Conveniently situated in the heart of Kent and surrounded by Maritime history, The King Charles Hotel in Gillingham is a family-run, independent 3 star hotel that prides itself on being welcoming, friendly, affordable and flexible towards our diverse range of customers. Our staff and management have over 30 years of experience in the independent hospitality industry which has been built upon, year by year, since we first opened our doors in 1980.

From coach holiday groups to continental stop-overs, weddings to corporate functions, our team is on hand to offer an exceptionally accommodating and personal service that remains bespoke to you and your stay here. Because we are an independent hotel, we recognise that everyone has different needs and expectations when staying away from home, so we always strive to ensure that your stay is exactly how you desire it to be.

Nestled in between the Medway towns of Chatham and Gillingham, The King Charles Hotel has excellent transport links to London and the Channel Ports via the M2, M20 and M25. The hotel is an ideal base to explore Kent, South-East England and beyond to Mainland Europe. The nearby towns are well-serviced by regular trains that allow access to London, Rochester, Canterbury and the coast. Additionally, The Gillingham Business Park and Medway City Estate are nearby- making us the ideal choice for businessmen and workers staying away from home.

The King Charles Hotel consists of 97 bedrooms, which all contain the following: Walk-in shower, flat-screen, digital-channel television; wireless broadband, telephone, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities.

The Basics
Each of the 97 bedrooms are comfortably appointed with ensuite bathroom, hairdryer, flatscreen freeview tv, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone and complimentary high speed WIFI.


Travelling
Motorway Access
From the M1 take the M25 East
Go through the Dartford Tunnel and take junction 2 - A2/M2 to Canterbury Follow A2 Southbound directions
From the M4/M40 take the M25 to Gatwick
Take junction 2 - A2/M2 to Canterbury
Follow A2 Southbound directions

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From M20 Northbound
Take junction 6 - A229 and head for Chatham
Keep following the A229 until you pass a 'Toys R Us' and Rochester airport on your left
Move into the right hand lane and follow the A230 to Chatham
Follow the road to the very end and bear right following the signs to the A231 - Gillingham.
Keep following the road and you will pass the Chatham Historic Dockyard on your left
You will then come to a roundabout, take the 2nd exit and at the 2nd set of traffic lights after this roundabout turn left
Immediately turn right into The King Charles Hotel car park.
Follow the building round until you come to the King Charles Hotel Reception

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From A2 Southbound
Follow the A2 Southbound. After passing The Inn on the Lake Hotel on your left, travel for approximately 1 mile and take the exit, signposted, Gillingham A289/Grain
Keep to the left hand lane and bear to the left following the A289 signs
Continue on A289 for approximately 3 miles until you reach a roundabout
At roundabout take the 2nd exit signposted, Chatham Maritime/Medway City Estate
Move to the left hand lane and bear to the left at the roundabout, taking the 1st exit to Chatham Maritime/Upnor/Gillingham A289
Proceed to the roundabout and take the 1st exit to Chatham/Gillingham
After driving through the tunnel, take the 1st exit on the right to Brompton B2003
Turn right at the traffic lights, crossing over the dual carriageway
Take the 1st road on the left signposted, Town Centre/Brompton and at the next lights turn right into Medway Road
Follow the road to the end at just before the traffic lights turn left into The King Charles Hotel car park

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From A2 Northbound
Take junction 4 - Gillingham A278/Medway Tunnel
At the roundabout take the 2nd exit to Gillingham/Rainham/Medway Tunnel
Continue for ½ mile to next roundabout and take 2nd exit to Gillingham Town Centre/Rainham
After approximately 1 mile, take the 1st exit at the roundabout signposted Business Park/Gillingham
Continue for approximately ½ mile and move into right hand lane
At roundabout take 3rd exit to A289/Medway Tunnel/Chatham Docks & Maritime
At next roundabout take 2nd exit to A289 Medway Tunnel/Chatham Docks. After approximately ½ mile you come to another roundabout and take the 2nd exit to Medway Tunnel/Chatham Docks
Travel for about ¾ mile until next roundabout and take 2nd exit to Medway Tunnel/Chatham Docks & Maritime
After approximately ½ mile take the left hand turning to Town Centre/Brompton B2003 and bear to the left
At the lights turn right into Medway Road and follow this the end of the road. Just before the traffic lights turn left into The King Charles Hotel car park


Entertainment
We have various tribute bands throughout the year. Please contact us for a full whats on.

Love Marriage
The King Charles Hotel has over 30 years experience in the planning, organisation and running of wedding receptions. Both staff and management will be delighted to be part of your day, giving you help and advice on every aspect.

With two rooms and our outdoor garden gazebo licensed for the solemnisation of weddings, we can offer you a small informal service in our Trafalgar Room or a larger more grand affair in our Cavalier Suite. The maximum number of guests depends on your chosen room - we can hold up to 200 guests in our Cavalier Suite and 50 guests in our Trafalgar Room.

The ceremony is conducted and organised by a registrar from Medway Register Office but we make the initial booking or enquiry on your behalf.

Civil ceremonies can be very simple and pleasant but there are many 'extra' things you can add to make it a truly memorable and personal day. Many people find having the wedding ceremony, reception and accommodation in the same building a very relaxing and enjoyable experience - also cutting down on travel costs/time and minimising weather worries.

Several of our rooms are available for either a sit down and evening wedding reception or a more simple evening finger buffet. For further details regarding our banqueting or function rooms, please complete the enquiry form.