King Charles Hotel in Gillingham (Kent), England

The King Charles Hotel sits on 12 acres of woodland with landscaped gardens, outdoor seating areas, and ponds with koi fish. The property has a lounge bar that shows Sky Sports and BT Sports for live sporting events. Free parking is available for up to 200 cars, and the hotel offers accessible rooms with grab rails, wheelchair access, and emergency cords in bathrooms.

The hotel has 97 en suite rooms, including family rooms with separate bedrooms and bunk beds for children. Rooms come with satellite TV, hairdryers, and tea and coffee making facilities. Accessible rooms are available with lowered sinks and raised toilets for guests with mobility disabilities.

Breakfast is served buffet-style with hot food ordered from the menu, including gluten-free options. The on-site restaurant offers table service for dinner with a menu of traditional bar meals and special diet menus. Children have their own menu, and the bar serves wine, champagne, and kids' meals.

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Gillingham town centre and rail station, with a bus stop right outside the entrance. Historic Dockyard Chatham, Rochester Castle, and Fort Amherst are all within a 10-minute drive. Medway Park, an elite sporting venue, is nearby, and central London is reachable in one hour by car.

The hotel has on-site function rooms that can accommodate up to 100 people for events like gender reveals, baby showers, and christenings. The gardens provide a setting for wedding ceremonies with scenic photo opportunities. With over 30 years of experience, the hotel team handles all arrangements for special gatherings.

Grounds: 12 acres of woodland with gardens and koi ponds

Rooms: 97 en suite rooms including family suites

Dining: Buffet breakfast and table-service dinner

Location: 10 min walk to station, near Historic Dockyard

Events: Function rooms for 100 guests with 30 years of experience

Pet-friendly: Dogs welcome for £10 per pet