Curated romantic hotels in Essex

Overlooking a garden and lake, Holiday Inn Basildon offers air-conditioned rooms 3.2 km from Basildon town centre. Located beside Festival Leisure Park this hotel is 22 km from Lakeside Shopping Centre. Free WiFi is available throughout.

All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, en-suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. Extras include a seating area, free toiletries and a desk.Some rooms have bathrobes and slippers.

Meals are served throughout the day in the bar and lounge area and 24-hour room service is available. A buffet breakfast including continental and cooked items is served every morning.

Festival Leisure Park has restaurants, nightclubs and leisure activities.
The hotel is a 20-minute journey from Southend Airport and 1.8 km from the Ford Motor Company Research Centre.

When you stay at Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport and within a 5-minute drive of Flitch Way Country Park. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Birchanger Dog Field.

A stay at County Hotel Chelmsford places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Chelmsford Cathedral.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG in Basildon, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Festival Leisure Park and Festival Wakeboard Park. This hotel is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Lakeside Shopping Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hollywood Bowl Basildon.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG in Brentwood, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Lakeside Shopping Centre and Warley Country Park. This spa hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Located 1.5 miles from Brentwood town centre, this contemporary hotel boasts well-equipped rooms, convenient amenities and modern business facilities; within easy reach of the Bluewater and Lakeside shopping complexes. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire hotel and guests can also relax in the on-site Starbucks lounge.

Guests can enjoy air-conditioned, broadband enabled room and relax in the indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna. On-site gym facilities and a treatment room are also available.

The hotel offers a bar restaurant during the day serving a wide selection of dishes, offering dedicated 24-hour room service. The 9 multi-functional conference rooms can be reserved to provide a tailored solution to any group occasion.

A Marco Pierre White's New York Italian restaurant is on-site to cater for all tastes. Enjoy an eclectic mix of classics and the newest trends from "the city that never sleeps" and traditional Italian staples, inspired by Marco's Italian heritage and his love of New York.

Just a 5-minute drive from Stansted Airport, Great Hallingbury Manor & Lodges London Stansted Hotel offers free overnight parking and free high speed internet access. The Tudor style Manor is surrounded by scenic gardens, and has a bar and lounge on site.

Each of the stylish bedrooms has a plasma-screen TV and a luxury modern bathroom. Free WiFi access, and all feature a work desk and tea/coffee facilities.

Surrounded by Hertfordshire countryside, Manor Hotel at Great Hallingbury is just a 5-minute drive from Bishop’s Stortford. There is free on-site parking, and the M11 motorway is a 2-minute drive away.

Great Hallingbury Manor & Lodges London Stansted is an eco-friendly hotel that aims to be carbon neutral.

Located in Epping, 14 km from Woodford, Funky Monk Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar.

Breakfast is available, and includes à la carte, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

South Woodford is 15 km from Funky Monk Hotel, while Snaresbrook is 16 km away. London Stansted Airport is 23 km from the property.

Located in Colchester, Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester is within a 10-minute drive of Colchester Zoo and Layer Marney Tower. This hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Colchester Castle Park.

With a stay at The Great Hallingbury Manor in Bishop's Stortford, you'll be near the airport – a 4-minute walk from Flitch Way Country Park and a 1-minute drive from Bishop's Stortford Golf Club. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hatfield Forest Country Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Birchanger Dog Field.

Situated in Hornchurch, 3.7 km from Upminster, Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Gants Hill.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms have a city view. The rooms in the accommodation are fitted with a TV and a hairdryer.

Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford offers a buffet or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Lakeside Shopping Centre is 17 km from the hotel, while Barking is 18 km from the property. London City Airport is 23 km away.

Set in a 16th-century coaching inn, The Bull at Great Totham Limited offers fine dining, pretty gardens and luxury rooms with free Wi-Fi. The inn is surrounded by Essex countryside, just 10 minutes’ drive from Maldon.

The elegant 4-star bedrooms are individually decorated, and have luxurious bedding and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, work desk, and a modern bathroom with free toiletries.

The stylish and award-winning Willow Room Restaurant offers a seasonal menu, featuring fresh local produce. The Bull pub serves a range of real ales, fine wines and traditional cooked breakfasts.

With free on-site parking,The Bull at Great Totham is situated between Chelmsford and Colchester. Witham Railway Station is a 10-minute drive away, offering direct trains to central London.

With a stay at Dao by Dorsett North London in London (Haringey), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Finsbury Park and 5 minutes from Alexandra Palace. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from The British Museum and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at Park Hyatt London River Thames, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Thames River and within a 5-minute drive of Westminster Abbey. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Big Ben and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from London Eye.

A stay at The Emory, Maybourne places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Piccadilly. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Harrods and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Buckingham Palace.

With a stay at Maidens Tower B&B in Maidstone, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Leeds Castle and 7 minutes from Kent Downs. This family-friendly hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Bearsted Golf Club and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Stoneacre.

A stay at Pan Pacific London places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Tower of London and London Bridge. This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Tower Bridge.

Located in London (London City Centre), Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is within a 15-minute walk of St. Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Borough Market and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Liverpool Street.

Corinthia London is in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of Trafalgar Square and Horse Guard's Building. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from National Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Big Ben.

A stay at The Soho Hotel, Firmdale Hotels places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from The British Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Trafalgar Square.