Curated luxury hotels in Essex

A stay at Inhabit Queen's Gardens, a Member of Design Hotels places you in the heart of London – a 1-minute drive from Hyde Park and 5 minutes from Oxford Street. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

Located in St Albans, Aubrey Park is a 3-minute drive from Hertfordshire County Showground and 7 minutes from The Snow Centre. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.

A stay at Montagu Place Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Marble Arch and Hyde Park. This boutique hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Oxford Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Regent's Park.

With a stay at Mornington Victor Hotel London Belgravia, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. This guest house is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Big Ben.

A stay at Novotel London Waterloo places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of London Eye and Westminster Bridge. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Westminster Abbey and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Big Ben.

In the heart of London, Hampton by Hilton London City is within a 5-minute drive of Tower of London and Tower Bridge. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from London Bridge and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from London Eye.

Located in Saffron Walden, The Cricketers is within a 10-minute drive of Audley End House and Market Square. This inn is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Bridge End Gardens and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Mountfitchet Castle.

Located in London (London City Centre), Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral. This boutique hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from London Eye and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from The British Museum.

With a stay at Chantry Hotel in Bury St Edmunds, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St Mary's Church and Greene King Brewery. This guest house is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Theatre Royal and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from St Edmundsbury Cathedral.

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.

With a stay at Leman Locke, you'll be centrally located in London – a 10-minute walk from Tower of London and 10 minutes by foot from The Gherkin. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Tower Bridge and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from London Bridge.

A stay at Residence Inn by Marriott London Bridge places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Tower Bridge and The Shard. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Borough Market and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from London Bridge.

With a stay at Grange Clarendon in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Big Ben and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from London Eye.

Situated just 5 minutes’ drive from Lenham, Who'd A Thought It boasts a Champagne and oyster bar, along with free Wi-Fi in public areas. With free private parking, the hotel features highly individual rooms and suites.

The luxurious rooms include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, tea and coffee making facilities, and an iPod docking station. The en suite bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Many rooms also boast a spa bath and a four-poster bed.

In the mornings, Who’d A Thought It serves a full English breakfast, along with continental options for guests leaving early. The Champagne and Oyster Bar serves several menus, including gastro bar meals, a lunchtime tasting menu, and a la carte dishes.

Who’d A Thought It’s Champagne and Oyster Bar is host to frequent themed events. Seasonal holidays are also celebrated with style at the hotel. The property is home to the Whody Boudoir Dress Boutique, which offers a range of shoes and accessories. Lenham Railway Station is just 2 miles away.

With a stay at Park Grand Mayfair, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute walk of Marble Arch and Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Oxford Street and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bond Street.

With a stay at The Crown Inn in Chislehurst, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of O2 Arena and Eltham Palace. This inn is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Tower Bridge.

Located in Cambridge, Holiday Inn Cambridge by IHG is in the suburbs – a 5-minute drive from Cambridge Business Park and 5 minutes from St John's Innovation Centre. This spa hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Cambridge Regional College and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from The River Cam.

A stay at Sloane Place places you in the heart of London, just a 3-minute walk from Sloane Square and within a 5-minute drive of Buckingham Palace. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hyde Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Big Ben.

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 Banyers House in Royston, you'll be just steps from Priory Gardens and Royston Cave. This inn is 14 mi (22.6 km) from University of Cambridge and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Royston Town Hall.