Ideally located in the centre of Rochester, The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel offers accommodation with city view. Free private parking are available.
Maureen
Spain
Room 33 was a pleasant room with an en suite bathroom that overlooked the High Street and gave us a lovely view of the Rochester Sweeps Festival - we could watch some of the Morriss dancing from the room but the music wasn't intrusive enough to disturb our siesta.
The Gordon House Hotel has a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Rochester. This 2-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.
Vivien
Jersey
Convenient, has car park which always has a space, old and quirky.
Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, The Golden Lion offers accommodation in Rochester.
Christopher
United Kingdom
Shower room very good. As we were above a pub we expected to hear a little noise but we couldn't hear anything from downstairs. The staff were very friendly.
North Downs Barn is a small bed and breakfast in Rochester, 41km from London. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Tina
United Kingdom
It's a beautiful house and our room was spacious, clean and cosy. It's a peaceful area right on the North Downs Way path, so we were able to continue our hike without much of a detour. The breakfast was fantastic too and the host was really friendly and helpful!
Located 3.4 km from Chatham Train Station, 4.1 km from Historic Chatham Dockyard and 19 km from Bluewater, Quantock Loft Studio 3 provides accommodation set in Rochester.
Situated just 1.6 km from Rochester Castle, Botleigh Villa features accommodation in Rochester with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as free shuttle service.
Andrea
United Kingdom
A lovely friendly couple run this accommodation. Their house is in a fantastic location with amazing views and they make you feel very welcome. The breakfast is very good, in room tea and coffee fresh milk, water is very welcome.
Set in Rochester and only 5.2 km from Rochester Castle, Bed & Breakfast Fieldview offers accommodation with river views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Helena
United Kingdom
The view from the room was spectacular, hospitality extremely good, the breakfast was vast and the room very comfortable. The house was peaceful and the dog very friendly
Located in Rochester, the recently renovated Inner Dowsing Lightship provides accommodation 2.8 km from Rochester Castle and 4.2 km from Chatham Train Station.
Patrick
United Kingdom
Great care taken with the setting up of the room and it's decor. Excellent breakfast. Friendly host who took the opportunity to talk to us about the history of the lightship.
We stayed for the Sweeps Festival, a celebration of...
We stayed for the Sweeps Festival, a celebration of traditional dance and music which sadly was spoilt a little by weather on one day, but if the indoor events don’t appeal there is a variety of bars and places to eat and alternative activities are a visit to a thousand year old castle and the 2nd oldest Cathedral in the UK, Guildhall Museum or a short drive away there is Chatham Historical Dockyard, and Royal Engineers museum.
Judith
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Castle and cathedral are first class.
Castle and cathedral are first class. Eastgate House very interesting. Good Italian restaurant and plenty of other choices. Everywhere within easy walking distance. Whole High Street noisy on Saturday night. Guildhall Museum, Restoration House and Huguenot Museum shut for our visit. Tourist Information Office shut down
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Rochester is very charming.
Rochester is very charming. The High Street is very lovely with lots of quality second hand shops, if this is your thing. I was absolutely mesmerized by the castle. Well worth climbing the stairs all to the top, especially on a sunny day, the view is amazing. (check for opening times).
The cathedral is really beautiful, do go inside if you are there. You can just go in and explore the cathedral or do a guided tour (also check for opening times).
The town has a very rich history.
You could also choose do do a walking trail along the river.
The Royal Crown Pub has a lot of character and the food was really tasty.
Danijela
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
I think some money needs to be spent updating the decor of...
I think some money needs to be spent updating the decor of the hotel and rooms. The room rate is inexpensive and hotel is in a good location but it is looking a bit worn. There was a crack in the top corner of room near the front window of our room and given the connection of the hotel with Charles Dickens, the hotel undersells itself. There was also loud music coming from the bar downstairs in same hotel complex.
John
United Kingdom
2.0
Scored 2.0
Rochester is great The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel is not...
Rochester is great The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel is not somewhere anyone should trust to stay.
Where was the staff?
Why was the gates locked?
Why was there not a message on the gate or at reception?
How is this hotel allowed to remain in relation to health and safetytt?
Christopher
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Different places and things appeal to different people. OK.
Different places and things appeal to different people. OK. But I'm more than happy to put in a word for Rochester, It was, until 1998 when "Medway" (population 250,000 was created from Rochester, Chatham, Strood, Gillingham and Rainham, all today more or less contiguous) a historic and important small City.
Now Rochester is just a "Town", which seems frankly ludicrous. Population only 60,000 and they have problems. The High Street includes far too many Charity Shops, although also some beautiful and historic buildings. Too close to London. But Rochester also has the second oldest Cathedral in England, and still largely Norman Architecture rather than Canterbury's huge late Gothic. Rochester also boasts the tallest and best preserved Norman castle keep in both England and France. Then there are all the links with Charles Dickens and much else besides. And then the Chatham Historic Dockyard, worth a day's time of anyone interested in British history and only a few miles from Rochester.
I note the 2021 Lonely Planet Great Britain (page 162) manages just over 2 column inches on Chatham Dockyard. And that's it. Not even a mention of Rochester or "Medway" in the index. That, in my book, is all you need to know about "Guide Books"!
Beautiful property, with a fantastic garden. Very quiet property and area, but well placed next to Rochester and the Medway. Fantastic breakfast in my room and hosts very welcoming. Garden with the barn was fantastic too. Room was huge and included a small annex room and large bathroom. No bath, but shower had good pressure and was nice and hot. If you are staying in Kent, I would recommend this hotel.
Property had free parking for guests. Rooms were clean and tidy with clean towels and toiletries. Staff were super friendly and helpful. We stayed as we were attending a wedding at Cooling Castle. The hotel put on a free shuttle service to drop off and pick up at wedding venue. This was a great service! Driver friendly. Also included free breakfast. Great value for money. Thank you!
Great location, a walk in to Rochester in 15 minutes, park up the road for the kids. Well equipped for short stays. Great contact and very accommodating host. Several shops at a few minutes walk, highly recommend. We were two adults and two kids and had plenty of space.
Lovely location and easy to find. I prefer the anonymity of a hotel however my stay for just the 1 night was very relaxed and it felt to me like home from home, only better. The double ensuite room is spacious and very comfortable with everything I needed for my stay.
One of the cheapest hotels in the Rochester/Strood area and the location worked well for why I was visiting. Bed and bathroom were nice enough and it was nice to have a kettle and tea/coffee provided in the room.
Very centrally located in Rochester. The room was good sized and very quiet. The bed was comfortable, good selection of tea and coffee in room and there were many outlets and USB ports to charge electronics.
The hotel is in a very good location. Rochester High Street is full of bars, restaurants, so plenty to do in the evenings, there is even a pie and mash shop now. And you have the castle by the river Medway.
Friendly hotel in a perfect location on the high street for all the sights of Rochester. Room excellent, lovely breakfast. Hotel staff very helpful and friendly. Car park very useful.
The property was very clean and very handy for Rochester Castle/High Street. It was well furnished and comfortable. A nice welcoming pack was kindly left and appreciated. Thank you
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