Curated romantic hotels in Essex

With a stay at Warren House in Kingston Upon Thames, you'll be 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from Hyde Park and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Buckingham Palace. This golf hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from London Eye and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Trafalgar Square.

Located in Bury St Edmunds, All Saints Resort is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of St Edmundsbury Cathedral and Bury St Edmunds Abbey. This golf hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Fuller's Mill Garden and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Newmarket Racecourse.

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.

Featuring free WiFi and a fitness centre, the Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch offers accommodation in London, 500 metres from Hoxton Square. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.

Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is offered.

You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.

Brick Lane is 600 metres from the Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch, while Sky Garden is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 9 km from the property.

Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch in London is just 800 metres from Liverpool Street Station. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Each room at this hotel has floor-to-ceiling windows and a 55-inch flat-screen TV with Bluetooth, a traditional Japanese tea set and a minibar. Some rooms have views of the garden or city and include a seating area to relax in after a busy day.

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa created the menu for the onsite restaurant which includes a sushi counter, lounge, bar area and an outdoor courtyard.

Brick Lane is 900 metres from Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch. Old Street station is only 5 minutes’ walk away, providing access to London’s attractions. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 9 km from the property.

Overlooking the historic Tower of London, the luxury 4-star Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London boasts a spa with a 25-metre swimming pool and a large gym. Featuring a brasserie and a cocktail lounge, the hotel is just 2 minutes' walk from Tower Hill Tube Station and offers free WiFi.

Each elegant air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV, a trouser press, and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer.

Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London offers range of onsite bars and restaurants. Leo's Bar and Restaurant provides a traditional menu with modern decor. A wide variety of drinks and snacks can also be enjoyed in Corvo Bar and Cafe.

A full buffet breakfast is now offered.

Some rooms receive a 10% discount on spa treatments during their stay. Leisure facilities at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London include a steam room and a sauna for guests to enjoy. Situated in the city of London, the hotel is just 20 minutes’ walk from St Paul’s Cathedral.

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.

Woodford is 25 km from Roydon Marina Village Lodges, while South Woodford is 27 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 25 km away.

Located in Chatham, Ship & Trades is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Historic Dockyard Chatham and The Strand Leisure Park. This inn is 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Leeds Castle.

With a stay at Novotel London ExCeL in London (Docklands), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Royal Victoria Bridge. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from IFS Cloud Royal Docks Station and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Crystal.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza London - Docklands by IHG in London (Docklands), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Thames River. This eco-friendly hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from O2 Arena and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Tower of London.

Located in London, 350 metres from South Quay and with easy access by Canary Wharf Underground Station to the The nearby Elizabeth Line provides access to central London, Heathrow, and O2 Arena, Lincoln Plaza Hotel London, Curio Collection By Hilton features a bar and free WiFi. The property is situated within a 20-minute DLR journey from both Greenwich Park and Bank.

At the hotel, each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms also come with a seating area.

Breakfast is served daily at the property and the on-site restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine.

The nearest airport is London City Airport, 5 km from Lincoln Plaza Hotel London, Curio Collection By Hilton.

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.

In the lively centre of Greenwich, the Mitre offers well-appointed rooms and a restaurant and bar. Offering free Wi-Fi, this traditional London Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Greenwich Park.

All rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have an en suite bathroom.

In addition to the pub, this Hotel also has a residents’ lounge, conservatory and garden.

This hotel is within a 1-minute walk of the Greenwich Picturehouse cinema, 2 minutes from the Greenwich Theatre and just 2 miles from the o2 Arena. The Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory are all less than 10 minutes away.

With a stay at Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel by IHG, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Tower of London and Tower Bridge. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Thames River and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Liverpool Street.

With a stay at West Lodge Park Hotel in Barnet (Hadley Wood), you'll be 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Finsbury Park. This hotel is 11.8 mi (19 km) from Russell Square and 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Liverpool Street.

New Road Hotel is centrally located in London – a 4-minute walk from East London Mosque and 9 minutes by foot from Brick Lane. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Tower of London and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from ABBA Arena.

In the heart of London, Hampton by Hilton London City is within a 5-minute drive of Tower of London and Tower Bridge. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from London Bridge and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from London Eye.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton London - Greenwich in London (Greenwich), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Greenwich Market and University of Greenwich. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cutty Sark and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from National Maritime Museum.

Located in London (London City Centre), Maldron Hotel Shoreditch London is within a 15-minute walk of Liverpool Street and Brick Lane. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from London Bridge and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at Leonardo Royal Hotel London City - Tower of London, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Tower of London and Tower Bridge. This spa hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Borough Market and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Globe Theatre.