Title: Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=101954686&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon Hotel in Rochester ## Photo gallery for Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon ![Room - Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon (Rochester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101960000/101954700/101954686/50437469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bathroom - Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon (Rochester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101960000/101954700/101954686/531e1211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon (Rochester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101960000/101954700/101954686/2c54ff7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon (Rochester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101960000/101954700/101954686/eecfd723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon (Rochester)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101960000/101954700/101954686/b95a3477.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon provides everything that you need. ## Popular amenities ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 19 - Dec 20](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=101954686&PinnedHotelID=101954686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-20&selected=101954686&PinnedHotelID=101954686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 20 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=101954686&PinnedHotelID=101954686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=101954686&PinnedHotelID=101954686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=101954686&PinnedHotelID=101954686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=101954686&PinnedHotelID=101954686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=101954686&PinnedHotelID=101954686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=101954686&PinnedHotelID=101954686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### Twin Room ### Highlights Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### Feature Double ### Highlights Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Double Room ### Highlights Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### Family Double Room ### Highlights Private bathroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRochester-Hotels-Golden-Lion-By-JD-Wetherspoon.h101954686.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FRochester-Hotels-Golden-Lion-By-JD-Wetherspoon.h101954686.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.38657%2C0.50690&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9trhYwAh1EHPwaTjJnYcAEutyyU=) 147 High Street, Rochester, England, ME1 1EL #### What's nearby - Six Poor Travellers House \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Medway Little Theatre \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Rochester Castle \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Rochester Cathedral \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Dickens' Swiss Chalet \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles #### Getting around - Rochester Station - 5 min walk - London (SEN-Southend) - 74 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Golden Lion - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Coopers Arms - ‬7 min walk - ‪Don Vincenzo - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Man of Kent - ‬5 min walk - ‪The City Wall - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon Property highlights Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon provides everything that you need. ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27530000/27523800/27523755/aba8fcb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Kings Head Hotel Rochester - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping - Living/dining area 6.8 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=27523755&PinnedHotelID=27523755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House | 2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106079500/106079462/w1920h1448x0y17-178bbb64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Twist of Tranquility in Rochester Rochester - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=106079462&PinnedHotelID=106079462&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899300/11899235/1939dffd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St George Hotel Rochester - Chatham Chatham - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 7.0 Good 664 reviews £60 includes taxes & fees 26 Dec - 27 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=11899235&PinnedHotelID=11899235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1790000/1789000/1788944/151333ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chatham Maritime Travelodge Chatham - Restaurant - Bar 7.6 Good 278 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=1788944&PinnedHotelID=1788944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Apartment | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102380000/102374200/102374172/276d9c86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Stylish 2 bedroom 2 Bath Apts. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon Hotel Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon Rochester Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon Hotel Rochester ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon? ### What time is check-in at Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon? ### Where is Golden Lion By JD Wetherspoon located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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