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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, accommodation and food. Staff friendly and efficient
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    close to amenities but not in a congested area very quiet night - conducive to sleeping
  • Shirley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food in general: Breakfasts, Bar and Restaurant meals were all really good. The room we had overlooked the Marina - it was ideal for us. All the staff we encountered were really friendly and helpful; housekeeping, bar, restaurant, duty manager.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Ship & Trades
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Ship & Trades takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    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

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    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.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Ship & Trades accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that your car needs to be registered with the reception before car parking is provided.

    FAQs about The Ship & Trades

    • Room options at The Ship & Trades include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • The Ship & Trades is 1.6 miles from the center of Chatham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Ship & Trades may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Ship & Trades offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The Ship & Trades has 1 restaurant:

        • Restaurant

      • Check-in at The Ship & Trades is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.