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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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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
Indoor wedding
Outdoor wedding area
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
  • Laundry

Room options

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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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 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
(64 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chefs Delight Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Past and Present Micropub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪New Shipa - ‬14 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 dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Aurora, features British cuisine. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • 5 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
  • 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:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
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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 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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King Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely, family-run hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, family-run hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcomed by staff. Bed was really comfortable. Shower hot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good price! Breakfast was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are really friendly its a quiet hotel you can hear cars in the distance but very faintly its got gorgeous fish tank in reception and a pond outside
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything is fine at the moment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely, family run hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Right at the sports complex so was super convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr C J

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

Weekend break

Convenient location for lots of attractions, excellent staff and breakfast, rooms were ideal for our needs and evening meal satisfactory. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfort bed, great breakfast and parking, very pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and friendly. We felt safe there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Entrance/ drive way run down and difficult to find. Food was very good, especially the pizza.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff at Reception efficient and friendly. Room was excellent at the back of the hotel so no traffic noise. Rooms were cleaned daily before midday. Breakfast was okay but could have done with a variety of yoghurts to choose from rather than a bowl of natural yoghurt to help yourself. Quick service by staff in Restaurant and efficient. Very close for visiting Chatham Dockyard also the train station. The price for bed and breakfast per night was very reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Liana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Breakfast needs improvement.no fruits.staff weeping dishes with a dirty cloth
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not the prettiest place but very functional. Yes a bit outdated however everything in the room is clean and comfortable. Service and food in the restaurant at dinner was good. Hopefully breakfast is good too. Hotel overall is good value for money. Would use again. Good to support a family run business.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. Made us very welcome. We took a dog and she was made welcome too. Room was large and plenty of room in the bathroom. Overall a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean polite friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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