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King Charles Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic sites surround this comfy hotel. Guests savor British cuisine at the restaurant or connect over coffee with staff assistance.

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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

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 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
(72 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

  • 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)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room (4 Poster )

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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

Quadruple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Gillingham is home to King Charles Hotel. Leeds Castle and Historic Dockyard Chatham are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ranscombe Farm Country Park and Oare Marshes Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brands Hatch Circuit or Thames Road. Visit our Gillingham travel guide
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Brompton Road, Gillingham, England, ME7 5QT

What's nearby

  • Historic Dockyard Chatham which includes a marina and boating
    Historic Dockyard Chatham
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Medway Park Sports Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Engineers Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chatham Naval Memorial
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fort Amherst
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Cannon
    7 min walk
  • Tai Won Mein Noodle House
    8 min walk
  • Jaer Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Oasis Cafe
    8 min walk
  • Chefs Delight Café
    9 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
  • 5 meeting rooms, wedding services, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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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?

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 10-minute walk of Royal Engineers Museum and Medway Park Sports Centre. Chatham Naval Memorial and Historic Dockyard Chatham are also within 15 minutes. 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

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast and property/room is just good enough to what you paid for (£49-1 night for a double room 2A). Also included parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes..clean room... helpful barman who carried my drinks to my room. I couldn't use the shower though as i wasn't in an accessible room Breakfast was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was very good with very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was spotless, the staff very helpful and friendly, especially those serving breakfast, which was very tasty and included perfect poached eggs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

clifford henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes excellent spotless
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Friendly helpful staff,clean ,good selection on the breakfast menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies on the reception were wonderful. Pleasant, courteous, funny and kind. Yeah the ablutions were wicked clean, the room was exactly what i needed. Wi-Fi is good. But those two birds on the front desk. They need a bonus! Well done guys A*
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes it was clean and the staff were very good too, also breakfast was good aswell with the staff there 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean. Reception staff were lovely. Free car park was handy. Location excellent for the high street. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Very helpful arranging taxis and knowledgeable of the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

R S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking, good check in, comfortable and quiet room would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good, very efficient and quick,Everything was good.The staff was helpful, and kind.The room was nice and clean, I would go back again anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hana

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

Our stay in King Charles Hotel 19/10 - 21/10 2025

Pleasant and helpful staff, breakfast very good, our room and bathroom spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silobukhosi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, friendly kind respectful staff. Breakfast provided.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff very accommodating, restaurant & bar onsite, breakfast included. Great value for cost.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location in the Medway towns easy parking and access to all site
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, nice clean room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great to see an independent hotel with a solid business model that allows them to compete price wise with big chains. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff really friendly. Breakfast in the morning was fine and the service was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

Great value for money, with carpark

The King Charles Hotel is great value for money, rooms are fine as is the food and drink. It's not a Hilton, but neither is the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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