Royal Victoria & Bull offers traditional charm in the centre of Rochester. Each of the rooms benefits from en-suite facilities, satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and other basic amenities. Four-poster bedrooms are also available for a more luxurious stay. The hotel offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi in the bar and lounge area. A fully-stocked bar is available, and breakfast is served daily to hotel guests. Royal Victoria & Bull is in the heart of Rochester, within walking distance of Rochester Cathedral and Rochester Castle. Rochester Rail Station is also within walking distance, the the Guildhall Museum is directly opposite the hotel. There are a range of shops, cafés and restaurants within walking distance on the main High Street.
The main selling point of the hotel seems to be its location in the centre of Rochester. A number of guests comment on how convenient being on the High Street is, and that having Rochester Castle within walking distance is ideal.
A number of guests comment on how convenient having a free, private car park is, as it seems as though parking in the middle of Rochester can be tricky.
Bed linens and towels do seem to be clean on the whole, with a few guests commenting on the perfectly white towels and spotless bed sheets. There don’t seem to be any complaints regarding the sheets and towels themselves.
A number of guests complain of dusty surfaces and carpets throughout the hotel, and of dirty, mouldy bathrooms. Cleaning and maintenance standards seem to be very low, with a number of reports of broken fixtures and fittings, and non-working TVs.
Whilst there are some positive reviews regarding the reception staff, the majority of reviews claim that customer service is very poor. There is, reportedly, no one on reception, and guests are required to call the hotel in order to check in. Guests also comment that check-in closes early and promptly, meaning that guests forfeit their rooms if they are delayed.
The hotel bar seems to be a bar/night club, and is reportedly only open on Friday and Saturday nights. Guests complain that noise from the bar continues long into the night, and that music is very loud.
No, Royal Victoria & Bull doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Royal Victoria & Bull doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, Royal Victoria & Bull provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Royal Victoria & Bull is located in 16-18 High Street, ME1 1PX, Rochester, United Kingdom.
Royal Victoria & Bull Nearby attractions include Covent Garden, Hyde Park, The O2 Arena, Euston Station, Kings Cross, Leicester Square, Victoria Station, The Shard.
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