Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a pet fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay, and a pet deposit of GBP 50.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The hotel has limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and facilities. However, specific features may vary.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located in Gillingham, within a 15-minute walk of Medway Park Sports Centre and Chatham Naval Memorial. It is approximately 14.1 miles from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 15.2 miles from Leeds Castle.

What are the hotel policies regarding children?

Children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

King Charles Hotel Gillingham

Average nightly price at King Charles Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$56
February	$53
March	$55
April	$56
May	$63
June	$67
July	$65
August	$66
September	$66
October	$73
November	$64
December	$62

What guests think

At King Charles Hotel, reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, good value, and generally clean, comfortable rooms, while noting the property’s dated décor and a shabby approach and car park that can make first impressions poor.

The location is convenient for Chatham Dockyard, museums, and the adjacent sports complex, with free on-site parking. Rooms are often spacious and comfortable but dated, with some small TVs, thin walls or road noise, occasional low shower pressure, and mixed Wi‑Fi; some guests also found rooms warm and there is no air conditioning. Breakfast and dinners are generally enjoyed and fairly priced, though reports vary on selection, wait times, and service. Expect a budget-friendly, old-school stay with warm service and solid basics.

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Facilities

On-site bar and restaurant get positive mentions, and free on-site parking is convenient. However, the approach and car park look run down with unclear signage, which affects first impressions; some guests also noted limited daytime coffee options.

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Kevin

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When you arrive you need to drive through an old disused carpark which is fenced off. I would recommend this hotel and i would stay again.

10

Sharon

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We liked: the staff were brilliant particularly Stephanie Breakfast very good. For the price we paid over the Bank Holiday we were more than happy. Didnt like: car park is rough and looks a bit derelict. The interior and exterior looks very tired and could do with updating.

8

Karen

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Reception staff were lovely. Free car park was handy. Location excellent for the high street. Recommended.

10

Paul

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The cost was very good, staff very helpful and pleasant, plenty of space to move around throughout the hotel, very good breakfast - only downside unable to get coffeee/drink during day other than in room. A good base for exploring this part of Kent

10

Ricky

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and value for money. Great secure parking on site

8

Sarah

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Entrance/ drive way run down and difficult to find. Food was very good, especially the pizza.

8

Jeffrey

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location for visiting Chatham Dockyards & R.E. Museum. Interior, rooms and garden much better looking than initial carpark 60's motel appearance. Light and airy bedroom and bathroom. Single glazed so you might want to ask for a room garden side, away from busy Brompton Road though it is set back.Good size carpark. Decent bar and dining room areas, with unexpected and excellent local singer providing evening entertainment, though this may have been linked to the Dutch coach trips overnight stop. Quaint, privately run hotel, with many returning guests; adapted from original NAAFI site and still catering to corporate events for local military reunions. Would be happy to book again in prefence to chain hotels.

10

PATRICIA

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, staff very accommodating, restaurant & bar onsite, breakfast included. Great value for cost.

10

Gordon

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Love the decor and courtyards very friendly staff Parking is terrible at times people with walking difficulties must find it awful. One member of staff turned tv from football which I was watching while dining to Emmerdale even though one tv was already showing Emmerdale so three tv's on same channel usually one tv on freeview and 2 on sky sport

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Indra

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Signs for parking not great as it looks like a derelict car park on entering until you get round to the hotel. The grinding of the lift could be heard in my room every time it was used, TV was the size of an iPad. The WiFi didn’t work consistently. Shower pressure low. I had to wait 25 minutes for my breakfast. Even then I had to ask. I was told chef was sorting the delivery. The toast had hardly touched the toaster. Plus factor bedding was great. Not an overall great experience.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews highlight clean rooms and public areas, with several calling them spotless. A minority report issues such as odours, stained or grubby carpets, and occasional maintenance lapses.

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Georgi

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast staff were friendly and attentive. Hotel needs updating. Leaking ceiling in function room, stained toilet and shower but the power of the shower was very good. Crakes sink in bathroom. Coffee stains on wall and broken bedroom furniture.

6

Patricia

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Stephen Michael

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff helpful. Limited breakfast but fast service. Bad drains like smell on entering room - would have asked for another room but knew that hotel was full. Good parking

8

FRANCES

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy bed, powerful shower, quiet room. Breakfast and dinner were good. Only complaint was that the carpet in the bedroom could do with a deep clean as it was visibly grubby in places

2

Toni

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tatty, dirty, very run down

10

Hana

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pleasant and helpful staff, breakfast very good, our room and bathroom spotless.

4

Abbie

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old, dirty run down. Found bug in bed! Staff lovely food lovely. Just really old, dnt think it’s ever been renovated in 50years.

8

Joyce

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly as soon as I step into the hotel. The environment was clean and my room was spacious. There nothing negative to write about

10

Hana

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was spotless, the staff very helpful and friendly, especially those serving breakfast, which was very tasty and included perfect poached eggs!

