Curated romantic hotels in Essex

Located less than 1 minute from Paddington Station in central London. It offers free high-speed WiFi and en suite rooms with Freeview TV. Some rooms overlook the tranquil Norfolk Square.

Each room features vintage design elements and original artwork. Each is also fitted with an en-suite shower room.

An à la carte breakfast is offered. There is a ground floor cafe for coffee and pastries, and a first floor lounge offering all-day dining and cocktails. The terrace is open for guests to drink and dine outside.

The Heathrow Express service at Paddington Station offers a 15-minute journey to the airport. The West End is a 5-minute Tube journey away, and Notting Hill and Marble Arch are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel.

A stay at Mercure 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 (2.2 km) from Oxford Street.

Situated less that a minute's walk from Paddington Station and the Heathrow Express, the Mercure London Paddington Hotel offers free WiFi and also has a 24-hour gym. Surrounded by restaurants and bars, the hotel is just a 26-minute walk from the Royal Albert Hall and 40 minutes' walk from ZSL London Zoo.

This contemporary 4-star hotel has rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with on-demand movies, an iPod docking station, air-conditioning and a work desk. The sleek bathrooms have power showers. All rooms have a free minibar which is restocked daily.

Mercure London Paddington has an on-site Frankie & Benny's restaurant. The Gallery lounge and bar offers a range of beers, wines, ciders and spirits. It also shows sports on a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

From the property, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum are a 30-minute walk away. Buckingham Palace is less than 2 miles away and the famous Harrods is a 32-minutes stroll to the south.

With a stay at Corus Hyde Park Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington Gardens and 4 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Marble Arch and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kensington High Street.

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

Located in London, 4.8 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, The Crown London, WorldHotels Distinctive provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.9 km from Portobello Road Market.

At the hotel, each room includes a desk.

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

The Crown London, WorldHotels Distinctive offers a sun terrace.

Paddington Station is 5.9 km from the accommodation, while London Zoo is 5.9 km away. London City Airport is 23 km from the property.

With a stay at Signature Townhouse Hyde Park, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington Gardens and 7 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Marble Arch and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kensington High Street.

With a stay at The Crown London in London (Cricklewood), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Brent Cross Shopping Centre and 9 minutes from Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. This hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from ZSL London Zoo and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Camden Lock Market.

With a stay at Grand Royale Hyde Park, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington Gardens and 11 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kensington High Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kensington Palace.

With a stay at Park Avenue Bayswater Inn Hyde Park, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Portobello Road Market. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Hyde Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kensington Palace.

A stay at The Premier Notting Hill places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kensington High Street and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington, you'll be centrally located in London – a 6-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 15 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Hall. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Harrods and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Hyde Park.

A stay at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington places you in the heart of London – a 4-minute drive from Hyde Park and 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Trafalgar Square.

A stay at Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. by IHG places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall. This spa hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Buckingham Palace.

With a stay at Best Western Ipswich Hotel in Ipswich, you'll be connected to the convention centre, within a 15-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront and Chantry Park. This hotel is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from University of Essex and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from New Wolsey Theatre.

With a stay at Mornington London Kensington, BW Premier Collection, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Hyde Park and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Buckingham Palace.

Located in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), The Chelsea Harbour Hotel and Spa is within a 10-minute drive of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. This luxury hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Big Ben and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

With a stay at Rafayel on the Left Bank, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Sloane Square. This luxury hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kensington High Street and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at Stamford Bridge Hotel London, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Stamford Bridge Stadium and 13 minutes by foot from Thames River. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Kensington High Street and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Hyde Park.

Located in London (London City Centre), Hilton London Olympia is within a 5-minute walk of Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and within a 5-minute drive of Westfield London Shopping Centre. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Royal Albert Hall.