendly staff. Bar food good. Good Breakfast choice”

  • Alison United Kingdom

    “Location was perfect for us as we were in a tournament at the sports centre round the corner. We were upgraded to the bridal suite which was really lovely. Food good, comfortable beds - spot on.”

  • Melvyn United Kingdom

    “Staff great, comfortable bed, inside nice and clean, love the fish tanks!”

  • Trevor United Kingdom

    “fan in room as standard for summer, the free car parking , plenty of tea coffee and milk , all staff very helpful.”

  • Hazel United Kingdom

    “Although hotel in need of refurb we enjoyed our overnight stay there. Only one problem was one of the beds very unsteady when you turned over.”

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About King Charles Hotel

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  • Are you near Southend?

    No, we are not near Southend. Southend is about 44 miles from the King Charles Hotel. All distances shown on booking.com are measured in straight lines, as per their guidelines.

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    Answered on July 24, 2021
  • Hi, do you have irons in your rooms please

    Good Morning We do not have irons in our rooms but we do have a ironing room where you are more than welcome to use our iron and ironing board. kind regards Reservations

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    Answered on May 1, 2021
  • What sort of breakfast do you do ?, Thank you.

    Good Evening We offer a buffet for cereal, fruit, toast and juice and then either a served Full English or continental. Kind Regards Reservations

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    Answered on July 30, 2021
  • Hi do you accept pets? I have 1 dog

    Good Evening Yes we accept up to 2 dogs free of charge. kind regards Reservations

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    Answered on August 5, 2021
  • What do standard meals for lunch or dinner cost? What does eating at the buffet cost? At what times is buffet ?

    Good Morning We do not have a buffet for lunch and dinner. We have an extensive Bar and A'la Carte menu that has a variety of snacks and meal from sandwiches and paninis to steak and fish. Kind Regards Reservations

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    Answered on October 21, 2019
  • What time is check in & check out Also is breakfast full English 😋

    Good Morning Check in is from 3pm check out is 11am yes it is an english breakfast Kind Regards

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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on August 30, 2021
  • Hi what time is check in and out

    Good Evening Check in is from 3pm check out is 11am Kind Regards

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    Answered on October 4, 2021
  • we will bringing our dog , is it possible to have a ground floor room please

    Good Evening we can request a ground floor room for you however this subject to availability. Kind Regards Reservations

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    Answered on October 27, 2021
  • could I ring you to see if a room is free for early check in. we only want the room until 5 today

    Good Morning Unfortunately our check out isn't until 11am. we was fully booked last night so i cannot guarantee a room will be ready for you until at least 2pm. Kind Regards

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    Answered on September 19, 2021
  • Hi are pets allowed and can we get a family suite on ground floor please

    Good Afternoon Yes we do allow up to two dogs or cats, depending on availability at the time of your booking will depend on if the ground floor is allocated. kind regards Reservations

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    Asked about: Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children) • Answered on August 13, 2021
  • Are small dogs allowed

    Good Morning, We are a pet friendly hotel. So, dogs can stay, on arrival we will give you our pet policy to read through and sign. Kind Regards Gabrielle Reservations

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    Answered on November 4, 2019
  • Is the hotel wheelchair friendly with level or ramped access to building, ground floor rooms or rooms with lift access and all public areas with level access. The odd couple of steps here and there would be no problem. Many thanks

    Good Morning The hotel is wheelchair accessible. We have ground floor rooms and a lift up to all floors. The bar and restaurant are located on the ground floor. Kind Regards Reservations

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    Answered on December 7, 2020
  • I will bring my cat with me. Is there any extra charge I need to pay ?

    Good Morning Yes you can bring your cat at no extra charge, you will need to sign a pet agreement policy at reception when you arrive. kind regards

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    Answered on November 4, 2021
  • Is there transportation to Southend on sea?

    Good Afternoon Unfortunately southend on sea is 44.4 miles away from the hotel. The information on booking.com is incorrect and we are working with booking.com to get this changed. Kind Regards

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    Answered on August 19, 2021
  • Hi what time do you start breakfast thanks

    Good Morning Our breakfast times are Monday 7.00-9.00, Tuesday to Friday 7.00- 9.00, Saturday 7.00- 9.00 and Sunday 8.00-10.00. Kind Regards Reservations

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    Answered on March 22, 2021
  • What is the latest time you can check in ?

    We have a 24 hour reception desk, we just ask that if you are arriving after 9pm to let us know. Kind Regards Reservations

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    Answered on October 7, 2019
  • what time is breakfast served?

    breakfast hours are: monday 7am-9:30am tuesday-friday 6:30am-9:30am Saturday 7am-9:30am sunday 8am-10:30am

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    Answered on August 28, 2021
Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Dickens World
    0.7 miles
  • Historic Chatham Dockyard
    0.8 miles
  • Upnor Castle
    1.1 miles
  • Priestfield Stadium
    1.2 miles
  • Rochester Cathedral
    1.4 miles
  • Rochester Castle
    1.5 miles
  • Cooling Castle
    4.5 miles
  • Medway Services M2
    4.7 miles
  • The Hazlitt Theatre
    8.1 miles
Top attractions
  • Leeds Castle
    10.6 miles
  • Bluewater
    11.9 miles
  • Brands Hatch
    12.1 miles
  • intu Lakeside Shopping Centre
    12.4 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River River Medway
    0.8 miles
Public transit
  • Train Chatham Train Station
    1 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Southend Airport
    14.2 miles
  • London City Airport
    22.4 miles
  • London Gatwick Airport
    34.4 miles
How to get to King Charles Hotel from London Southend Airport
    Car
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Aurora Restaurant

    Food: British, International

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of King Charles Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hebrew
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House rules King Charles Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Diners Club American Express King Charles Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

All credit cards will be charged at 22:00, unless notification of a late arrival has been given.

Wi-Fi is available in the hotel rooms for an additional charge. This runs from midday on the date of purchase to midday the following day.

All bookings that are to be paid by a company card require a company-headed fax or email to be sent directly to the hotel to authorize payment.

The card used for payment must be provided on check in as a validation check.

Please note that this property does not accept cash payments.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about King Charles Hotel

  • Guests staying at King Charles Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • King Charles Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Aurora Restaurant

  • The prices at King Charles Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at King Charles Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple

  • King Charles Hotel is 2,600 feet from the center of Gillingham.

  • King Charles Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Check-in at King Charles Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at King Charles Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to King Charles Hotel by:

    • Car 1h 10min