8

lyne

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel looked a bit daunting from the outside as it was just myself and my daughter staying. But i couldn't have been more wrong. Staff were friendly and gave us all the infomation i needed efficiently. Hotel was spotless. Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Breakfast was great. all the usual options and with full english, veggie and continental options included as well, and waffles with cream for my daughter. Using local sausages and eggs.. fabulous

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, but the decor is dated. Guests mention small TVs, occasional noise from corridors or road, low shower pressure in some rooms, warmth due to lack of air conditioning, and mixed Wi‑Fi.

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FRANCES

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy bed, powerful shower, quiet room. Breakfast and dinner were good. Only complaint was that the carpet in the bedroom could do with a deep clean as it was visibly grubby in places

2

INNA

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very old hotel, place needs be remodeled, very hot in the rooms, no air conditioners

8

Philip

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is fine, but is looking a bit dated and could do with a refresh. I found getting to sleep more difficult because I was in a room with one of the exterior floodlights just outside the window, so the room was much lighter than I would have liked. I can't fault the staff - very cheerful and attentive.

8

Athan

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed was small for me as I'm six feet four inches. Shower not powerful enough. No air conditioning.

6

Clive

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a ugly from the road. In fairness the lobby and communal areas are well presented and clean. The Owners are keen fish enthusiasts- there being 3/4 aquariums and a koi pond. The road is a little noisy at night. The room we occupied was dated and the beds were old and saggy. The room was clean.

6

Nicola

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Phoned ahead a couple of days beforehand as and for a top floor room at a quiet end of the corridor but unfortunately we got given a middle floor room with a herd of elephants up above us. The room itself though dated was cosy, comfortable and spacious and we have stayed a couple of times before so knew what to expect it’s just a shame the stompers above made so much noise.

6

Vanessa

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself is quite large with plenty of rooms but a bit outdated. Outside needs a splash of paint as its a very strange colour pink and inside a revamp. Our room was spacious but the tv was so tiny and old which was mounted on far right hand corner of the room that you can hardly see it lol Also stains were on the ceiling boards which looked like they were on the verge of falling off any time soon. What was MOST annoying was that we were woken up by a cleaner knocking on our door, then proceeded to open with a key at 8.30am to clean it whilst we were still in bed, when we only arrived the day before late afternoon so couldnt have been dirty overnight, and we were booking out at 11am anyway that same morning. So why on earth couldnt the cleaner just waited until after we left to clean our room??? Please design 'do not disturb' signs so that we can hang oitside our room doors in future, please. Also so sweeteners would have been handy to have in room as well as sugar. Shower was nice and also plently of pillows privided. Breakfast was on the small size but nice, although staff seating us to our table was abrupt and not very friendly.

8

Joyce

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly as soon as I step into the hotel. The environment was clean and my room was spacious. There nothing negative to write about

8

Jeffrey

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location for visiting Chatham Dockyards & R.E. Museum. Interior, rooms and garden much better looking than initial carpark 60's motel appearance. Light and airy bedroom and bathroom. Single glazed so you might want to ask for a room garden side, away from busy Brompton Road though it is set back.Good size carpark. Decent bar and dining room areas, with unexpected and excellent local singer providing evening entertainment, though this may have been linked to the Dutch coach trips overnight stop. Quaint, privately run hotel, with many returning guests; adapted from original NAAFI site and still catering to corporate events for local military reunions. Would be happy to book again in prefence to chain hotels.

6

Indra

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Signs for parking not great as it looks like a derelict car park on entering until you get round to the hotel. The grinding of the lift could be heard in my room every time it was used, TV was the size of an iPad. The WiFi didn’t work consistently. Shower pressure low. I had to wait 25 minutes for my breakfast. Even then I had to ask. I was told chef was sorting the delivery. The toast had hardly touched the toaster. Plus factor bedding was great. Not an overall great experience.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming across reception and restaurant teams. A minority reported slow or brusque breakfast service and inconsistent handling of special requests or room changes.

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4

Vijaya

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel advertised free breakfast. I went down for breakfast on Saturday at ,8.30. The staff said to await breakfast order to be taken. Half hour later I left because the staff ignored me. May be I looked odd. Old or something.

10

Rodney

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very good with very friendly staff

8

Diane

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff really friendly. Breakfast in the morning was fine and the service was great

10

Graham

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We have stayed here many times and will continue to be regular visitors to this hotel as it's well located with ample parking. In addition it is a very comfortable, and warm hotel. The staff are always friendly and the hotel itself represents great value.

10

Adrian

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I arrived as it was getting dark and the exterior of the hotel did not inspire! Very tatty cat park to drive through with no lighting before reaching the main entrance. Inside the reception is a little tired but the staff are really friendly and helpful. My room was very spacious and comfortable airgun the tv was very small given the Suze of the room. Bathroom was clean with a big shower cubicle. Didn't use the bar, but the restaurant was very quiet for dinner. Fairly extensive menu - food was good. Breakfast was limited but ok. If I return to the area, I will stay again as the venue as a whole represents excellent VFM.

