Curated romantic hotels in Essex

Donnington Manor Hotel is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Sevenoaks. It offers a fitness suite, free WiFi access throughout the hotel, an Italian restaurant and complimentary parking.

The super king bedrooms at the 4-star Donnington Manor Hotel offer satellite TV, hairdryers, tea/coffee-making facilities, a media hub and feature rain showers in the bathrooms.

The hotel's 15th-century beamed Osteria Chartwell Restaurant serves Italian food, including pastas and pizzas prepared with toppings and sauces made from a selection of meats and fish, cheeses and vegetables, herbs and olive oil.

Set within 2 miles of the M25 motorway, Donnington Manor’s guests are 9 miles away from the famous Brands Hatch race circuit. Gatwick Airport is a 30-minute drive.

An elegant Georgian country house, Harbour Hotel & Spa Richmond features an award-winning restaurant and free WiFi access. Next to scenic Richmond Park, it is a mile from Richmond Tube Station.

The hotel offers luxuriously furnished rooms with air conditioning in most rooms, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV.
The Gate Kitchen, Bar and Terrace provides fine dining in an elegant, intimate setting.

Harbour Hotel & Spa Richmond is a 15-minute drive from Kew Gardens and the the home of English rugby, Twickenham Stadium, is 10 minutes away by car.

For those coming by car, chargeable limited on-site parking is available. Managed by YourParkingSpace, parking is charged at £16.50 for up to 24 hours and can only be booked and paid for at the time of parking using either the app or cashless parking meter.

Unfortunately, parking spaces cannot be guaranteed or pre-booked. You can enter/exit the car park multiple times throughout the duration of your booking but please be aware we cannot guarantee a space will always remain available.

Chargeable off-site parking is available nearby. If there are no spaces on arrival, please speak to reception who can direct you to nearby car parking.

Guests can relax at the hotel's HarSpa, which includes a indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, Hydrotherapy pool, Scandinavian hot tubs, steam room and sauna. Children's swimming times: * Daily from 8.30am to 10am and 4.30pm to 6pm * Minimum age three years old. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham by IHG in Chatham, you'll be connected to the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Leeds Castle and Bridgewood Manor Day Spa. This hotel is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

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).

A stay at Novotel London Greenwich places you in the heart of London – a 6-minute drive from O2 Arena and 11 minutes from Tower of London. This hotel is 4.9 mi (8 km) from London Bridge and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

With a stay at The Tower Hotel, by Thistle in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Tower of London and 3 minutes by foot from Tower Bridge. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Shard and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from HMS Belfast.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and The British Museum. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Russell Square and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Leicester Square.

With a stay at Grange Beauchamp, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Russell Square and 5 minutes by foot from The British Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from University College London and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tottenham Court Road.

A stay at Melia White House Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Regent Street and The British Museum. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hyde Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Buckingham Palace.

A stay at The Dilly places you in the heart of London, steps from Piccadilly Circus and Piccadilly. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Leicester Square and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Trafalgar Square.

With a stay at No.64 at the Joiners in West Malling, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brands Hatch Circuit and St. Leonard's Tower. This hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Leeds Castle and 19 mi (30.6 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, London Marble Arch (formerly Sussex), you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Selfridges and within a 5-minute walk of Marble Arch. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Speakers’ Corner and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Christopher's Place.

A stay at Holiday Inn Stevenage by IHG places you in the heart of Stevenage – a 2-minute drive from Gordon Craig Theatre and 8 minutes from Welwyn Roman Baths. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Knebworth House and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Benington Lordship Gardens.

The Leonard Hotel is in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of Marble Arch and Selfridges. This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The Wallace Collection and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hyde Park.

Centrally located in London, Hilton London Metropole is within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Regent's Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from The British Museum.

A stay at Inhabit Southwick Street, a Member of Design Hotels places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Oxford Street. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

A stay at Hilton London Paddington places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Marble Arch and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Oxford Street.

A stay at Montcalm Chilworth Townhouse, Paddington places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This luxury hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Marble Arch and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kensington High Street.

Hilton London Hyde Park is centrally located in London – a 1-minute walk from Kensington Gardens and 11 minutes by foot from Portobello Road Market. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Hyde Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Marble Arch.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Hyde Park in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Kensington Gardens and 8 minutes by foot from Portobello Road Market. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hyde Park and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Royal Albert Hall.