Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.9 (3012 reviews)
Maidstone Road , Chatham , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Convenient location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Damp and outdated rooms
Inconsistent service
Overcharging issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Multiple reviews noted issues with damp smell and room quality, indicating a need for better cleanliness.
Service
8.8
Generally positive sentiment with many reviewers highlighting helpful staff and good service.
Location
8.8
Many reviewers noted the convenient location, making it suitable for their needs.
Room Quality
6.3
Several reviews described rooms as dated, old, and uncomfortable, impacting overall satisfaction.
Amenities
7.8
Amenities like the pool were appreciated, though there were some issues reported.
Value for Money
8.2
Value noted positively despite some dissatisfaction with the room conditions.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Breakfast was repeatedly mentioned as delicious, contributing to overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall satisfaction was reflected, balancing positives and negatives from the reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-05 15:12

Property Description

Modern Accommodations and Leisure Facilities
The Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham boasts fully air-conditioned bedrooms, a leisure club with an indoor swimming pool, and 24-hour room service. Children can enjoy complimentary stay and meals, making it an ideal choice for families.

You Fit Health Club
Guests can unwind and stay active at the fully equipped You Fit Health Club, featuring a swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, steam room, and gym. Whether you prefer a relaxing soak or an invigorating workout, this hotel has you covered.

Dining Options and Connectivity
Indulge in delicious meals at Traders restaurant, offering modern cuisine for breakfast and dinner. With high-speed internet access in every room, staying connected is effortless. Plus, easy access via the M2 or M20 makes exploring Kent convenient.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham for a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and leisure amenities.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LGW

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 3012 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.3
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Titilope family_with_children gb
5
It was an alright stay
Pros:

I liked the breakfast, the housekeeping staff and the reception team. They were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The breakfast could have more options, they said you can order pancakes, but the 3 occasions I asked, it wasn’t available. I found out 3 days in that you could ask for omelettes by chance when another guest was being informed, however, no one had told me that.
One of the night managers came to my door that she had received complaints from guests below us that there was a lot of jumping, stomping, shouting etc. in fact as soon as she said that, I opened my door wide for her to see my toddler watching Danny Go and dancing along, so I with a smile, informed her that that was the little culprit but I would stop her now. Without a smile or any sense of friendliness or politeness, she proceeded to inform me that if it didn’t stop, we’re going to have to leave the property and our booking cancelled. I was shocked, I had to express my disappointment that you were going to evict me and my 2 daughters at 9pm after coming to just inform me, it’s not like you had said something before and we didn’t listen, then she tried to change her approach and was trying to empathise that she understands how kids can be etc. I was shocked for a hotel advertised as family friendly. You should have put us on the ground floor if you didn’t want kids moving around In the rooms and the floors were creaking just from walking.
Another thing I didn’t like is where all their premium rooms were located, it’ll take at least 5mins from our door to get downstairs. The walk is long and there’s a set of stairs too, with our luggage and stroller, it wasn’t convenient

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Nickie couple gb
9
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
8
Lovely hotel and staff but fire alarms ruined our sleep.
Pros:

The staff were brilliant and so helpful. Really glad we booked to include an evening meal - recommend this option to others, as the alternative can be pricey. Check-out time is great because it gives time to pack. Breakfast is really good.

Cons:

Our sleep was interrupted TWICE during the night (02:30 and again at 03:30 approximately) by a fire alarm, so that we were wrecked by the morning and hardly ate breakfast, which did not help. It appears that it was the same culprit having a smoke/vape. There appears to be very little punishment for this - he/she should have been thrown out first time.

The hotel is located a lot further out from Rochester than the advertisments suggest.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple ie
1
Disgusted
Pros:

Great chef, lovely cooked breakfast ( especially the sausages) croissants etc

Cons:

I used an debit card to pay and choose to pay in euros
The transaction was approved at first, but then declined. The receptionist explained that their new payment system played up when a foreign currency was selected. She told me it hadn't gone through and asked me retry selecting sterling which I did because there was no other option. I knew it would cost me more but I had a train to catch. The transaction was approved. I immediately checked my bank balance and both transactions were pending in my current account putting me into an overdraft situation. I was very unhappy and complained, I was told they couldn't give me a refund but that the money would bounce back in a couple of days. This was at the start of my trip to the UK and I was left with only a very small amount of money to get through the next few days. I'm still waiting to see if it ' bounces back ' and if payment is taken in Sterling and not Euros I will be very angry. I won't ever stay at a Holiday Inn ever again. I will be making further complaints on social media and The Times Newspaper travel section

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Luc solo_traveller be
5
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Tayo couple gb
9
Pros:

Very clean nice location

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Vijay couple gb
9
Very pleased
Pros:

Staff

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Guy Barlow solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Timothy solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Amanda soarkes solo_traveller gb
5
Downhill from a year ago
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Sofa bed, no longer board games in the restaurant. Food wasn't great and our drinks never arrived

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Fleur couple gb
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Allister solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Fleur couple gb
9
Relaxing, comfortable
Pros:

Facilities
Staff

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Zuzanna family_with_children pl
10
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Sunseekers-TRIP Business Desborough, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
6
Room needs refurbishing
Pros:

Friendly and helpful reception staff, room needs a refurbishment.
The bathroom was generally shabby with paint peeling off the door and mould around the shower enclosure. Not what you expect from a HI.
There was no shower gel in the shower and the phone was not even connected to the wall to ask for more.
Unfortunately the breakfast was also uninspiring, with greasy bacon and dried up sausages.
On a positive note, the gym equipment was pretty good.

2026-08-10 via Tripadvisor
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D5128RLlawrencel Family
10
Great stay at Holiday Inn Cheltenham
Pros:

Really good stay at the holiday inn cheltenham. The customer service lady Tamia is particularly helpful and so friendly! The hotel has swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi. My son has special needs and thx hotel is very accommodating! Thank you Tamia!

2026-08-10 via Tripadvisor
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Lyn family_with_children gb
6
Pros:

The breakfast was very tasty and there was plenty to choose from.

Cons:

The bed in our room had a wheel missing so was tipping to one side, unfortunately we didn't notice this till we went to get into bed at 1am.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Irene solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Jacuzzi now working, pool was fab, facilities were great

Cons:

The room was a bit small

2026-08-10 via Nuitee