Curated romantic hotels in Essex

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 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 spa 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 6 minutes from Red Lodge Karting. This luxury inn is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Newmarket Racecourse and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from National Stud.

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.

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 boutique 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.

With a stay at The Petersham in Richmond (Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Thames River and 6 minutes by foot from Richmond Park. This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Kensington High Street and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Hyde Park.

Situated in old Harwich, The Pier offers historic, quay side hotel accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout.

The Pier Hotel is set across 2 refurbished buildings, one dating from the 1850s and one from the 1700s. All rooms have their own bathroom and many have views over the estuary and sofa beds for children. Each room has a TV with satellite channels, a minibar and tea/coffee making facilities.

Taking advantage of its waterside location, The Pier Hotel has a restaurant on the first floor, and the Navyard Bar and Terrace on the ground floor. Further bars and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, and the ferry to Felixstowe and Shotley leaves from next door to the property.

Harwich Town railway station is 0.4 miles away. The Electric Palace Cinema is a 3-minute walk from The Pier Hotel.

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.