Ramada Encore Chatham

The Ramada Encore Chatham is a 3 star hotel located in Chatham, Kent offering good value accommodation & good access to transport & attractions.

Address

Western Avenue
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4NT
Tel: +44 (0)1634 891 677

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Overview


The hotel is located in the Chatham Maritime Dockyard, offering guests with stylish accommodation in a contemporary hotel at reasonable rates. The hotel offers good access to major roads and public transportation making it a popular with measure guests and a convenient stop over destination.

Local transport links in the area include Chatham train station located 1.3 miles away, with access to regular services across Kent, the surrounding areas and London. There is access to local bus and major roads with the M2 motorway located a few miles away.

Visitors can expect a warm welcome and good levels of service at the hotel. The hotel is located in Chatham where visitors can find easy access to local amenities. Chatham offers visitors with a choice of shops, cafes and restaurants. The closest train stations are located at Chatham, Gillingham (Kent) and Rochester.


Facilities


There are a total of 90 en-suite guest bedrooms at the hotel, the room offer good value, comfortable accommodation. Guests can choose from single, double, twin and family rooms and there are facilities for disabled access at the hotel.

Room facilities include air conditioning, television with satellite channels, telephone, radio, alarm clock, power showers, hairdryer, iron and ironing facilities, work desks and tea and coffee making facilities. Safety deposit boxes are available at the front desk.

There is Wi-Fi internet access available free of charge in public areas and chargeable in rooms. There are free car parking facilities available on site for hotel guests.

The hotel has a meeting room on site available for hire suitable for business meets and small events with a capacity of up to 20 delegates.

Dining


Each morning guests can enjoy the breakfast buffet that includes hot items and a Continental breakfast with a choice of breads, preserves, cereals, fruits, yogurts and a choice of hot and cold drinks.

The Hub Bar & Lounge area offers the chance to sit back and relax with a range of food and drinks on offer. The relaxed atmosphere here makes it an ideal place to catch up with family, friends and colleagues. The drinks on offer include hot and cold drinks with a choice of soft drinks and a range of beers, wines and spirits.

The restaurant enjoys a relaxed, informal atmosphere where you can enjoy your dining experience. The restaurant serves a range of British and modern European dishes including a range of meat, fish and vegetable dishes to try and choice of temping desserts.

Local Attractions


The hotel is conveniently located for exploring Kent’s Attractions and local places of interest.

The hotel is situated in Chatham, Kent offering visitors a convenient location from which to see the various sights and attractions in the county. Kent known as the ‘Garden of England’ offers visitors plenty of history and culture, coastline, market towns and cities. Visitors can see some of the best of the English countryside making it an attractive location to enjoy a short break or holiday.

There are a number of local attractions and places of interest located in the area. The Pentagon Shopping Centre has over 70 stores with a number of high street brands along with cafes and eateries. The Historic Dockyard Chatham is located a short distance from the hotel, the site is 80 acres in size with a number of historical buildings, war ships, museum, galleries, exhibitions and a programme of events and activities. Here visitors can learn more about the rich history of the docks from Tudor times up to the 20th century.

Dickens World is located walking distance from the hotel. Here visitors can go back in time to the Dickens period and see and smell the sights and sounds of the 19th century. There are a range of attractions here including the great expectations boat ride, Britannia theatre, haunted house and many more. There is a play area for young children.

There are two historic sites in Rochester located a few miles from the hotel; the first is Rochester Cathedral that dates back to the 12th century and the second is Rochester Castle located close by. Rochester Castle dates back to Roman times and has a rich, interesting history.

The Bluewater Shopping Centre is located 15 miles away; it is among the largest shopping and leisure complexes in the UK with over 330 stores and a variety of cafes, restaurants and entertainment facilities. The Lakeside Shopping Centre is located 20 miles away in neighbouring Essex. There are over 250 shops including famous high street names, there is also a retail park and entertainment and adventures facilities.

The town of Tenterten is located approx 29 miles away, is a quintessential English country town with a number of tea shops, antique shops, specialist shops and a choice of country pubs and inns. The town offers a great place to enjoy lunch and take a leisurely stroll around the shops in a town full of character.

The county of Kent is home to more country houses and historic buildings than the majority of places in the UK offering visitors with plenty of attractions. The town of Dover is a port town located approx 45 miles away with a long maritime history and is a gateway to and from mainland Europe. The famous White Cliffs of Dover are located here; they are a National Trust protected site of scientific interest and among the most recognisable landmarks in the UK.

Dover Castle offers two centuries of history and heritage and had played a key role in protecting this part of the coastline. Visitors can see the Saxon church and the remains of the Roman lighthouse, one of the oldest buildings in the UK dating back to AD50. There is also a museum and a tunnels that were used during wartime to discover.

