The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

3.1 / 5.0

Average(1,614 Ratings)

Hotel in Rochester

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsTV, Family friendly, Smoking allowed and more

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About this hotel

Ideally located in the centre of Rochester, The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel offers accommodation with city view. Free private parking are available.

Amenities

Smoking allowed

Family friendly

Map of Rochester

Nearby attractions

Victoria and Albert Museum

30 mi

Tower of London

26.2 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Queen • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Twin Room

2 Single • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Deluxe King Suite

1 King • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Double Room

1 King • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

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The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

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3.1 / 5.0

Average(1,614 Ratings)

Hotel in Rochester

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsTV, Family friendly, Smoking allowed and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Ideally located in the centre of Rochester, The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel offers accommodation with city view. Free private parking are available.

Amenities

Smoking allowed

Family friendly

Map of Rochester

Nearby attractions

Victoria and Albert Museum

30 mi

Tower of London

26.2 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Queen • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Twin Room

2 Single • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe King Suite

1 King • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 King • 64 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

3.1 / 5.0

Average(1,614 Ratings)

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3.5 / 5.0

Dec 2024

It worked for me for the three night stay - I’ll be going back in two weeks time for the next event. Very central and a

Was close to my work event - had a 20% discount to the Italian pizza restaurant opposite which I used. Rebecca the receptionist was very friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable.

It was just a bit old and tired but it was warm and great for me. The pillows were as flat as pancakes so maybe an update of those would be good

2.0 / 5.0

Dec 2024

Nice staff, fighting an impossibly old-fashioned building ; you should apply for a LOTTERY GRANT.

Pleasant, helpful staff. But very cold room, no wardrobe or HANGERS EVEN, to hang clothes. Worst of all NO HANDLE on the door ; how dare you expect people to tolerate such PRIMITVE conditions ! With not even a chair to sit on, either, nor even a net curtain on the window.

You should have admitted that your wi-fi wasn't working. It's just as well that guest's laptops pick up the local signals, isn't it !!!! You quite obviously couldn't give a damn what travellers think of your facilities, as you allow any Tom, Dick or Harry to park in your 10-car Car Park.

3.5 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Great expectations aside, a nice place of literary history..

No question, a perfect location for access to shops, cathedral, marina, bus/trains, pubs, eateries etc. Room could have done with a little pastel decor rather than the clinical white, just to 'warm' the appearance a little. Tea, coffee provided. bedding was crisp & clean (the most important aspect of any room) BUT mattress did suffer from the old 'worn bed springs' issue. New shower/bathroom suite fitted. The Reception staff were always on hand and most helpful when needed. Fact is, the Bull is getting to be an old gal now (400 years of history) but at least she's still standing. So we accept her shortcomings and enjoy her historical/literary heritage while we can.

Mattress spring issue, uncomfortable. TV not in the best place for viewing (sit on bed) Shower water temp was a bit unpredictable WiFi available but couldn't access it No resident ghost

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Value for money

In the centre of town

Dated

4.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Another night in the Victoria and Bull

make no mistake this is a budget hotel and looks like it in some areas. But it is on the High Street and it is friendly and clean. And it is half price of any other hotel in the area. This time we paid a little more for a suite and we had a king sized bed, a big room and even bigger ensuite bathroom a lovely free standing antique bath.

nothing, it is even opposite cafe nucleus

3.5 / 5.0

May 2024

Fair hotel for a very reasonable price!

Great High Street location

Hotel a little dated but no major concerns

0.5 / 5.0

May 2024

Avoid!

I liked the history of the hotel and the location

Hotel was very run down Beg bugs in the bed Face to face customer service was poor.

3.5 / 5.0

May 2024

Bon rapport qualité prix

Bien situé propre literie confortable

Un peu vétuste

1.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Not to my satisfaction

Not up to standard at all

Everything is too old

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Really enjoyed it.

Very friendly/ helpful staff. Bed was super comfortable and a brilliant location for easy access to the Main Street of Rochester.

Nothing

0.5 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Shocking

The high street it was located on was beautiful

Everything. I understand its an old building but it was filthy! The main stairwell looked like it hadn't been hoovered in months, the dust in the rooms was shocking. The shower trickled out, the units on the walls didn't work, no Aircon just a little fan. Staff wernt bothered at all and didn't want to be there. Would not recommend to anyone

3.5 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Good

a very old building, with old world charm.

probably needs constant maintenance to keep running

4.5 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Superb

The location of this hotel, right in the center of Rochester, was perfect. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room I had was fine, with a lovely view of the Guildhall.

