Curated romantic hotels in Essex

With a stay at Blakemore Hyde Park, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 4-minute walk from Kensington Gardens and 11 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Marble Arch.

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington (formerly Vanderbilt) is centrally located in London – a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Imperial College London. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum.

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.

A stay at Park Grand London Kensington places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Kensington Gardens and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Imperial College London.

With a stay at The Manor Elstree in Borehamwood (Elstree), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Elstree Film Studios and 10 minutes from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Wembley Stadium and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from OVO Arena Wembley.

Centrally located in London, DoubleTree by Hilton London - Chelsea is within a 15-minute walk of King's Road and Stamford Bridge Stadium. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Battersea Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre.

With a stay at The Bedford Balham in London (Wandsworth), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Clapham Common and 8 minutes from The Oval. This luxury hotel is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Natural History Museum and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Buckingham Palace.

Located in Cambridge, The Hole In The Wall is within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital. This inn is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Anglesey Abbey.

With a stay at Village Hotel London Watford in Borehamwood (Elstree), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Aldenham Country Park and 6 minutes from Elstree Film Studios. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from BBC Elstree Centre and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Bushey Museum and Art Gallery.

Located in London (Acton), Holiday Inn London - West by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Westfield London Shopping Centre and Portobello Road Market. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from London Designer Outlet and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from OVO Arena Wembley.

Located in London (Ealing), Crowne Plaza London Ealing by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Wembley Stadium and OVO Arena Wembley. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Kensington High Street and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at Harbour Hotel Richmond in Richmond (Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Richmond Park and 5 minutes by foot from Thames River. This spa hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Kensington High Street and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

With a stay at Holiday Inn London - Sutton by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Sutton, within a 15-minute drive of Wimbledon Tennis Club and Surrey Hills. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Kensington High Street and 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Buckingham Palace.

Located in Luton, London Luton Vale Hotel is in the business district – a 3-minute drive from Lilley Dog Walking Field and 9 minutes from Cineworld Luton. This hotel is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

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.

Set in a listed colonial-style building which was formerly an 18th-century army barracks, Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection is just a 15-minute walk to Maidstone city centre, and features free private parking.

This lodge offers a Miller & Carter Steakhouse serving tasty grills. So if you are a Steak fan this is the perfect location to indulge in one of our 30 day aged English and Irish Steaks.

A flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in each room at Miller & Carter Maidstone by Innkeeper's Collection.

Maidstone city centre is home to Leeds Castle, which boasts 500 acres of scenic parkland and a popular golf course. Theatres, bars and a large shopping centre are also on offer. Canoes can be taken along the River Medway, and paddle boat trips are also available.

Located in Gravesend, 8.6 km from Rochester Castle, The Darnley Arms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Chatham Train Station.

Historic Chatham Dockyard is 11 km from the inn, while Bluewater is 13 km away. London City Airport is 39 km from the property.

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 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 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.