Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.9 (2906 reviews)
Maidstone Road , Chatham , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets 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Damp and outdated rooms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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

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 2906 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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Simon solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Staff that we met were all very pleasant, helpful and efficient. Well done ! Ample parking. Our room was comfortable, but a little worn around the edges. We asked to swap rooms on arrival, as the first room faced the busy road and was noisy. Our second room, on the back of the hotel was much better. Very good value for money. Great breakfast.

Cons:

Unfortunately our visit coincided with one of their regular, frequent, 'over 30s' events and the DJ was playing very loud music until one thirty in the morning, so no sleep until then

To make matters worse, we then got a phone call on the room phone at 2:15, from the DJ ! Said he had been told to ring our number...

Really think that at the very least, a warning about the noise would have been appropriate and perhaps the hotel needs to consider its overnight guests as well as the party goers.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Stacy Ann solo_traveller gb
8
Short
Pros:

Atmosphere and location.

Cons:

Steam room too hot.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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SEBMM couple gb
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Dilan couple gb
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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shheze Couples Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
4
Disappointed
Pros:

No sign to the reception area. Walked down the stairs and was greeted by a pleasant male receptionist. Stair lift was out of order. Had seen pictures of the standard rooms which was nothing like the room we was given. Our room was tiny as was the bed. The mattress was way too bouncy. Every move jostled the other. A pillow case was inside out and had a large stain with a lumpy pillow. This was changed for us. Generally the bedding looked extremely clean. The shower floor was dirty and the water pressure was very low making the lovely fragranced shower gel a job to wash off.
Disappointed with the restaurant food. Ordered a gluten free curry which arrived as clear runny liquid which was inedible. Rice was very bland and cold. Pizza was nice but no chilli oil available. Staff had no idea how to refund as normally work on reception but reduced the bill for us with their staff discount. Air con in room was good. Not sure I would book again due mainly to the size of the room

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor
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Sean couple gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Todorova couple gb
10
Such a beautiful experience!!!
Pros:

Such a beautiful hotel! It was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated, and had such a welcoming atmosphere. The rooms were stunning, with lovely colours and tasteful décor, and the facilities were excellent. What really made our stay special, though, was the incredibly friendly and attentive staff, who made us feel so welcome throughout our visit.

The food was absolutely delicious, and every meal was a pleasure. I had such an amazing time here with my partner, and we created some wonderful memories. We can’t wait to come back and would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Cons:

The only constructive feedback I have is that the garden view from our windows could benefit from a bit of trimming. Aside from that, everything else was excellent.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Florea couple ro
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
Enjoyed the stay. It worked for visiting local relatives. The pool was a very good experience.
Cons:

The room needs a little paint. Mattress could be improved. Room on adequate but on the small side.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Pernilla solo_traveller se
7
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not much

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Angela couple at
8
Easy overnight stay on way to Eurotunnel
Pros:

Comfortable rooms, dog friendly, facilities good, whilst there are some things that need fixing around the place it was clean and we base our reviews on the price vs what we get for that and it was reasonably priced

Cons:

Directions link in booking.com take you to a different location 8 mins away. It would be good to have the electric charges - but that may be work in progress as there were some there

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Caine solo_traveller gb
9
Will stay again
Pros:

It's was lovely young lad on reception was great youvneed to say well done room lovely sleep was great only one thing when I went the restaurant in the evening to order something to eat and take back to my room my self I was charged £3.95 to take it myself not room service me i took it back but was charged £3.95 otherwise it was a lovely hotel thank you will use it again

Cons:

Its writers above

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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jamesdO7319RB Family Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
10
"Well done the Holiday Inn Rochester"
Pros:

We are at present a family of five enjoying a long weekend break in the Holiday inn, Rochester. On arrival we experienced that the normal entrance was under repair and we had to negotiate stairs with suitcases. Fortunately we were greeted with a huge smile from the duty manager Damien who organised staff to carry our cases and checked us all in. All our rooms were clean, with comfortable beds and quiet. In the evening we all gathered in the lounge bar for pre dinner drinks. The bar girl Sophie was doing an excellent job serving a large group of 30 but still managed to recognise me saying “I’ll be with you shortly” She also recommended the wine for us to have with dinner. Also a big thank you to our servers at dinner Michelle & Janka who arranged our table, took our orders and explained some of our queries on the yummy menu. Breakfast was excellent with choices to suit everyone’s taste. I must say all the staff we encountered were extremely polite and helpful. If you are coming to Rochester this is the place to stay. Well done the Holiday Inn, Rochester.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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Karen solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Air conditioning good facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Irene solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Swimming sauna and room

Cons:

Jacuzzi not working

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
F
Florence couple gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Höpli solo_traveller ch
7
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
M
Maria solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple gb
10
Pros:

Facilities were great especially having a pool on site.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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FAMILLY MALBRANQUE family_with_children fr
9
Calme , Propre et situation géographique pratique !
2026-06-23 via Nuitee