On my arrival the electric socket for the TV wasn't working (but a member of the staff resolved this by supplying me with an extension lead) The bed could have been a bit more comfortable

3.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Good nights sleep great location, nothing bad about the place, nice staff

It was worth the money slept really well

Expected it to be dated in some form of way, nothing bad about the place , enjoyed the stay

3.5 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Good

Location and price. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable, and staff were friendly.

It's needs a face-lift

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Excellent value for money for the location. It definitely needs cosmetic upgrades.

Excellent price, friendly staff, great location, safe, secure, and free onsite parking was a great bonus

Needs paint, new carpets, and a general upgrade.

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Great

Location

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

50/50

It's right in the town centre so everything is close by. Lots of history in the building and surrounding area and lots of little quirky shops. Beautiful views of the cathedral and castle on your doorstep

This isn't mentioned in the description but it has its own nightclub underneath which is open on Saturday nights. You will hear the thumping music till the early hours and loud drunks outside !

3.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Good

The location is perfect, and the staff were courteous, friendly and helpful, the decor and facilities are tired and dated but perfectly serviceable which is reflected in the price, as it was £90 cheaper than the purple hotel chain much further out of town.

No bar, but many close by

1.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Poor

The 1 staff I saw

Not very clean

0.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Very disappointed and underwhelming

We like the location it is in. Near to the train station and the town. Right next to the museum which is a bonus 🙂. It's a very historic hotel which is nice.

There's a lot of things we didn't like. As a hotel that is about history such as Charles Dickens and queen victoria staying in this hotel we are disappointed that you haven't kept up the cleanliness and environment standard of the hotel. Here is a list : . Carpets dirty and tired looking . Floor boards feeling like they are going to fall through when walking on them. . Damp . Mold . Horrible smell of smoke and damp in our room. . wallpaper pealing off . Rust and rot around the windows and window seel. . Stains on bed I think this would be a amazing and lovely bit of history of a hotel if the decoration, cleanliness, and the up keep of the hotel was sorted out.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Right in centre of Rochester and fantastic view of the cathedral.

Had to search for the hot water switch, to get hot water.

0.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Bad

The view from the room was not much of a view. The carpet was stained and the rest of the hotel was not very clean. Not what I was expecting.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Value for money

Location and value for money. The bed was really comfortable.

Duvet cover was a bit tatty - but spotless!

3.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

adequate.

good location , friendly helpful staff

very run down, typical workman’s accommodation

3.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Pleasant

* Good location * Polite staff * Nice size room.

* The creaking everytime someone was near or walking by my room was so loud it was hard to sleep. * Shower was next to impossible to get temperature right. * Uncomfortable bed. * Room just generally wasn't very clean.

1.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Seen better days Inn

Location excellent Comfortable bed Clean towels Hot water

So sad to see a historical building in such a sad tired state. Room was very poor, cracked basin no centre to plug hole. Broken light fixture, broken door hook in bathroom . In general extremely shabby

1.5 / 5.0

May 2023

dirty and long past it’s best

location was the only good thing about the hotel

extremely run down and dirty. struggled to open the gate lock when arriving back and no emergency number to call.

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

You get what you pay for!

Bed was comfy Sheets were clean Towels were clean and fluffy Location was fab right on the high street It was cheap! Staff member was nice and polite! Bed was huge! Bathroom was huge! Cute toiletries included.

It's very tired Carpets in foyer and stairs were filthy Room was tatty, curtains hanging down Bathroom was dirty lots of scale and water marks on the shower. Tap was broken

0.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Never again

The location of the hotel could not be better. This is a lovely hotel which if this was done up would be outstanding.

This hotel needs a good clean, even the toilet in our room had "skidmarks" up the back of the pan and tissue still in the toilet when we went into the room. Everything needs renewing, this is dated but worse of all "dirty". carpets have not been cleaned, black mould in the tiling in the bathroom and outdated broken fittings handing off the bedroom walls. Our toilet ball valve was broken so continuously trying to fill (great noise during the nightime), bed clothing very creased, ripped, frayed and not very nice at all.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Great location along Rochester highstreet with free parking.the female staff are always friendly and attentive.

10am book out time was an hour or so early after a late night out in town but the staff are always brilliant.

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Very comfortable friendly stay 👍🏻

Size of the room Location Staff were lovely Value for money

Very basic Noisy in room next door (not hotels fault though!) Decor a bit “tired” looking but fine for price of room

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Rochester?

The average price for a rental in Rochester is $126 per night. This rental is $56 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes smoking allowed, tv, and family friendly.

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The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

Hotel in Rochester

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Rochester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Twin Room

Deluxe King Suite

Deluxe Double Room

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

Hotel in Rochester

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Rochester

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Twin Room

Deluxe King Suite

Deluxe Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Rochester?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

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