Located in Chatham, Ship & Trades is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Historic Dockyard Chatham and Priestfield Stadium. .This inn is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Leeds Castle.
Riverfront inn with free breakfast and a restaurant
Ship & Trades offers 11 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Satisfy your appetite at the inn's restaurant, which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include ATM/banking services and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
ATM
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
2 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Property Registration Number Yes
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
Ship Trades
Ship Trades Chatham
Ship Trades Inn
Ship Trades Inn Chatham
Ship & Trades Chatham, Kent, UK
The Ship & Trades Hotel Chatham
The Ship And Trades
Ship & Trades Chatham Kent UK
Ship & Trades Inn
Ship & Trades Chatham
Ship & Trades Inn Chatham
Ship & Trades Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Great staff. Not 24 hour front desk so FYI.
Restaurants near by.... In house pub.
Comfortable clean bed and bathroom. Needs new carpet... But otherwise has everything you need.
Jacob
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine
Travelled with partner
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good clean room, nice evening meal and pleasant staff.
Second visit, great service, excellent food in the evening and choice of breakfast, had a room with a view this time, was more spacious and overlooked the marina, thanks for another great stay, lovely evening walks by the river or a nice pint outside. Handy for the Dockyard next day
Lovely hotel, good restaurant and great location for visiting the historical dock yard and call the midwife film location.
The only bad thing was, i couldn't turn the tap off in the shower and there was a funny smell in the bathroom ( constantly) i would stay here again.
A busy modern pub with separate restaurant and a small hotel. Room well appointed and clean, we had a waterfront room with large patio. Breakfast a little disappointing, very small buffet with limited options but a reasonable cooked breakfast menu.
Lovely, historic pub walking distance from the Chatham Dockyards. Nice rooms, nice staff, great setting. Breakfast was excellent each day. Dinner was even better.
Chatham Dockyards are definitely worth a visit and the pub is just a short walk away. Also, Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle are a short drive away and touring them made for a lovely day.
The area around the pub is very walkable and there is an outlet mall just across the road.
We stayed recently on the 23rd May 2025.
The staff were incredibly well mannered - especially receptionist Becky. The stay was very clean, safe and comfortable. Next time we come back to the area we will be staying for sure.
Would reccomend.
Very good hotel and room excellent (could be better with in room fridge).
Breakfast service though was very poor, disinterested staff and not a good attitude towards allergens - despite the venue saying GF options available (placing an iPad on the table and saying look at that - with just bacon and egg to choose from wasn’t great).