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Ship & Trades

4.0 star property
Riverfront inn with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Reception
Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily full breakfast
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, England, ME4 3ER

What's nearby

  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rochester Castle - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Rochester Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Diggerland - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Cooling Castle Barn - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Chatham Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shepherd Neame - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ship & Trades

Upscale inn by the river
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Ship & Trades. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ship & Trades include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number Yes

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Ship Trades Chatham
Ship Trades Inn
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The Ship & Trades Hotel Chatham
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ship & Trades pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Ship & Trades?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ship & Trades?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ship & Trades?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ship & Trades located?

Situated on a river, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Historic Dockyard Chatham, The Strand Leisure Park, and Chatham Naval Memorial. Central Theatre and Gillingham Spiritualist Church are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Ship & Trades Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 641 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We stayed recently on the 23rd May 2025. The staff were incredibly well mannered - especially receptionist Becky. The stay was very clean, safe and comfortable. Next time we come back to the area we will be staying for sure. Would reccomend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

A busy modern pub with separate restaurant and a small hotel. Room well appointed and clean, we had a waterfront room with large patio. Breakfast a little disappointing, very small buffet with limited options but a reasonable cooked breakfast menu.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

It is a good setting and the transport to Chatham easy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely, historic pub walking distance from the Chatham Dockyards. Nice rooms, nice staff, great setting. Breakfast was excellent each day. Dinner was even better. Chatham Dockyards are definitely worth a visit and the pub is just a short walk away. Also, Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle are a short drive away and touring them made for a lovely day. The area around the pub is very walkable and there is an outlet mall just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Very good hotel and room excellent (could be better with in room fridge). Breakfast service though was very poor, disinterested staff and not a good attitude towards allergens - despite the venue saying GF options available (placing an iPad on the table and saying look at that - with just bacon and egg to choose from wasn’t great).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

A lovely one night stay, comfortable and clean room, staff were great, the location is superb, being right by the marina. Breakfast was well presented and very tasty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Wonderful place and free upgrade. I’m a frequent stayer and love this gem
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Lovely hotel with great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Excellent stay, room clean and well decorated very comfortable, very powerful shower, staff very friendly and professional, don’t let the appearance from the outside put you off, only had the breakfast but it was excellent. Great view over the harbour,In all good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Check in was great, staff checked cars into the parking system for the duration of the stay, food was excellent, room was clean, the staff were all great, lots of choice of eating establishments, but I wouldn't have wanted to have missed out on an evening meal here either
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay, breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10

Really nice pub and hotel. Good was excellent!! We stayed on the weekend so it was about loud (not their fault) but customers were very loud and shouting outside. Would definitely stay again when in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Always pleasure to stay here and recommend this place to clients
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Great place to stay near to Chatham docks and surrounding areas. Staff very helpful and friendly, nice room and great food. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Nice cosy room and big bath. Nice to have bar and restaurant on site. Walking distance to shopping and the historic dockyard. Friendly staff. Free parking. Nicer to be overlooking the marina than the dockyard where other hotel is situated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Was excellent place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

It was suitable for what we needed, room was clean and well equipped, restaurant and pub was nice overlooking water and good food. Not much in the area itself.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Lovely setting, nice room, communal areas bit tired around edges, staff friendly. Great Eggs Royale for breakfast…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

We had a lovely stay! The room was great, and the food was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10

Unfortunately our stay was badly affected by the restaurant being closed on arrival. We turned up at 8.03pm after a 3hr drive and was told the kitchen shut at 8pm. Felt this was very poor and they could have shown us a little more empathy. I would be more understanding had the restaurant times be detailed on any of our booking correspondence or on the hotel advert (the breakfast times are detailed). If that had been the case, we would have know and stopped to eat on the way. It's a shame as it's usually a good restaurant. This could have been very easily avoided and ruined our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Was very clean, lovely room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10

Good size room with balcony. Comfortable and clean. Good choice of breakfast. Staff very helpful and friendly. Near bus stops and shopping Centre. 15 Minute walk to Historic Dockyards.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

I go regularly and the stay is always great. The food is great, the only thing that wish is the breakfast starts earlier as they start at 7.30, so it can be a rush to eat and go, overall fantastic stay and will go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024