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The Kings Head Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Rochester
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Bar (on property)
Interior detail
Family Room, Private Bathroom
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
58 High Street, Rochester, England, ME1 1LD
  • Rochester Cathedral
    1 min walk
  • Rochester Castle
    3 min walk
  • The Vines Park
    5 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City)
    57 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
8 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
8 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
8 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
8 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
8 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Rochester

At The Kings Head Hotel you'll be within steps of Rochester Cathedral and Six Poor Travellers House. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Rochester hotel include Bluewater Shopping Centre and Leeds Castle.

What's nearby

  • Rochester Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rochester Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Diggerland - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Historic Dockyard Chatham - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cooling Castle Barn - 11 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 3 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eagle Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Don Vincenzo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Kings Head Hotel

Hotel in Rochester
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Rochester hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
The Kings Head Hotel offers 13 accommodations with free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kings Head Hotel?

The Kings Head Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Kings Head Hotel?

The closest beach to The Kings Head Hotel is Allhallows Beach (14 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kings Head Hotel?

No, The Kings Head Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kings Head Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Kings Head Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Kings Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for wedding we attended two doors down. Stairwell/corridor absolutely dire. Luckily room had recently been refurbished so was slightly better, however, needed a good clean and not even sure if sheets has been laundered prior to our stay as there were small hairs on them!!! Curtains only covered half of the window so woke up with sun in our eyes at 5am...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The turd that came to visit q
Arrived to find green water in the toilet .....cleaning solution you may reasonably expect, however , brown sludge at the bottom of the toilet indicated another culprit, confirmed by flushing of the toilet - it was in fact a fungating turd .....fabulous !
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Best location for Sweeps
Best location as a base for wandering around Rochester. Not the highest quality but good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location for Rochester high street. Rooms are directly over the pub so noise to be expected. Lovely friendly staff and unique Dickens themed decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very Much a mixed bag!
This hotel was part good and part poor. The staff were very friendly but the accommodation was variable. Room 11 was fine, well equipped but without any tea cups or mugs? Room 9 was very basic and need urgent refurbishment. The staircase was very dark and uninviting. All in all it is about ensuring you get a refurbished room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Variable quality
A bit of a mixed bag! The staircase up to the rooms was Dickensian and dark and not particularly welcoming. We had 2 rooms room 11 was good but room 9 was very shabby and in need of renovation. Staff were very pleasant and there were plenty of cosmetics and towels as well as tea coffee and a kettle but no mugs??? All in all good in room 11 poor in room 9!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Lovely place friendly staff willing to go above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic but clean and adequate
My room was pretty basic, with the wash basin and shower actually in the room. The TV remote didn’t work and the WiFi was patchy. Although the radiator was on full, the room was pretty cool - not a problem for me as I like a cool bedroom, but not very comfortable to sit around in. I think the draft coming through the single glazed window was the issue here. Otherwise, the room was clean and comfortable. When I arrived, there was only one person working in the pub and she couldn’t leave the bar so I had to find my own way to the room - not a problem. When I left in the morning the pub was locked up so I had to take it back up to my room and leave a note about the remote not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Mary, Margate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Friendly, helpful staff. Rather cramped room with a shower with a see through glass door in the bedroom, a bit inhibiting for shy people. Very shabby but elegant staircase with walls covered in Dickens murals, would stay there again. Lovely views of Rochester sky line.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great old inn/hotel/pub steeped in history
Really good pub with nice food , bar staff were very helpful especially the girl who greeted us, the housekeeper was also helpful when stocking up with more coffee and requiring a portable heater as the radiator in the room wasn't working correctly. Room furniture and decoration was nice, room was well equipped with comfy bed and chair. Reasonably clean. Bathroom good although bath a little dated and old. Hot water in bath and shower but not very hot from basin. Good pub with good atmosphere nice food and beer. Enjoyed hearing about the residents ghosts ! Very old hotel with many period features including wobbly floors and steps ! Communal stair case had a lovely mural painted all around with Charles Dickens characters. My only complaint was that the stairway and carpet were dirty with manky carpets and a very greasy smelly. The kitchen was on the second floor so I guess this was why. I have stayed in pubs before and understand this is a problem when you are on the thorough fair from the kitchen. I think though they would be wise to invest in a deep clean of that whole area. Other than that I loved the place and its people.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rochester Visit
We decided to stay in the Kings Head because of its central location in Rochester high street, that bit of the trip worked well. General condition of the hotel and room was poor it was especially noisy and we did not sleep well because of that. All the floors were very creaky especially on the stairs where the carpet was terrible. We would definitely not go back to the is hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant enough
Very pleasant and helpful staff. But a surprising lack of both a hair dryer and bedside tables in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
My guest was not able to use the shower facilities as they were below par. The photographs on this site did not match up to the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location rooftops are amazing
Fantastic location staff are very friendly and helpful unfortunately the fire alarm kept going off through the night from 2 for over an hour very frustrating nobody's fault I know things happen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One night stay
Nice and very pleasant staff. Nice pub downstairs. Great location in center of Rochester. Room was quite basic and some noise transfer from adjoining rooms. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 stars all day
Needs a proper reception. That’s my only bad thing I’d say. Otherwise. Great place. Great location. Staff are helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Man sollte vorher de. Zeitpunkt der Ankunft mitteilen. Wir waren sogar später als gedacht im hotel. Das Zimmer war nicht fertig. Innerhalb 10 Minuten war es gemacht. Natürlich war es nicht sauber. Dreckige Waschbecken, verschmutzte Bettwäsche und Handtücher vorheriger Gäste in der Ecke auf dem Boden. Einziges Highlight : die Lage. Andere laute Gäste inkl. Hund. Bis 4 Uhr morgens laute Musik und Gerede et.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

GOTO, 名古屋 名古屋

Business traveller
モダンではないが、建物の古さが残っていていい。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019