Ship & Trades

4.0 star property
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December 2024
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Front of property
Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, England, ME4 3ER
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham
    2 min drive
  • Central Theatre
    5 min drive
  • The Vines Park
    7 min drive
  • Rochester (RCS)
    19 min drive

Room options

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Chatham

Located in Chatham, Ship & Trades is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Historic Dockyard Chatham and Fort Amherst. .This inn is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Priestfield Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 2 min drive
  • Rochester Cathedral - 6 min drive
  • Rochester Castle - 6 min drive
  • Diggerland - 8 min drive
  • Cooling Castle Barn - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Chatham Station - 5 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shepherd Neame - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ship & Trades

Riverfront inn with free breakfast and a restaurant
Ship & Trades offers 11 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Satisfy your appetite at the inn's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available weekdays 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number Yes

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Ship & Trades Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 615 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 615 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 615 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 615 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 615 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed really comfy but the pillows let them down as they were lumpy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room with balcony. Comfortable and clean. Good choice of breakfast. Staff very helpful and friendly. Near bus stops and shopping Centre. 15 Minute walk to Historic Dockyards.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was suitable for what we needed, room was clean and well equipped, restaurant and pub was nice overlooking water and good food. Not much in the area itself.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
A lovely stay at this well-presented pub, with fantastic food. Our room was comfortable and had a great balcony with beautiful views across the marina. Staff were friendly and helpful. Wish we could have stayed another night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff in hotel were great hotels.com customer service needs some work!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely setting, nice room, communal areas bit tired around edges, staff friendly. Great Eggs Royale for breakfast…
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely hotel with great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jane

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
mixed service with the staff. Lift smelt like someone had wee'd in it and the corrido
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near to Chatham docks and surrounding areas. Staff very helpful and friendly, nice room and great food. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent gem inside
From the outside this hotel doesn’t look great but what a fabulous surprise when you step inside. Fabulous bar and restaurant. Good sized rooms and comfortable stay. Will definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a good overnight stay and meal in restaurant. Only issue was lack of plug sockets by the mirror to dry hair, and lighting could have been a bit brighter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Everything excellent, except no electric socket near the mirror.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

GARY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated in such a historic area it sits well on the location. Retains many original features
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in May 2024