Curated luxury hotels in Essex

A stay at Holiday Inn Stevenage by IHG places you in the heart of Stevenage – a 2-minute drive from Gordon Craig Theatre and 8 minutes from Welwyn Roman Baths. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Knebworth House and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Benington Lordship Gardens.

Located in London (Acton), Holiday Inn London - West by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Westfield London Shopping Centre and Portobello Road Market. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from London Designer Outlet and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from OVO Arena Wembley.

With a stay at The Old Red Lion Inn in Cambridge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ashdon Village Museum and Cheeky Chimps Funhouse. This inn is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Addenbrooke's Hospital.

With a stay at The Crown Inn in Chislehurst, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of O2 Arena and Eltham Palace. This inn is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Tower Bridge.

Located in Maidstone, The Black Horse Inn is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from White Horse Wood Country Park and 5 minutes from Vinters Valley Nature Reserve. This inn is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Leeds Castle and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bearsted Golf Club.

With a stay at The Sun Inn in Faversham, you'll be just steps from Stonebridge Pond and Shepherd Neame Brewery. This inn is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Whitstable Beach and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Canterbury Cathedral.

With a stay at The George & Dragon in Westerham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Surrey Hills and Quebec House. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

With a stay at The Crown Pub Dining Rooms in Henlow, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve and Beadlow Manor Golf & Country Club. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Shortmead House and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Top Field.

Located in Chatham, Ship & Trades is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Historic Dockyard Chatham and Fort Amherst. This inn is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Leeds Castle.

With a stay at Malmaison London, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and The British Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Tower of London and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from London Bridge.

A stay at H10 London Waterloo places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of St. Thomas' Hospital and Westminster Bridge. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from London Eye and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Big Ben.

A stay at The Rockwell places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. This upscale hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Imperial College London and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kensington Gardens.

Situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Lenham, Who'd A Thought It boasts a Champagne and oyster bar, along with free Wi-Fi in public areas. With free private parking, the hotel features highly individual rooms and suites.

The luxurious rooms include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, tea and coffee making facilities, and an iPod docking station. The en suite bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms also boast a spa bath and a four-poster bed.

In the mornings, Who’d A Thought It serves a full English breakfast, along with continental options for guests leaving early. The Champagne and Oyster Bar serves several menus, including gastro bar meals, a lunchtime tasting menu, and a la carte dishes.

Who’d A Thought It’s Champagne and Oyster Bar is host to frequent themed events. Seasonal holidays are also celebrated with style at the hotel. The property is home to the Whody Boudoir Dress Boutique, which offers a range of shoes and accessories. Lenham Railway Station is just 2 miles away.

Located in London (London City Centre), Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral. This boutique hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from London Eye and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from The British Museum.

With a stay at Chantry Hotel in Bury St Edmunds, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St Mary's Church and Greene King Brewery. This guest house is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Theatre Royal and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

With a stay at Hazlitt's Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute walk of Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road. This boutique hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from The British Museum.

A stay at Montagu Place Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Marble Arch and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. This boutique hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hyde Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Oxford Street.

With free Wi-Fi throughout, the Regency Hotel Parkside offers contemporary accommodation close to Baker Street Tube Station in central London. Regent’s Park, where you can visit London Zoo, is a 5-minute walk away.

Rooms are stylish and feature a satellite TV, air conditioning, and a full en suite bathroom. Tea and coffee making facilities and breakfast are provided

Hyde Park is just a mile from the building. You can reach the world-famous shops of Oxford Street in about 15 minutes on foot. Regency Hotel has a 24-hour front desk, so you can come and go as you please.

With a stay at The Victory at Mersea in Colchester, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mersea Island Vineyard and Abberton Reservoir. This beach hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from University of Essex and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Cudmore Grove Country Park.

In the lively centre of Greenwich, the Mitre offers well-appointed rooms and a restaurant and bar. Offering free Wi-Fi, this traditional London Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Greenwich Park.

All rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have an en suite bathroom.

In addition to the pub, this Hotel also has a residents’ lounge, conservatory and garden.

This hotel is within a 1-minute walk of the Greenwich Picturehouse cinema, 2 minutes from the Greenwich Theatre and just 2 miles from the o2 Arena. The Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory are all less than 10 minutes away.