Curated luxury hotels in Essex

Located in Colchester, The Victory at Mersea is a 1-minute drive from Mersea Island Museum and 7 minutes from Mersea Island Vineyard. This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Cudmore Grove Country Park and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Abberton Resevoir Visitor Centre.

With gardens, open fireplaces and traditional wooden beams, this beautiful 15th-century inn offers free internet and a 2 AA Rosette restaurant using local, seasonal ingredients.

The White Hart is on the Essex/Suffolk border and about 10 miles from Braintree. It has 5 Gold -star awards from Visit Britain (Gold Award) and the AA.

Rooms at The White Hart are in a quiet, separate block. Each room has a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee. The White Hart also has an executive guest lounge. There are also fast electric car charging points located in the car park.

In 2014 won the 'Best Small Hotel' at the Essex Tourism and Hospitality and in 2016 'Destination Dining Venue' at the Essex Fine Dining.

Set in a Georgian listed building, the 4-star London Chigwell; Best Western Signature Collection has ample parking on site. It is located just 10 minutes' drive from the M11 motorway, and 8 miles from Westfield shopping centre.

Each room offers a flat-screen TV with Sky channels, a laptop safe, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Classic British and continental cuisine is available in the stylish Brasserie restaurant, overlooking the hotel gardens. Guests can relax with a drink on the terrace or in the drawing room.

Woodford Tube Station is 1 mile away, connecting you to Central London via the Central Line. The hotel is 4 miles from Stratford Train Station. Stansted Airport is 31 miles from the hotel.

Set in Chingford, 4.2 km from Woodford, The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.6 km from South Woodford.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Snaresbrook is 6.6 km from The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn, while Tottenham Hale is 9.4 km away. London City Airport is 20 km from the property.

Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout. The hotel also has a 24-hour front desk and spacious meeting facilities.

Rooms at George Hotel feature traditional décor in warm tones and come with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all include an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided.

Breakfast is served every morning in the common dining room or in the guest rooms upon request. The hotel's restaurant serves regional specialities and guests can enjoy a range of spirits in the lounge bar throughout the day.

George Hotel lies 100 metres from Colchester's Town Hall, surrounded by an array of shops, bars and restaurants. The property is located 65 km from London's city centre and Cambridge is 63 km away.

With a stay at Star Anglia Hotel City Center by OYO in Colchester, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Colchester Castle Park and firstsite. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from High Woods Country Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tenpin Bowling Colchester.

Belvilla Ilford Hill Hotel London is located in Ilford, 600 metres from Redbridge Central Library and Museum. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The accommodation is self check-in property.

At the hotel every room is equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All rooms feature a wardrobe.

This property is 350 metres from the Ilford Railway Station. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 9 km from Belvilla Ilford Hill Hotel London.

Located 8.9 km from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodation in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 31 km from University of Cambridge, 34 km from Knebworth House and 41 km from Hedingham Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Stansted Mountfitchet Station.

The rooms in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Cricketers Clavering also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a garden view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clavering, like fishing and cycling.

Freeport Braintree is 44 km from The Cricketers Clavering, while Hatfield House is 45 km away. London Stansted Airport is 13 km from the property.

With free parking and WiFi, The Mill Hotel Sudbury is in the centre of Sudbury, on the banks of the River Stour. It has a bar, restaurant and sun terrace each with picturesque views over the meadows.

Many of the rooms overlook the river and meadows. Each room is spacious and decorated in contemporary style with their own en-suite.

Guests can dine in the property's AA-Rosette winning restaurant, which uses local produce and focuses on British cuisine. Meeting and event rooms and space are also available for guests to use.

Sudbury Train Station is less than a 5-minute drive from The Mill Hotel Sudbury.

With a stay at The Lion & Key Hotel in London (Waltham Forest), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Westfield Stratford City and 5 minutes from London Stadium. This hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 6.8 mi (11 km) from London Bridge.

The Westbridge Hotel is a 4-star independent hotel within a Grade-II listed building dating back to 18th century. Hotel facilities include Restaurant, Bar, Lounge, Courtyard and a state of art Gym. Restaurant is serving breakfast and refreshments throughout the day.
There are 80 rooms with free WiFi, individually controlled air conditioning and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. All rooms also have a flat-screen Smart TV, telephone, refrigerator, safe, iron, hairdryer and tea/coffee station. There are 6 room categories - single, double, twin, deluxe double with balcony, heritage junior suites and Westbridge suite with balcony.

Westbridge Lounge is open 24 hours a day and offers daily newspapers, magazines and books to keep you occupied. There are 2 computers and a printer available to use free of charge.
State of art Gym is free to all hotel guests and boasts a range of specialised Technogym equipment, curated to cater to all fitness levels and preferences.

The Westbridge Hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from Stratford Underground Station and 2 minutes' walk from Stratford High Street DLR, offering direct services to Canary Wharf and London’s West End. The hotel is just an 11-minute walk from ABBA Arena, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Westfield Stratford City.

Located in London and with Stratford Tube Station reachable within 800 metres, Entire Flat with 2x Bedrooms, 2x Bathrooms and a Big Living Room in the Olympic Park and Westfield at Stratford provides express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers a business centre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from London Stadium.