6

Charlene

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel has a very old-school vibe with dated decor throughout. While the beds were comfortable and the bathrooms surprisingly spacious, the overall feel is quite outdated—especially the tiny TVs which felt like a blast from the past. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful, but the breakfast experience was disappointing: the selection was limited and the breakfast staff were quite rude. After the first morning, we chose to eat at Wetherspoons instead. Wouldn’t stay again, but it’s passable if you just need a place to sleep for the night.

6

Wynter

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good value as breakfast included in nightly rate. Offered a mediocre vegetarian option. Free parking which was helpful. Dated decor and rooms. My room had wallpsper lifting kn a corner (due to damp?) Twice I requested a room change to a room overlooking garden, fishpond and fountain. Twice yhe lady never bothered to check. Just offered excuses that they had coach tours who had booked a year in advance do they had the nicer rooms. HOWEVER. They gave the room across the hall from mine that did overlook the pond, etc to a young couple with a dog that showed up 2 nights after I had asked. They were not from any coach group as the coaches were elderly oeople. Employee coukd not be bothered to check and change my room. Just blew me off. For yhis reason I woukd not return.

8

Nicola

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely Friendly helpful staff , great value for money for both accomadtion and food offering . Plenty of parking available . Yes the hotel is an older style and in need of some refurbishment but that is reflected in the price you are paying ,excellent value for money . We had a lovely stay and were made very welcome . If in the area again we would return .

10

Chris

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here for one night and arrived early, but the lovely lady on reception checked my room was ready and let me check in. Clean, comfy bed, good shower, and a nice bar where they had the football on. Breakfast in the morning was really good too. Will definitely choose this hotel over the 'chain' hotels I've tried in the area next time!

4

simon

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Couldn't make the day booked for emergency medical reasons, asked polity if we could change the date . I was told in no uncertain terms NO .very bad service. .... AVOID

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Location

Convenient for Chatham Dockyard, the R.E. Museum, and the adjacent Medway sports complex, with buses and local dining nearby. Some rooms facing the main road report traffic noise.

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Fred

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location in the Medway towns easy parking and access to all site

8

Melvyn

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Quiet & peaceful. Breakfast included , which was a bonus.

10

Mr C J

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location for lots of attractions, excellent staff and breakfast, rooms were ideal for our needs and evening meal satisfactory. Great stay.

10

Katy

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect hotel for next gala at pool next door. Will definitely stay again

6

Claire

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Right at the sports complex so was super convenient

8

Karen

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean. Reception staff were lovely. Free car park was handy. Location excellent for the high street. Recommended.

8

Marcus

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The initial arrival to the hotel wasn't impressive, through an overgrown car park with cordoned off areas of rubble but the parking outside the hotel itself was fine. Service was decent and the rooms were a good size and recently refurbished. There was a good sized desk and wifi performance was good. Breakfast was fine with both a buffet selection for cold choices and a menu to order cooked options. The hotel is on a main road but a few minuted walk is the REME museum and there are plenty of dining options within 5-10 minutes walk too. Very good value.

8

Paul

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent size and location

8

Jeffrey

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location for visiting Chatham Dockyards & R.E. Museum. Interior, rooms and garden much better looking than initial carpark 60's motel appearance. Light and airy bedroom and bathroom. Single glazed so you might want to ask for a room garden side, away from busy Brompton Road though it is set back.Good size carpark. Decent bar and dining room areas, with unexpected and excellent local singer providing evening entertainment, though this may have been linked to the Dutch coach trips overnight stop. Quaint, privately run hotel, with many returning guests; adapted from original NAAFI site and still catering to corporate events for local military reunions. Would be happy to book again in prefence to chain hotels.

8

John

Feb 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great value. Great location whether it be for work or pleasure

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Dining

Breakfast and evening meals are generally enjoyed and good value, with cooked-to-order options and decent portions. Experiences vary, with occasional complaints about limited selection, slow service, or poor quality on some mornings.

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SIMON

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated and tired in need of a refurb and air con. Breakfast wasn’t gear either but the staff were helpful and polite

6

Patricia

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Liana

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast needs improvement.no fruits.staff weeping dishes with a dirty cloth

10

Arthur

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

everything, especially the breakfast.

8

Gordon

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Breakfast was poor the chef needs to cook itens eg sausage bacon to customer requirements when asked.

10

Hana

Dec 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was spotless, the staff very helpful and friendly, especially those serving breakfast, which was very tasty and included perfect poached eggs!

10

Mark

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

paul

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great to see an independent hotel with a solid business model that allows them to compete price wise with big chains. Great food.

10

Sandra

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

6

Indra

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Signs for parking not great as it looks like a derelict car park on entering until you get round to the hotel. The grinding of the lift could be heard in my room every time it was used, TV was the size of an iPad. The WiFi didn’t work consistently. Shower pressure low. I had to wait 25 minutes for my breakfast. Even then I had to ask. I was told chef was sorting the delivery. The toast had hardly touched the toaster. Plus factor bedding was great. Not an overall great experience.

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