Boasting a marina setting, the Ship and Trades is located in Chatham, 1.9 miles from Gillingham Train Station and offers free parking.
The contemporary bar, restaurant and hotel overlooks one of the yacht basins at the former Royal Naval Dockyard. It has waterfront seating with views of the boats and views across the River Medway onwards to Upnor Castle.
Visitors can also enjoy the view from inside the Ship and Trades’ wrap-around restaurant with floor-to-ceiling glazing overlooking the marina. The 15-bedroom hotel also has a comfortable lounge area and 2 snug rooms. Its décor is inspired by its nautical heritage, as the structure was originally home to dockyard offices and an engineering shop in the late 19th century.
A cinema and several shops are within a 10-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“Brecwast ardderchog. Lleoliad braf a diddorol. Staff cyfeillgar. Popeth yn iawn”
Louise
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“It was clean and nicely decorated in the bar area and the room”
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Julie
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“Location was great, especially for visiting the Chatham Maritime Museum & Rochester Castle. Good food, nice breakfast.”
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Bryan
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“Interesting location overlooking Chatham Marina and close to the Royal Dockyard.
I was pleased to be offered fresh milk to take up to the room for tea- without having to ask. The towels were good and fluffy.
I had a decent beer and burger in the...”
Suzanne
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“Very friendly and welcoming staff. Convenient for our visit to the dockyard.”
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Adrian
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“WiFi kept dropping out, had to piggy back a neighbouring business. Food absolutely excellent, well cooked, well presented, well served when staff attendant.
Lovely character hotel, beautiful historic surrounding, one can imagine the tall ships of...”
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Marina
United Kingdom
“Great location, lots of restaurants, coffee shops etc. The harbour area and St Marys Island very peaceful to walk around. Staff very polite and helpful. Great breakfast.”
Amanda
United Kingdom
“Fantastic position for visiting Chatham Historic Docks & the surrounding area. Good walks from the building.The staff were absolutely fantastic, couldn’t do enough for us. I asked for a quiet room as we’re staying a Saturday night & we had no...”
Britnell
United Kingdom
“We loved the room. It was very quaint and well supplied with refreshments and toiletries. The staff were amazing and accommodating.”
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Carole
United Kingdom
“The bedroom and bathroom were very clean and comfortable, little touches like fresh milk for tea and coffee were appreciated, friendly staff, very good breakfast.
In response to the question about ‘quiet’ - the Ship & Trades is a pub/hotel with a...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British • International
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that your car needs to be registered with the reception before car parking is provided.
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