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Reviews of The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

16-18 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1PX, United Kingdom

#30 of 31 hotels in Rochester

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Review score

Based on 1517 hotel reviews

6.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    6.0
    Good price and great central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Gloomy reception. Sash window wouldn't stay open as so heavy and no wedge to keep open. Shredded carpet under tea/coffee table. No lift and we were at top so not great if climbing stairs difficult or carrying heavy suitcase although stair treads and depth very gentle fortunately. Toilet seat not firmly attached.

    The hotel served the purpose of an overnight stay to see family at a price that didnt break the bank. Friendly staff.Huge bed. Nice view from room. Room clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with a bit of upgrading

    Central to amenities

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable and friendly hotel. Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The decor is very dated and could do with a little updating but this didn’t effect the comfort of the stay.

    Hotel was clean, could do with a little update but for the price the location was great, staff were so friendly and helpful and the beds were really comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    6.0
    Comfy stay, cheap and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some rooms need to be renovated. Could do with a some fixtures been screwed back. General handy man work

    Old property in need of some rooms being updated.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    6.0
    COMFY BEDS great for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    The pub/hotel is a bit poorly decorated and it gives off the hostel vibe, the room it self was very clean and very comfy beds. Also given fans which were greatly appreciated

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    7.0
    Fab location, great price but a tired hotel that deserves an extensive makeover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best room had a tatty carpet & the whole property looked very tired. No food at all but recommendations given where to get breakfast. Noise from van woke me 6:30 1st night (Thursday) & disco the next night was loud for a while but did stop. There are no lifts. This hotel deserves a good makeover!

    Great location & price. Room 1 was large with a huge bathroom. Staff were friendly & professional. Am returning next month. The building is interesting with many sets of stairs apart from the main one. An electric radiator was available in the room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very out dated needs a lot of work ,place creak paint work not great ,room was ok for family and beds comfortable not alot in room , shower leaked no disability access no lift windows were broken , no breakfast available as dont do .

    Price , staff that we saw were friendly and helpful

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2025

    6.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did not have breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    5.0
    Needs TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was basic. Window latch broken had to prop open with the kettle. Bathroom needed some TLC Floors are uneven and carpets are heavily stained and sticky.

    Receptionist was bubbly, welcoming and extremely friendly. Coffee was available in room.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was quite shabby. In the room the net curtain had holes in it, no plug in the sink, decor was shabby, the lino in the bathroom was poorly laid, a knob missing in the chest of drawers and dirty marks on the bathroom door, shower was rubbish. Also as it was July time and warm the duvet was far too heavy. The staff were friendly and the location good for where we were meeting friends.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    7.0
    Stayed for 1 night and it was ok but could go with updating in places. Bed was comfy but could go with new pillows for c
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with a bit of updating and care

    Great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All ok

    All good

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    5.0
    Cheap and cheerful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Window had to be wedged open with towel as latch removed

    As expected for this price range

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice big bath

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    6.0
    Faulty towers still exists
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The decour

    A bit like faulty towers,a bit shabby,but bedding and room clean. Great location ,amazing value for money

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    overall good, would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    £20 early chacking charge

    bathroom bed location staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    7.0
    Good value for money and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The wifi is very hit and miss, usually miss, especially if you are in a room at the back of the building. TV stations were limited. We usually get Sky, GB News etc, but this time only BBC News. Not a major problem, but perhaps they have changed supplier.

    We stay here regularly as it is a great location and value for our needs. We were in Room 35, which has one of the best bathrooms. The bed was huge and comfortable. And given it overlooks the Courtyard, it was quiet at the weekend, during the week Contractors start leaving the car park about 6 am!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The first room we were given was claustrophobic and the shower didn't work. The receptionist moved us to the ballroom which whilst it was spacious had rather uncomfortable beds.

    The location is ideal for visiting Rochester cathedral and castle. Also near bars and restaurants.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    7.0
    Nice hotel in the centre of town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being above a music venue

    Decent size room and bed, had everything we needed

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    5.0
    £20 charge for 40 minutes seems unwarranted.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check out was 10am (which is unusually early) they charged us £20 at 10.40am as we was late.

    Great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    6.0
    Can’t complain as we just wanted a bed for the night and this was really cheap and in great location. Done the job 👍🏼
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower

    Great location great price

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    5.0
    Convenient, inexpensive. Adequate for a one night stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpet not hoovered. Bedspread clean but marked. No hairdryer. Grubby tv remote.

    Comfortable bed. Nice, clean white towels. En-suite, a little worn but clean and shower was good. Quiet. Kettle with coffee and tea. Reasonable price for a Friday night given that there were events on in town.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    7.0
    Shame about bird mess
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated and dusty and was bird feathers and bird poo on top of wardrobe and didn't like the 10am checkout usually 11 or 12

    Lovely old building lots of character, friendly staff and great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    6.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park not good

    Handy to high street

    Stayed in June 2025

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