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The Ship & Trades Hotel Chatham , Chatham (Kent)
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About the Hotel
Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime,
Chatham (Kent),
United Kingdom,
ME4 3ER,
Kent
The Ship & Trades, a 3-star Chatham (Kent) hotel, offers stylish accommodations with views of the marina and a renowned restaurant featuring fresh food and local ales. Guests can enjoy convenient amenities including free WiFi and a terrace.
Rooms & Amenities
The Ship & Trades features 15 boutique en-suite bedrooms, many with marina views and two offering private waterfront balconies. Each room includes flat-screen TVs and free WiFi.
Dining & Bar
Dining options at The Ship & Trades include gourmet burgers, stone-baked pizzas, and pub classics in a glass-panelled wrap-around restaurant with marina vistas. The bar offers a variety of local cask ales, unique wines, and international lagers.
Leisure & Local Attractions
The tranquil garden at The Ship & Trades provides a relaxed setting for guests. For those interested in local attractions, the hotel stands within a short distance of Rochester Cathedral, Historic Dockyard Chatham, and Central Theatre, offering diverse entertainment options.
Accessibility & Transportation
The Ship & Trades features wheelchair access and is pet-friendly, making it suitable for a variety of guests. Additionally, the hotel has convenient transportation options with nearby bus stops allowing easy access to local sites.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Charming River View
“Opting for a room with a river view was a good choice; the charming scenery made our stay truly nice.” view full review
Delicious Breakfast!
“The breakfast spread was impressive, providing a lovely start to each day with a variety of tasty options.” view full review
Accessible Spaces
“The outdoor space was really good, with plenty of seating that everyone could enjoy, all while soaking in amazing marina views.” view full review
Stylish Touches
“The room decor was beautifully done; the trendy accents made for an aesthetically pleasing environment.” view full review
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
No pets allowed
Elevator
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Housekeeping
Dining
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Children
Cribs
Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
Garden area
Room features
Heating
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Room decor
Carpeted floor
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Location
Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime,
Chatham (Kent),
United Kingdom,
ME4 3ER,
Kent
Map view
Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime,
Chatham (Kent),
United Kingdom,
ME4 3ER,
Kent
City landmarks
Main Gate Rd
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
3300 ft
Gillingham Pier Pier Approach Road
Medway Queen
4500 ft
Castle
Rochester Castle
1.7
mi
Main Gate Rd The Historic Dockyard
HMS Cavalier
4100 ft
Museums
Royal Engineers Museum
1.2
mi
Lines Terrace
Great Lines Heritage Park
1.4
mi
Church
Rochester Cathedral
1.7
mi
Stadiums
Priestfield Stadium
1.6
mi
Castle
Fort Amherst
1.2
mi
Parks
Medway Park
1.3
mi
Cemetery
Chatham Naval Memorial
1.3
mi
Rochester ME3 9HF
Cockham Wood Fort
5000 ft
Church
Gillingham Spiritualist Church
1.4
mi
13 Military Road
Nucleus Arts Creative Riverside Hub
1.4
mi
Sun Pier House Sun Pier Sun Pier Medway Street
Sun Pier House Gallery
1.4
mi
103 High Street
Francis Iles Galleries
1.4
mi
75 High Street
Nucleus Arts Rochester
1.5
mi
Parks
The Strand Leisure Park
1.3
mi
Museums
Guildhall Museum
1.6
mi
272 High Street
Nucleus Arts
1.5
mi
97 High Street
Six Poor Travellers House
1.7
mi
High Street
Eastgate House
1.7
mi
17-19 Crow Lane Opposite The Vines park
Restoration House
1.8
mi
Museums
Huguenot Museum
1.7
mi
Bridges
Rochester Bridge
1.7
mi
Church
Hoo St Werburgh Parish Church & Graveyard
1.6
mi
Rochester
Black Widow Russian Cold War Submarine
1.5
mi
Castle
Upnor Castle
4.6
mi
Nearby
Shopping Area
Dockside Outlet Centre
1100 ft
Leviathan Way
Copper Rivet Distillery
1800 ft
Restaurants
Creams Cafe
900 ft
Jetty 5 Chatham Quays Dock Head Road Chatham Maritime
The Panini Brothers
600 ft
Dock Head Road Unit 61/62 Dockside Outlet Centre
Pier Five
1100 ft
Dock Head Road
Taco Bell
1000 ft
The Wharf Dock Head Road The Quays Unit 2
Villagio Ristorante
1000 ft
Dock Head Rd Leviathan Way Unit 2 Site J4 Maritime Chatham
