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Ship & Trades

4.0 star property
Riverfront inn in Chatham with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled by the river, Ship & Trades offers an inviting ambiance with a full breakfast and delightful garden. Relax on the terrace or connect to in-room WiFi, while enjoying light fare at the on-site restaurant. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM/banking services
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
$106 nightly
The total price is $128
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Maritime Way, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, England, ME4 3ER

What's nearby

  • Britannia Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Medway Park Sports Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Central Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Chatham Naval Memorial - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 57 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 61 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 64 min drive
  • Chatham Station - 5 min drive
  • Gillingham Station - 7 min drive
  • Rochester Higham Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cannon - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ship & Trades - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Mast & Rigging - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Ship & Trades

Ship & Trades is a great choice for a stay in Chatham. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Snowshoeing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number Yes

National rating

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ship & Trades offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Ship & Trades does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Ship & Trades?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Ship & Trades?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ship & Trades?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Ship & Trades and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like snowshoeing. Ship & Trades also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Ship & Trades?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers ocean views.

What's the area around Ship & Trades like?

Ship & Trades is located by the river. Popular attractions include Bluewater Shopping Centre, which is 16 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

Ship & Trades Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were excellent with a great choice of dishes, including meat-free and vegan options, and the pancakes were exceptional. (26 reviews)
  • The restaurant provided high quality meals and excellent service. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Location
Restaurant
Marina
View
Bar
Bathroom

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Room clean and comfortable, staff very friendly, good choice of breakfast, bar well stocked and evening food good
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good clean room, nice evening meal and pleasant staff.
Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Parking was straightforward. Hotel and the restaurant are in good order. Staff are excellent and well trained. Rooms were clean and tidy. There was everything you could possibly need but the landing area could do with a paint - thats my only negative observation
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel overlooking harbour. Friendly staff. Food very good.
Julie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice place and great location. A little tired in decor Staff very good and friendly Great breakfast
Judith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable stay

Great staff. Not 24 hour front desk so FYI. Restaurants near by.... In house pub. Comfortable clean bed and bathroom. Needs new carpet... But otherwise has everything you need.
Jacob, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

A busy modern pub with separate restaurant and a small hotel. Room well appointed and clean, we had a waterfront room with large patio. Breakfast a little disappointing, very small buffet with limited options but a reasonable cooked breakfast menu.
William, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel with great food.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

A lovely one night stay, comfortable and clean room, staff were great, the location is superb, being right by the marina. Breakfast was well presented and very tasty
Dorian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great service

Great stay. Food is always amazing and the breakfast a service is outstanding. The only things that i would recommend is just a little Renovation to the standard rooms would make it five star all rounds.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay, breakfast was very good.
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, historic pub walking distance from the Chatham Dockyards. Nice rooms, nice staff, great setting. Breakfast was excellent each day. Dinner was even better. Chatham Dockyards are definitely worth a visit and the pub is just a short walk away. Also, Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle are a short drive away and touring them made for a lovely day. The area around the pub is very walkable and there is an outlet mall just across the road.
geoffrey, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good hotel and room excellent (could be better with in room fridge). Breakfast service though was very poor, disinterested staff and not a good attitude towards allergens - despite the venue saying GF options available (placing an iPad on the table and saying look at that - with just bacon and egg to choose from wasn’t great).
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay! The room was great, and the food was amazing!
Sarah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Julia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay

Really nice pub and hotel. Good was excellent!! We stayed on the weekend so it was about loud (not their fault) but customers were very loud and shouting outside. Would definitely stay again when in the area!
Louisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely two night stay

Check in was great, staff checked cars into the parking system for the duration of the stay, food was excellent, room was clean, the staff were all great, lots of choice of eating establishments, but I wouldn't have wanted to have missed out on an evening meal here either
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, room clean and well decorated very comfortable, very powerful shower, staff very friendly and professional, don’t let the appearance from the outside put you off, only had the breakfast but it was excellent. Great view over the harbour,In all good value for money
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

I go regularly and the stay is always great. The food is great, the only thing that wish is the breakfast starts earlier as they start at 7.30, so it can be a rush to eat and go, overall fantastic stay and will go again.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Service

A lovely hotel with good food and located in a very historic area.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely setting, nice room, communal areas bit tired around edges, staff friendly. Great Eggs Royale for breakfast…
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay if visiting dockyard

Nice cosy room and big bath. Nice to have bar and restaurant on site. Walking distance to shopping and the historic dockyard. Friendly staff. Free parking. Nicer to be overlooking the marina than the dockyard where other hotel is situated.
Julia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Recommended

Nicely situated pub / hotel for the nearby historic dockyard and Rochester town (and Fort Amhurst) Easy check in. Nice room with waterside view (standard room) Comfy bed and compact bathroom with lots of toiletries. Bar and restaurant both excellent with a good range of local beers and food. Nice covered area on the quay for boat and people watching and lots of outside seating for when the weather is more clement. Great value for money if you're in the Chatham area. £10 trip into town on the Uber or an hour walk (not the prettiest!)
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Situated in such a historic area it sits well on the location. Retains many original features
GARY, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
1-night trip