Curated luxury hotels in Essex

• Access to central London
• Great business facilities
• Restaurant and bar

This former Georgian mansion in Epping Forest is really well placed for trips into London. The London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is just minutes from the M11 and M25, as well as a five-minute drive from Woodford underground station. From here, you’ll be whisked into London on the Central Line. You can be at Westfield shopping centre, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park or the O2 in no time.

Even if you’re not interested in exploring the capital, the London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is a great choice for business travellers. There are five meeting rooms, all with the latest audio-visual tech. The biggest suite has room for up to 500 people, while the smallest room fits 15. Plus, there are more than 100 parking spaces.

For any downtime, there’s a restaurant serving a mix of modern British dishes and old favourites, like burgers and fish and chips. Breakfast is served here, too. You can tuck into a buffet, or get omelettes, kippers or porridge cooked to order. Next to the restaurant, there’s a bar. You can take your cocktail into the drawing room for a read, watch BT Sports, or enjoy a tipple on the terrace if the weather’s playing ball.

With a stay at Bedford Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Russell Square and 6 minutes by foot from The British Museum. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Covent Garden Market and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Leicester Square.

The Red Lion has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Bergholt. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service. The property is allergy-free and is situated 36 km from Hedingham Castle.

All guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries, rooms at The Red Lion also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a garden view. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the property.

Freeport Braintree is 39 km from the accommodation, while The Apex is 44 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 67 km away.

With a stay at Lincoln Plaza London, Curio Collection by Hilton in London (Canary Wharf), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Thames River and 8 minutes from ExCeL Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Tower of London and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Tower Bridge.

With a stay at Park Plaza London Waterloo, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of The Vaults and Florence Nightingale Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Imperial War Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Old Vic.

Located in Maidstone, Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Mote Park and 6 minutes from Leeds Castle. This golf hotel is 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Maidstone Museum and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Kent Life.

A stay at Blandford Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Sherlock Holmes Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Hay Hill Gallery and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from King Edward VII's Hospital.

A stay at The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton places you in the heart of Cambridge, within a 10-minute walk of University of Cambridge and Midsummer Common. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from River Cam and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Jesus Green.

With a stay at The Zetter Bloomsbury in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Russell Square and 4 minutes by foot from The British Museum. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Leicester Square and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Covent Garden Market.

Located in London (London City Centre), Tower Suites by Blue Orchid is within a 10-minute walk of Tower Bridge and Thames River. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Tower of London and 0.6 mi (1 km) from London Bridge.

With a stay at Maldron Hotel Shoreditch London in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of London Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Liverpool Street and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Tower of London.

With a stay at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Piccadilly and 6 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Buckingham Palace and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Piccadilly Circus.

With a stay at Good Hotel London in London (Docklands), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and One Canada Square. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from O2 Arena and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Cutty Sark.

With a stay at St George Hotel Wembley in Wembley (Wembley Park), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wembley Stadium and Kensington High Street. This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Hyde Park and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Marble Arch.

Located in London (London City Centre), Chateau Denmark London is within a 10-minute walk of Leicester Square and The British Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Trafalgar Square.

With a stay at Gem Langham Court Hotel in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Oxford Street and The British Museum. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hyde Park.

A stay at Norfolk Towers Paddington Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Marble Arch and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Oxford Street.

With a stay at Best Western Plus Grim's Dyke Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Harrow, within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Vicarage Road Stadium. This hotel is 6.8 mi (11 km) from Wembley Stadium and 13 mi (21 km) from Kensington High Street.

With a stay at London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel by Sunday in Croydon, you'll be 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Buckingham Palace and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Tower Bridge. This hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Hampton Court Palace.

A stay at 54 Queens Gate Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Royal Albert Hall and Harrods. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Big Ben.