Guest rooms are equipped with a fridge, dishwasher, a kettle, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also offer a city view. At Entire Flat with 2x Bedrooms, 2x Bathrooms and a Big Living Room in the Olympic Park and Westfield at Stratford each room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

Westfield Stratford City is 1.2 km from the accommodation, while West Ham is 2 km away. London City Airport is 8 km from the property.

Located less than a minute's walk from ExCeL London, the Sunborn London is a floating super-yacht hotel docked in Royal Victoria Dock, boasting free WiFi access, a bar and a restaurant. The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from London City Airport and a 6-minute drive from the iconic Canary Wharf.

Each of the smartly designed rooms feature a TV with Freeview, air conditioning and an electric kettle. Also included is a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some of the rooms also benefit from a view overlooking The Royal Docks.

At Sunborn London there is a 24-hour front desk and a sun deck. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk.

The lounge bar serves a selection of beers, wines, ciders and spirits.

In the restaurant, a buffet breakfast with continental and cooked items is served each morning. An à la carte menu is available in the evenings.

Custom House Docklands Light Railway Station is 5 minutes' walk away. It offers direct routes to Westfield Stratford City and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Emirates Royal Docks Skyline is a 5-minute journey on foot. It offers a direct route to The O2 Arena.

Well located in the Tower Hamlets district of London, Dorsett Hotel Canary Wharf is set 600 metres from Canary Wharf Underground Station, 4.6 km from Tower of London and 4.8 km from Victoria Park. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Docklands.

Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and a minibar.

A buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.

Canada Water is 4.9 km from Dorsett Hotel Canary Wharf, while Brick Lane is 5.1 km away. London City Airport is 7 km from the property.

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.

A warm welcome awaits at the Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham. During your stay, make full use of the You Fit Health Club with swimming pool, perhaps unwind in the relaxing open lobby, or enjoy something delicious from the tempting menu, plus kids stay and eat free!

The Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham has fully air-conditioned bedrooms, free Wi-Fi, plentiful parking on-site for every guest plus 24-hour room service.

The fully equipped You Fit Health Club features an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, steam room and gym.

This Holiday Inn has a modern, bright and spacious Open Lobby, perfect for grabbing a bite to eat or drink whilst meeting up with family, friends or colleagues. Children under 12 eat free when a paying adult is also dining.

Access to the Holiday Inn Rochester-Chatham is easy via the M2 or M20, making it a central base in Kent or an easy stop on the way to Folkestone and Dover.

This Holiday Inn is well located for Rochester Castle (3.7 km), Chatham Historic Dockyard (5.6 km), Dickens World (5 km) and the Brands Hatch Race Circuit (28 km).

Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa has 100 comfortable bedrooms, leisure and spa facilities, with indoor swimming pool, Squires Restaurant & Bar, as well as 24-hour room service.

Every room at Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa has high-speed internet access.

The fully equipped leisure facilities include a fitness centre, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Guests can enjoy an invigorating massage, soothing body wrap or even a gel pedicure.

Squires Restaurant has an à la carte menu while the hotel’s open lounge and bar offer a menu with afternoon tea, lunchtime snacks and evening meals.

Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa is located in mid Kent, with easy access via the M2 or M20. The hotel is well located for historic Rochester and its castle (3.7 miles), Chatham Historic Dockyard (5.5 miles), Leeds Castle (10.6 miles), Bluewater Shopping Centre (15.5 miles) and the Brands Hatch Race Circuit (17.5 miles).

In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build en suite rooms with free internet.

The Red Lion is a Grade II listed building with a walled garden overlooked by a dovecote and village church.

You will find beamed ceilings, log fires, cask ales and seasonal menus within the bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hixton is recommended by Alastair Sawday, and is convenient for Cambridge University, Duxford Imperial War Musuem and the M11.

West Lodge Park is a stunning country hotel retreat set in 35 acres of tranquil parkland just 19 km from Central London and 1.6 km from junction 24 of the M25.

The family-run West Lodge Park with its AA Rosette restaurant is ideal for those seeking peaceful accommodation without sacrificing easy access to North London and Hertfordshire.

All rooms are individually decorated with modern conveniences, including wireless internet. Our luxurious, newly renovated rooms offer a variety of features—some include a terrace or overlook the extensive gardens. There is 1 dog-friendly room available upon request.

The hotel's beautiful parkland is home to the National Collection of Hornbeams and over 800 different shrubs and trees from around the world.

Conveniently located in London, Virgin Hotels London - Shoreditch offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can make use of a bar.

At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Rooms have a desk and a TV, and some units at Virgin Hotels London - Shoreditch have a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Breakfast is available, and includes Full English/Irish, vegetarian and vegan options. At Virgin Hotels London - Shoreditch you will find a restaurant serving British and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested.

The hotel offers a terrace.

Staff speak German, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk.

Popular points of interest near Virgin Hotels London - Shoreditch include Brick Lane, Liverpool Street Underground Station and Sky Garden. London City Airport is 12 km from the property.