Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

With a stay at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns in Ipswich, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Sir John Mills Theatre and Portman Road. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from New Wolsey Theatre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from St Mary at the Elms.

With a stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, steps from University of Cambridge and The Backs. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jesus Green and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Jesus College.

With a stay at The Angel Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bury St Edmunds, steps from Abbey Gardens and The Athenaeum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St Edmundsbury Cathedral and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St Mary's Church.

With a stay at Hotel Du Vin Cannizaro House in London (Wimbledon), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Thames River and Clapham Common. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Hyde Park and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Buckingham Palace.

With a stay at Novotel London Brentford in Brentford, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Gtech Community Stadium and The Musical Museum. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from London Museum of Water and Steam and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Syon Park.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel London Watford in Watford (Watford Town Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Watford Palace Theatre. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Wembley Stadium and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from OVO Arena Wembley.

Located in Luton, Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf And Spa is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Stockwood Discovery Centre and Woodside Animal Farm. This luxury hotel is 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Grosvenor Casinos.

Situated 22 km from Hatfield House, Roydon Marina Village Lodges offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving British cuisine. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The chalet provides guests with a terrace, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with hot tub and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the chalet complex, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Roydon, like hiking.

Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 25 km from Roydon Marina Village Lodges, while Woodford is 25 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 25 km away.

Featuring a roof terrace with 360 views across the London skyline, Novotel London Canary Wharf also benefits from an on-site gym, pool and contemporary restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Each air conditioned guest room features a flat-screen TV, en-suite facilities and a work desk.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property, as well as room service which offers a variety of hot dishes and cold snacks. The Bōkan Restaurant, Bar and Roof Terrace serves artisanal food and drink made using a mixture of local, ancient and adopted British ingredients. The menu is inspired by European cultural cuisines. There are panoramic views of London and the Thames, high-speed WiFi and triple-story rooftop dining.

Greenwich Park is 3.4 km from Novotel London Canary Wharf, while Tower Bridge is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 5 km from Novotel London Canary Wharf.

Boasting a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Hyde London City - St Paul's is situated in the centre of London, 500 metres from St Paul's Cathedral. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.5 km from Sky Garden.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms have a wardrobe.

An à la carte, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Popular points of interest near Hyde London City - St Paul's include Savoy Theatre, Liverpool Street Underground Station and Royal Opera House. London City Airport is 12 km from the property.

NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels boasts luxurious rooms, free WiFi and a relaxing spa and health club. Just 5 minutes’ walk from The British Museum.

In the prestigious Bloomsbury district of London, NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels is a 15-minute walk away from Kings Cross Station. Covent Garden and Leicester Square can be reached in 15 minutes on foot, and Holborn Underground Station is less than 5 minutes’ walk.

Elegantly furnished, each spacious room features beautiful hand-carved furniture. Guests can enjoy a large LCD TV, a sound system and complimentary newspapers. Private bathrooms feature luxurious, fluffy bathrobes.

The relaxing spa offers a stunning, Roman-style swimming pool surrounded by stone pillars, as well as a variety of beauty treatments. The modern, fully equipped gym is staffed by professional trainers.

Children can use the pool Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 6:00pm, and have all-day access on weekends within full opening hours. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to access the Spa.

Glasshouse on the roof at NYX Hotel is our exclusive 10th floor rooftop bar, where creative cocktails are served with incredible views across central London. Bookings essential.

Set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens, the Bromley Court Hotel is just 10 miles south-east of central London. Free WiFi throughout and free on-site parking are available. The M25 motorway is a 15-minute drive away.

Each air conditioned room has a flat-screen satellite TV, a hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. A selection of toiletries is provided in each private bathroom. Free wired internet is available in all rooms.

Overlooking the gardens, the Garden Restaurant’s conservatory provides direct access to the patio seating area. A full English breakfast is served in the dining room. Monthly live entertainment events can also be enjoyed at the bar.

Bromley town centre is 1 mile from the Bromley Court Hotel. Ravensbourne Rail Station is a 20-minute walk away and provides connections to London Victoria Rail Station within 16 minutes. The Glades shopping centre is a 20-minute walk away, and there are 3 golf courses just over 1 mile from the property. Bromley College is 10 minutes away by car. Greenwich Park, the Cutty Sark clipper ship and the O2 Arena are less than a 20-minute ride.

Just off Trafalgar Square, Club Quarters has an elegant brasserie and boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi. The National Gallery and Nelson’s Column are a 2-minute walk away.

Set in a grand building, Club Quarters Trafalgar Square has beautiful original features and opulent interiors. There is a 24-hour front desk, and parking is available nearby.

The stylish, 4-star rooms have flat-screen TVs with pay-per-view movies and iPod docks. Rooms also feature air conditioning and a work desk, and each has a luxury private bathroom with free toiletries.

Designed in Italian marble, Boyd's Brasserie serves a modern British menu and fine wines. Boyd’s Bar offers light snacks and beverages in intimate surroundings.

Club Quarters Hotel Trafalgar Square is a 10-minute walk from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Charing Cross Underground Station is 150 metres away, and Covent Garden is a 10-minute walk.

Located in Waltham Abbey, Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey is in a regional park, within a 10-minute drive of Epping Forest and Royal Gunpowder Mills. This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Paradise Wildlife Park.

With a stay at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Ware, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Top Events GB and Artshed. This luxury hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Scott's Grotto and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Chadwell Springs Golf Course.

When you stay at Delta Hotels Bexleyheath in Bexleyheath, you'll be in a state park, within a 15-minute drive of Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from O2 Arena and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

Located in Colchester, Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute walk of Dedham Vale and Suffolk Distillery. This golf hotel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Assington Barn and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Great Cornard Country Park.

With a stay at Good Hotel London in London (Docklands), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and One Canada Square. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Westfield Stratford City and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from London Stadium.

With a stay at Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa in Dartford (Wilmington), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre. This spa hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from O2 Arena and 15.5 mi (25 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

Located in Longfield, Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa is in the suburbs – a 1-minute drive from Brands Hatch Circuit and 11 minutes from London Golf Club. This spa hotel is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.