The Gordon House Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (968 reviews)
91 High Street Rochester , Rochester , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
6.93
Cleanliness was mentioned negatively in several reviews, highlighting issues of food left in drawers and dirty paintwork.
Service
8.4
Reception staff were mentioned as friendly and helpful, providing good service.
Location
8.94
Location was frequently praised, with guests appreciating its proximity to the cathedral and other amenities.
Room Quality
6.39
Room quality received criticism for being cold, uncomfortable, and outdated in decor.
Amenities
7.42
Amenities were noted with mixed feelings, such as lack of food options and minor issues with facilities.
Value for Money
7.88
Value for money was generally considered decent with some guests feeling they got good service for the price.
Food and Beverage
5.93
Food options were limited, as meals were not provided, affecting the overall rating in this category.
Overall Experience
7.3
Overall experience averaged out to a decent stay, affected by specific room issues but balanced by location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 12:00

Property Description

Charming 2-Star Hotel in Rochester

Cozy Rooms and Convenient Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience at The Gordon House Hotel. Relax in rooms with a seating area, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Enjoy free WiFi and the option for private parking.

Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in delicious breakfast on weekends in the hotel's restaurant. Unwind at the bar, shared lounge, or garden.

Prime Location
Located just 400 meters from Rochester Cathedral, The Gordon House Hotel is a perfect choice for travelers. The proximity to London City Airport adds to the convenience.

Book your stay at The Gordon House Hotel for a delightful experience!

Important information:

Please note that guests may experience some noise from the adjoining high street, mainly during weekends.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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 968 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.93
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 6.39
Amenities: 7.42
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 5.93
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Kate • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Veerle • family_with_children • gb
4
Dusty old place in high street
Pros:

Located in high street near good restaurants

Cons:

Dusty astma inducing old place. Also couldn’t leave a backpack in the morning.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • nl
4
Eens maar nooit meer, slecht!
Cons:

Zeer slecht bed, klein, oude matras. Oncomfortabel.
Geluidsoverlast: we hebben tot drie uur ‘s nachts geen oog dicht gedaan door het geschreeuw en geluid vanaf de straat.
‘S avonds geen personeel te vinden om eventueel van kamer te veranderen. (Bij check-in was 1 persoon aanwezig).
(Oud gebouw, niet meer in allerbeste staat).

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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chrisliz • couple • gb
9
A well maintained hotel run by a lovely couple.
Pros:

We were able to leave our bags in reception at lunchtime, having been given a friendly welcome by The lady proprietor. The check-in process in the early evening with another young lady was straightforward. Our room was a good size. There was plenty of storage space and enough hangers. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom facilities were very good. The wifi worked fine.
Having gone out for the evening, we arrived back at the hotel just on 11pm when the main door was due to be locked. We rang the bell and apologised to the kind and understanding gentleman proprietor who let us in and wished us well when we retired to our room.
We very much liked the decorative and historical features in the public areas which greatly enhanced the hotel.
Our room was also nicely done out.
Having had breakfast at a nearby restaurant and vacated our room, we were able to leave our luggage at reception until lunchtime.
The proprietors are a lovely kind couple who make guests feel very welcome and at ease.

Cons:

We cannot find anything that didn't meet our expectations.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • solo_traveller • gb
7
Perfect place for a weekend getaway in Rochester.
Pros:

Centrally located, lovely staff and clean.

Cons:

Needs a bit of updating. The hairdryer was from the 80’s.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
7
Ideally placed hotel that was quite adequate for my needs
Pros:

Everything that I had expected from a budget hotel.

Cons:

Some features were rather dated

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Julijs • solo_traveller • lv
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great location to explore Rochester
Pros:

Location excellent good parking friendly staff. No breakfast but on high street. For early start only costa open

Cons:

A bit run down and out dated facilities but comfortable enough

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
Clean and comfortable
Pros:

Very clean and tidy. Comfortable bed.

Cons:

Shower too hot. I had to turn on the basin hot water to cool the shower.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Clean, comfortable, well equipped and good value for money.
Pros:

The location was excellent on Rochester High Street, directly opposite the Cathedral, 10 minutes walk from the Castle and about the same from the Railway Station and with easy access to several decent restaurants.
The reception service was friendly and very informative. The room was bigger than expected and pleasantly clean. Good quality bedding and towels. A well equipped room with a large television, tea and coffee facilities with biscuits. A room fan, hair dryer, safe, suitcase rack, iron and ironing board. The decent sized shower room was ensuite, well lit and with a powerful shower. Toiletries were also provided. During my stay, food wasn't available so I went to the "Fish" restaurant about 5 minutes walk away for an excellent evening meal and a good breakfast. Several other nearby cafes also provided good breakfasts if needed. My room, number 5, was quiet and comfortable overnight with no disturbing noise, I did keep the window closed though as I usually do at home.
The hotel also has its own car park at the rear which, as I travelled by train, I can't comment on.
Overall, I would most certainly stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing really, breakfast in the hotel could have been useful, however, the pleasure of the really good one at the "Fish" would have been hard to beat.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The shower was cold

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • gb
9
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Dr Julian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great hostess, great value, easy parking, very clean, excellent value.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
8
Lovely staff Rochester nice place to visit
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

Needs updating

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • gb
7
Good place for the convenience of being in the High Street
Pros:

Great location in High Street. Comfortable room and beds

Cons:

Dark interior at reception area

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Woollvin • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
8
A great place to stay if you're visiting the area.
Pros:

Perfectly located for the Sweeps Festival in Rochester. Sadly no breakfast available which reduced my overall rating but super friendly staff (who did explain why not) and a really nice feel to the hotel itself.

Cons:

Nothing that I can think of.

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • nl
9
Prima plek om 1 of 2 nachten te verblijven om Rochester en Chatham te verkennen
Pros:

De locatie
De prijs

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • gb
10
Location perfect, would recommend, a lovely stay.
Pros:

Room spotless, staff are all excellent, great car park. Hotel itself is in a great location. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there, would definitely book again. That’s it.

Cons:

Wasn’t anything we didn’t like.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Our booking form stated that we would have a room with a view and I expected it would be overlooking High Street, but we were put in a room at the back of the hotel with a view of the parking lot, not quite the view I expected. I noticed later that our key card envelope had a number 3 on it (meaning room 3, with a view of High Street) had been overwritten with the number 14 with the parking lot view.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee