Curated romantic hotels in Essex

With a stay at 11 Cadogan Gardens and The Apartments by Iconic Luxury Hotels, you'll be centrally located in London – a 5-minute walk from Saatchi Gallery and 15 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Buckingham Palace.

With a stay at The Rembrandt, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Victoria and Albert Museum and 13 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Natural History Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Imperial College London.

Located in London (London City Centre), The Pelham London - Starhotels Collezione is within a 5-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Science Museum and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Harrods.

In the heart of London, 60 Hyde Park Gate Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Victoria and Albert Museum. This luxury hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

The Adria is centrally located in London – a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 8 minutes by foot from Victoria and Albert Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

With a stay at Hintlesham Hall Hotel in Ipswich, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront and Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve. This golf hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Chantry Park and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Dedham Vale.

With a stay at Royal Garden Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London – a 7-minute walk from Kensington Palace and 13 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

Located in London (London City Centre), Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Science Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

A stay at The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kensington High Street and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum.

With a stay at The Landing Hotel in Westerham (Biggin Hill), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Down House and Titsey Place and Gardens. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Clapham Common.

With a stay at Clayton Hotel Cambridge in Cambridge (Trumpington), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of Cambridge and Parker's Piece. This eco-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.

With a stay at Gonville Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 8 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Parker's Piece.

With a stay at University Arms, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 5 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Downing College.

With a stay at Hilton Cambridge City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 6 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences.

Located in Newmarket, The Packhorse Inn is a 5-minute drive from National Horseracing Museum and 8 minutes from Newmarket Racecourse. This luxury inn is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from National Stud and 8 mi (13 km) from West Stow Country Park and Anglo Saxon Village.

Located in Faversham, Cave Hotel & Golf Resort is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Boughton Golf Club and 9 minutes from University of Kent. This golf hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Whitstable Beach and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Whitstable Harbour.

Situated in Faversham, 10 km from Canterbury East Train Station, The White Horse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Canterbury West Train Station.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The White Horse also boast free WiFi.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

University of Kent is 11 km from the accommodation, while Canterbury Cathedral is 11 km from the property. London City Airport is 83 km away.

With a stay at Chilston Park Hotel in Maidstone, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Leeds Castle and St John the Baptist, Doddington. This eco-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from St Peter & St Paul Church and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from The Hawking Centre.

With a stay at Hyatt Centric Cambridge in Cambridge (Castle), you'll be a 5-minute drive from The River Cam and 5 minutes from Trinity College. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from University of Cambridge and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum.

With a stay at Turing Locke Cambridge in Cambridge (Castle), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Imperial War Museum Duxford. This aparthotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Addenbrooke's Hospital and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ascension Parish Burial Ground.