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Reviews of The Gordon House Hotel 2 stars

91 High Street Rochester, Rochester, ME1 1LX, United Kingdom

#6 of 6 hotels in Rochester

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Review score

Based on 660 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Decent enough
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of my radiators wouldn’t turn off. Parking costs £10. There was no breakfast or restaurant. Reception isn’t open in the morning, so if you go out the locked front door to get food in a cafe, you can’t get back in.

    Location, room, decor all nice. Plenty of parking spaces. Desk in room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    One night stay to visit Upnor Castle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately no breakfast option during the week but close to cafes

    Good size room in very central location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t turn off radiator overnight so room too warm

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldnt fault as i only stayed for one night

    Close to all amenites on the high street lovely room and a double bed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    7.0
    As above. But when next in Rochester, maybe in a 6 or 12 months, I will stay at Gordon House again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was in the old part this time (I have stayed before in another bit) in Room 5. Nice room, tiled fireplace, BUT the radiator in the bathroom has a broken, completely detached, thermostat. Clearly this has been the case for ages because there is a long-term notice saying "Radiator hot". It was unnecessarily hot for spring, a waste of energy, but worse, for the guest, it makes a noise on and off all the time, a bit like a washing machine. Surely it would not be difficult to get a plumber to isolate the radiator and fit a new thermostat or even a new radiator.

    Convenient, has car park which always has a space, old and quirky.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel right in the heart of Rochester
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was a bit difficult. Nowhere to hide from the fixed head shower spray!

    Nicely presented room and foyer, comfortable bed, very clean, very quiet in the room and helpful staff. Thanks so much for sorting out my broken bathroom light!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice cheap and cheerful hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bit of confusion on arrival - our room hadn't been made up. But they quickly moved us to an alternative with no hassle.

    Excellent location in the centre of Rochester close to lovely restaurants and bars. And the cathedral.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Nice Hotel, would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was decor was dated but good for the history of the place. The staff were very pleasant and polite. Would visit again

    The hotel was perfectly situated on the high street…The car park was good for the £10 overnite stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stuff very nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little dated and shower not enough power.

    Right in the centre which was lovely. Friendly check-in staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the room we were initially allocated the key card did not work, nor did the Internet. However, we were given a room upgrade.

    Location right in the High Street

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    6.0
    Must stay in the front of the hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The entrance ( most particularly the back entrance) & reception area felt very run down, & cold. Again, our room ( 11) was up a depressing back staircase & landing. The room was okay, but pretty much like an ‘old back bedroom’

    It was central to the location. The staff were friendly & helpful. The room was clean & the beds & linen very comfortable. And before we left, we found the old vintage staircase we originally thought would take us to our room, & probably where the nicer rooms were.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Commmunication

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Great position. Lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room not v clean

    High street

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no breakfast facility

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Would use again as in town and close to family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They wanted ID upon check in but I didn’t have any

    Clean,small room but did the job

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    A perfect stay for our 2 night break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did have to ask to be moved from our first room as there was a smell of cigarette smoke. We were immediately given another room.

    We were met on arrival by very friendly staff. The hotel is clean and has a particular style/decor which we appreciated. It is quite old fashioned with a lovely staircase and there was an ornate fire place in our room. Although right in the centre it was very quiet at night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location for an overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room itself was fine, nicely furnished, but the bathroom (room 10) was really shabby and needs a total refit.

    The location is great, right on the High Street and 2 minutes from the cathedral and 5 from the castle! Good private parking (extra £10 though) and nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location and price in Rochester.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It was in an excellent location and was good value for money. The room was quite small, but comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel also had its own carpark.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and good stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I don't have much to complain. Barrier-free accommodation could be a problem as there are a few steps in the hotel, and the building is also historical. But I guess the staff will help.

    The staff were friendly and kind. It sits in the middle of the old town's main street, easy to access from the station, and restaurants and pubs are nearby.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    A restful stop on a cycling journey from Scotland to Spain.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Friendly helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    Excellent position, lovely host and staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is in an old historic building which would benefit from some redecorating.

    The owner and receptionist were very friendly and accommodating. Historic building, excellent location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    A lovely break away in a perfect location .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little small .

    The staff were amazing , very friendly and helpful . Very accommodating. Perfect location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike. We were there for one night only and it was very convenient for the high street

    Spacious and clean room, and really friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

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