The city of Canterbury is located approx 28 miles away on the River Stour and has historically been of great strategic and religious importance, the city is synonymous with Anglicanism. The city has been awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site Status; it boasts a wealth of historical sites and attracts large numbers of visitors each year. The St Martin’s Church is the oldest parish church in England; the Canterbury Royal Museum & Art Gallery is home to an impressive collection of Roman relics and mosaics.

Canterbury is a compact city allowing visitors to take a stroll around, take in the atmosphere and see the sights. The city has a number of eateries and pubs where you can relax and enjoy food and refreshments.

Canterbury Cathedral is among the most famous attractions in Kent and along with St Augustine's Abbey and St Martin's Church, form part of the world heritage site. The Cathedral Church was founded in 597 AD by St Augustine; the original Saxon church was destroyed by fire in the 11th century and rebuilt again. The cathedral is well known as a place of pilgrimage since the middle ages and remains so. There are guided tours and audio-tours in several languages available.

Tunbridge Wells located 27 miles away, is a Georgian spa town founded in the 17th century. The town has a regal feel to it whilst enjoying a relaxed atmosphere. The Pantiles is a colonnaded walk and has a number of cafes and shops that visitors may find interesting. A variety of festivals are held at the Pantiles each year, including an open air art exhibition and various productions of the Pantiles Palyers Theatre.

Visitors to Tunbridge Wells are attracted by the displays of Tunbridge Ware, a unique form of wooden inlaid marquetry that was traditionally made in the area for many years. Antique shops in Tunbridge Wells sell these the displays of Tunbridge Ware. Other attractions in the vicinity include Bateman's the former home of Rudyard Kipling.

The Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery includes a range of exhibits of local history and culture, including Tunbridge ware, toys, dolls, archaeology and natural history. The Art Gallery contains changing exhibitions displaying a variety of art and craft including traditional and modern art and more.

Chartwell House is a manor house located approx 32 miles away; the house is best known for being the home of Winston Churchill for many years. Visitors can see the scenic gardens including the water and rose gardens that were commissioned by the Churchill’s. The house is a favourite attraction for admirers of Sir Winston Churchill and for visitors with a keen interest history and culture. The house is located in a peaceful, tranquil location in the Kent countryside making for a peaceful oasis. The house contains a range of memorabilia on Sir Winston Churchill including photographs and paintings that visitors can see when touring the house.

Knole is located 25 miles away; it is home to one of the finest stately homes in the UK, the historic house has many historic links with kings, queens, the nobility and literary links to i.e. Virginia Woolf, making the house among the most fascinating in the UK. The stunning state rooms are preserved with 18th century authenticity, the rooms were designed to impress visitors with the wealth and societal standing of the Sackville family and they now impress the many visitors to the house. There is also the last remaining medieval deer park in Kent located here.

Leeds Castle is among the best known and visited castles in the UK. The castle is located 15 miles away and is set on two islands on the River Len in the Kent heartland. The castle has historic links to royalty and nobility stretching back over a century. Visitors can see centuries of history and view the striking interiors, family treasures and renowned architecture of the castle. The castle gardens with wild flowers and roses are synonymous with the best in English gardens. The castle offers visitors a wonderful sight, plenty of history and culture and a stunning backdrop.

Kent is also home to Hever Castle & Gardens, the historic castle dates back to the 13th century and is well known for its links with Anne Boleyn, second wide of Henry VIII. The impressive castle contains a number of collections in art works, tapestries, furniture and portraits. There are 30 acres of gardens including the acclaimed Italian garden, there is also the rose and Tudor gardens for visitors to see. There is also a Yew Maze, a Splashing Water Maze and an adventure playground for children ensuring there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy. .

Chislehurst Caves are located approx 25 miles away in the Kent town of Chislehurst. Here there are a series of man made tunnels stretching for approx 20 miles to form a large complex of passageways and caverns that have been dug over the years. There are three main sections to the caves Druid, Roman and Saxon with each separate section connected to the other. Visitors can take a guided tour to learn more about the caves and its fascinating history, including its role in both World Wars.

The Museum of Kent Life is located in Maidstone, the open air museum contains a number of historical buildings that have been preserved and there are a number of exhibitions that detail life in Kent dating over 150 years. There is a farmyard along with a granary and a working farm; there is an adventure play area for children too. There is plenty to see and do here including a nature trail and boat trips. The museum offers a fun and educational day out for the whole family.

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Closest Train Stations:

Chatham: 1.3 Miles

Gillingham (Kent): 1.3 Miles

Rochester: 1.8 Miles


Closest Airports:
The closest airport London City Airport located 33 miles away by road via the A2 and A102. Kent Airport is located 44 miles away via the M2 and A299.

London City Airport: 33 Miles

Kent Airport: 44 Miles



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