Curated romantic hotels in Essex

With a stay at Donnington Manor Hotel in Sevenoaks, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brands Hatch Circuit and Stag Community Arts Centre. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Boasting a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Ellen Kensington is set in the centre of London, 1.2 km from Natural History Museum. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from South Kensington Underground Station.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options.

Popular points of interest near Ellen Kensington include Royal Albert Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre and Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC. London Heathrow Airport is 18 km from the property.

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.

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 Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham by IHG in Chatham, you'll be near 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 mi (28.9 km) from Brands Hatch Circuit.

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 Russell Square and St. Paul's Cathedral. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from The British Museum 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.

The Farm House has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in West Malling. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. Ightham Mote is 14 km away and Rochester Castle is 17 km from the hotel.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

Brands Hatch is 17 km from The Farm House, while Chatham Train Station is 20 km from the property. London City Airport is 53 km away.

With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, London Marble Arch, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Selfridges and within a 5-minute walk of Marble Arch. This 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.

This modern Orida hotel has spacious rooms, an indoor pool and a well-equipped gym. Maidstone town centre is within a 10-minute drive and the M20 motorway is less than 0.5 miles away.

Orida Health club has a steam room, a state-of-the-art sauna and a spa bath. There is also a treatment room offering beauty therapies and massages.

The rooms at at Orida Maidstone feature 49-inch TVs, work desks and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service.

Seasons Restaurant serves both modern and traditional dishes. Guests can also enjoy coffee and evening drinks in the café and bar.

A wide range of hot and cold options are provided with the buffet breakfast.

Orida Maidstone is 4 miles from Leeds Castle. Gatwick Airport is within a 45-minute drive.

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 spa 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.