Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham by IHG  

In Chatham, minutes from the M2/M20 motorways and a short hop to Rochester and Chatham stations. Family-friendly base for exploring Rochester Castle, the Dickens attractions, Fort Amherst and Leeds Castle, with Bluewater Shopping Centre and Kent County Showground close by. Rochester Airport (RCS) sits next door and there are direct trains to London and the coast.

A modern hotel with a large lobby and bright, spacious ensuite rooms. Rooms come with smart TVs, high-quality bedding and a choice of pillows; 24-hour room service keeps things easy. Contemporary, simple decor and a garden-facing dining area give it a relaxed, unfussy vibe.

Health club and fitness centre, indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room and an on-site spa for post-sightseeing chill. On-site parking and free Wi‑Fi, plus lifts and accessible facilities. Kids stay and eat free, making it a straight-up family-friendly pick.

Academy Conference Centre with eight state-of-the-art suites and private courtyard access, plus a business centre and meeting rooms. Free Wi‑Fi keeps meetings connected; close to Medway City Estate and Gillingham Business Park.

Trader’s Restaurant offers homestyle British dishes with a dining area overlooking the garden, plus a bar on site. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available and family-friendly options mean kids can eat free.