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The Kings Head Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Dining
Exterior
Free toiletries
Bar (on property)
Family Room, Private Bathroom | 8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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58 High Street, Rochester, England, ME1 1LD
  • Place, Rochester Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rochester Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Vines Park
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

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8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | 8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Private Bathroom | 8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Rochester

In Rochester .Steps from the hotel, you'll find Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle. Eastgate House and The Vines Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rochester Castle - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rochester Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Vines Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Restoration House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dickens' Swiss Chalet - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 3 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wolfe & Castle - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Lion - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The City Wall - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Deaf Cat Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Queen Charlotte - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Kings Head Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
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 complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kings Head Hotel to the airport?

The Kings Head Hotel is 42.5 mi (85-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Kings Head Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kings Head Hotel.

How close is The Kings Head Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 10.4 mi (30-min drive) from Allhallows Beach.

Does The Kings Head Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Kings Head Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Kings Head Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kings Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Kings Head Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Kings Head Hotel have a pool?

The Kings Head Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Kings Head Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kings Head Hotel to downtown Rochester?

The Kings Head Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Rochester.

The Kings Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
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

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
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8/10 Good

GOTO

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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
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6/10 Okay

Mary

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
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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
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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
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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
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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2/10 Terrible

paul

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