About this property
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 cozy 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alan
United Kingdom“Great location, close to many restaurants, shops, dock yard, and cinema. Great bar and restaurant, outside seating was nice, chip shop in the same building with an amazing kebab. Lovely staff and free parking. Bedside power outlets. Delicious...” - Kelly
United States“Location, the staff, and the restaurant. All were excellent. Greater than our expectations.” - Tim United Kingdom“Good room and good breakfast. Staff very helpful when my husband was admitted to hospital”
- D'costa United Kingdom“Loved the room decor, cleanliness and meals were excellent!”
- Emma United States“Lovely decor, great rooms with tea & coffee, biscuits, nice little toiletries provided. excellent restaurant / bar downstairs. Amazing food! Lovely outside seating overlooking the boats. Very friendly staff who went above and beyond to make my...”
- Alison United Kingdom“Location, accommodation and food. Staff friendly and efficient”
David United Kingdom“close to amenities but not in a congested area very quiet night - conducive to sleeping”- Louise United Kingdom“It was clean and nicely decorated in the bar area and the room”
- Julie United Kingdom“Location was great, especially for visiting the Chatham Maritime Museum & Rochester Castle. Good food, nice breakfast.”
- Bryan United Kingdom“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...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that your car needs to be registered with the reception before car parking is provided.