Seawise
500 ft
Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre Maritime Way
The Broadwick Chatham
900 ft
Dock Head Road Unit 8
Burger King
1200 ft
62 & 63 Dockside Outlet Centre Maritime Way
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
72%
liked the hotel and would stay again
friendly staff
private terrace
maintenance issues
ventilation problems
7.2/10
Very good
Rooms
7.7
Location
7.0
Service
8.0
Dining
6.7
Guest reviews
7.2/10
based on 17 reviews
3.5/5
based on 472 reviews
8.5
8.5/10 based on 877 reviews
#5 of 6 hotels in Chatham based on Tripadvisor
Andy
United Kingdom,
May
2024
6.6/10
The hotel had a nice boating theme in my room directly overlooking the entrance to the coop store, which was a bit noisy at times. The bathroom facilities were great. However, the availability of my room was a bit inconsistent. The price was fair for what was offered.
Rooms
8.0
I enjoyed the boating theme in my room and the great bathroom facilities.
Service
7.0
The front desk staff quickly changed my room and provided a fan. However, they couldn't provide an additional plug-in heater as promised.
Location
5.0
The hotel is less convenient for visiting Chatham and required a car. The views over the marina were nice, but the broken furniture and bathroom issues were disappointing.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were convenient for visiting the Historic Dockyards and the Medway university Campuses. The breakfast included was excellent, but there were some borderline issues.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were decent around the marina and shopping area, but the broken furniture and unpleasant smells were off-putting. The hotel should consider updating the bathroom facilities and lift to enhance the guest experience.
Dave
United Kingdom,
September
2023
7.4/10
The hotel is located in a lovely area, perfect for a weekend getaway with friends. The rooms are tastefully arranged, but lack air conditioning, which can be a bit noisy if facing the car park. The service is generally good with a young, polite, and engaging staff, but there was an issue with a parking charge notice that needs to be sorted. The location is ideal for those visiting the Chatham dockyard, just minutes away, and within walking distance of the old Royal Navy Ship Yards. The dining experience had its ups and downs with fantastic bacon and eggs but cold dishes needing improvement.
Rooms
7.0
My room was nicely arranged, but lacked air conditioning, and facing the car park made it a bit noisy with the windows open.
Service
8.0
The staff members were lovely, helpful, and engaging, although there was an issue with a parking charge that needs attention.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect for my needs, being close to the Chatham dockyard and within walking distance of the old Royal Navy Ship Yards in a lovely, up and coming area.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had its highs with the best bacon and eggs ever, but also lows with cold dishes and a need for a makeover.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent, but some areas like the dining space could use a makeover for an enhanced experience.
Leslie
United Kingdom,
August
2023
7.6/10
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were large and comfortable, with the option for room service and a private terrace overlooking the marina, but the lack of proper ventilation made it feel hot like an oven at times. The service was excellent and professional, with very helpful and friendly staff, but some areas of the location could use improvement. The dining experience was decent, with freshly prepared dishes, but there were some inconsistencies. Overall, it was a stay with highs and lows.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were large and comfortable with room service available. The private terrace overlooking the marina was a nice touch, but it felt like an oven at times.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent, the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Location
7.0
The location was good with excellent views from some areas, but there were maintenance issues like broken furniture and an unpleasant smell in some parts.
Dining
7.0
The dining area was huge, and the freshly prepared dishes were good, but some items needed better cooking.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were adequate, but there were some maintenance issues observed.
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