Curated romantic hotels in Essex

Located in London (London City Centre), The Hari is within a 10-minute walk of Harrods and Hyde Park. This boutique hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Science Museum.

With a stay at Sloane Place, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 3-minute walk from Sloane Square and 13 minutes by foot from Harrods. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Buckingham Palace and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Brompton Oratory and within a 5-minute walk of Victoria and Albert Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Imperial College London and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Natural History Museum.

With a stay at The Kensington Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

A stay at The Laslett Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Kensington Gardens. This luxury hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at Ember Locke Kensington in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Hyde Park. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Buckingham Palace and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Marble Arch.

With a stay at The Hoxton Shepherds Bush in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Westfield London Shopping Centre and 8 minutes from Hyde Park. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Buckingham Palace and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

With a stay at The Sun Inn in Faversham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Kent and Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre. This inn is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Canterbury Cathedral and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Leeds Castle.

A stay at Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa places you in the heart of Newmarket, within a 5-minute drive of National Horseracing Museum and Newmarket Racecourse. This spa hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from National Stud and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Red Lodge Karting.

With a stay at Salthouse Harbour Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Ipswich, steps from Ipswich Waterfront and within a 10-minute walk of Ipswich Regent Theatre. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cardinal Park and 1.2 mi (2 km) from New Wolsey Theatre.

Located in London (Ealing), The Drayton Court Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Richmond Park. This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Wembley Stadium and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Kensington High Street.

With gardens, open fireplaces and traditional wooden beams, this beautiful 15th-century inn offers free internet and a 2 AA Rosette restaurant using local, seasonal ingredients.

The White Hart is on the Essex/Suffolk border and about 10 miles from Braintree. It has 5 Gold -star awards from Visit Britain (Gold Award) and the AA.

Rooms at The White Hart are in a quiet, separate block. Each room has a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee. The White Hart also has an executive guest lounge. There are also fast electric car charging points located in the car park.

In 2014 won the 'Best Small Hotel' at the Essex Tourism and Hospitality and in 2016 'Destination Dining Venue' at the Essex Fine Dining.

Set in Chingford, 4.2 km from Woodford, The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.6 km from South Woodford.

Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, the units at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms here will provide you with a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Snaresbrook is 6.6 km from The Royal Forest - A Heartwood Inn, while Tottenham Hale is 9.4 km away. London City Airport is 20 km from the property.

Set in London, 1.1 km from Brick Lane, Redchurch Townhouse by Soho House. Offering a bar, the property is located within 1.9 km of Sky Garden. The property is 2.6 km from Tower of London and 2.6 km from St Paul's Cathedral.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. All rooms come with a private bathroom with free toiletries. All units include a wardrobe.

A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. There is an on-site restaurant, which specialises in Italian cuisine and also offers gluten-free options.

Redchurch Townhouse by Soho House provides an ironing service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. For any tips on how to get around or what to do in the area, guests can ask at the reception.

Tower Bridge is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Borough Market is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 11 km from Redchurch Townhouse by Soho House.

Set in Bury Saint Edmunds, 1.8 km from Ickworth House, The Beehive Inn Hotel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5.7 km from The Apex.

The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Beehive Inn Hotel all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.

A continental breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Hedingham Castle is 35 km from The Beehive Inn Hotel, while University of Cambridge is 47 km away. Cambridge City Airport is 40 km from the property.

Situated in Faversham, 10 km from Canterbury East Train Station, The White Horse features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Canterbury West Train Station.

At the hotel, rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at The White Horse also boast free WiFi.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

University of Kent is 11 km from the accommodation, while Canterbury Cathedral is 11 km from the property. London City Airport is 83 km away.

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport, you'll be centrally located in London – a 3-minute drive from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 11 minutes from O2 Arena. This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Tower of London and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Tower Bridge.

With a stay at The Stratford, Autograph Collection in London (Stratford), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and 10 minutes from ExCeL Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Tower of London and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Tower Bridge.

Located in London (Newham), The Westbridge Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of ABBA Arena and London Stadium. This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Tower of London and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Tower Bridge.

With a stay at The Old Red Lion Inn in Cambridge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Ashdon Village Museum and Cheeky Chimps Funhouse. This inn is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Audley End House and 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford.