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King Charles Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Gillingham with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Property grounds
Outdoor wedding area
Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Indoor wedding
The King Charles Hotel welcomes travelers with a praised continental breakfast. Enjoy a peaceful garden, dry cleaning service, and the Aurora restaurant serving British dishes. Relax at the bar and enjoy free in-room WiFi throughout your stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room (4 Poster ) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (4 Poster )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Brompton Road, Gillingham, England, ME7 5QT

What's nearby

  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rochester Castle - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rochester Cathedral - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Gillingham Business Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Diggerland - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gillingham Station - 12 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chefs Delight Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Past and Present Micropub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Cannon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Oasis Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

King Charles Hotel

Property highlights
At King Charles Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Aurora, features British cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 97 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Aurora

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (23 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of GBP 50.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

King Charles Hotel Gillingham
King Charles Hotel
King Charles Gillingham
King Charles Hotel Hotel
King Charles Hotel Gillingham
King Charles Hotel Hotel Gillingham

Frequently asked questions

Is King Charles Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, King Charles Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of GBP 50.00 per stay and a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at King Charles Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at King Charles Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at King Charles Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is King Charles Hotel located?

Situated in Gillingham, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Medway Park Sports Centre, Chatham Naval Memorial, and Historic Dockyard Chatham. Gillingham Spiritualist Church and Central Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gillingham Station is 12 minutes by foot and Chatham Station is 27 minutes.

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Reviews

King Charles Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good environment, staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The King Charles is excellent value for money. The staff are friendly and polite, and the food is excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great very friendly place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. However I found the accommodation to be very tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Former Officer's Club now a big hotel. Nice single room with a large bathroom. I was allowed to take my bicycle to the room, which on a tour is quite practical. Nice breakfast also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have a small English breakfast and a choice of others. The twin room was large and had a long area for eating snacks and making drinks. The roomy bathroom and the large shower was no messing, just on off and temperature, which stayed constant. The Hunter's chicken was the best I had ever had. Excellent staff, excellent dining, for a three star hotel it is above and beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quality hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had such a welcome from all staff. Our evening meals brilliant. First mornings breakfast very good second not so good. Gristle in bacon poached egg tasted vinegary couldn't eat it. Overall enjoyed our stay and would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The shower was dirty. The access from the road was unclear, we drove past twice because we had to drive through what appeared to be a building site to get to the car park. The staff were very efficient and helpful. The breakfast bacon was uneatable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LANCELOT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Premises was ok. I have stayed at the hotel before but i do believe that it needs an upgrade as it seem to be stuck in 1970's. Staff were polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Uko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great reception, patient and understanding staff. The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing to say
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, check in was smooth, and we were given clear directions as well as wifi information. Breakfast was cook to order and very enjoyable, with a variety of options. There were a lot of dead flies on the bathroom window sill. Dust and soap scum built up on the shower, which smelt awful every time you use it, as well as dirsty marks on the door and radiator. Beds super uncomfortable. The bedroom itself seemed clean, just not the bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for our needs. Clean and comfortable room, everything we needed and more. Tea and coffee in our room, hairdryer and toiletries. Staff warm and friendly, very welcoming. Good to have free onsite parking. Food available with bar facilities, outside sesting area lovely. Happy to stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times , very clean affordable and staff are great
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its an old hotel, but the property is safe and the staff is really attentive. The price was good and I was surprised by the quality of it genuinely. I had a good time here!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

King Charles Hotel

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the outside driving in it first off looked like a scene from the walking dead but once you got to the car park and inside it was good, room was good, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was lovely to be at.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a friendly welcome at a really convenient hotel with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 1 night for a near by family wedding. Nice hotel , not grand but clean comfortable and friendly. Reception very helpful, nothing was to much trouble. The staff were very polite helpful and everyone sported a smile. Would stay here again Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are regular customers of the hotel and stay here 2/3 times a year. Cannot fault the hotel in any way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 night stay

This was our second stay at the King Charles and again it exceeded expectations, from the comfortable room to the excellent breakfast, friendly staff and ambience. The bar food was particularly tasty and reasonably priced, so we are looking forward to visiting again very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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