Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

A stay at Georgian House Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and Sloane Square. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Buckingham Palace and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Big Ben.

With a stay at London Marriott Hotel Maida Vale in London (Camden), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Marble Arch and Hyde Park. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Oxford Street and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Kensington High Street.

Featuring ultra-chic interiors and a private garden, Number Sixteen offers glamorous accommodation in cosmopolitan South Kensington. The Victorian property provides 24-hour room service, minibars and iPod docking stations in the rooms.

Each individually styled room reflects the contemporary design of the hotel, with luxurious fabrics and furnishings and hints of bold colour. All rooms at Number Sixteen are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have French windows leading to a small balcony.

Afternoon tea is served all day at the hotel, and can be taken in the garden, conservatory, drawing room or library. Guests have a number of public rooms within the hotel in which to relax after a day outside in bustling London.

South Kensington Underground Station is a 3-minute walk away, and is surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. Located on the Picadilly, Circle and District lines, the hotel has easy Underground links to many parts of the city.

With a stay at London Marriott Hotel Kensington in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and Royal Albert Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at Mercure London Earls Court in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and Stamford Bridge Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Craven Cottage Stadium and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Harrods.

Located in Wembley (Tokyngton), Novotel London Wembley is within a 10-minute walk of OVO Arena Wembley and Wembley Stadium. This hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Paddington Central and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from University of London.

Located in London (Wandsworth), The Lodge Hotel - Putney is within a 10-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Thames River. This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Westfield London Shopping Centre and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Hyde Park.

Set in 5 acres of beautiful gardens with a lake, the historic St Michael's Manor Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the centre of St Albans and near St Michael's Cathedral.

The rooms have free Wi-Fi and are individually styled, many with stunning lake and garden views. Every room has satellite TVd, tea/coffee and a hairdryer.

The award-winning conservatory-style Lake Restaurant and dining room overlook the private gardens and lake. St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans has a large private car park for guests.

Catering for weddings, St Michael's Manor Hotel offers 2 private function rooms, lounge, bar, terrace and magnificent gardens with a lake.

With a stay at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 8 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This eco-friendly hotel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum.

Located in London (Ealing), Park Plaza London Park Royal is within a 10-minute drive of Wembley Stadium and Westfield London Shopping Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Kensington High Street and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns in Ipswich, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront and Sir John Mills Theatre. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from New Wolsey Theatre and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Portman Road.

With a stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 9 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This luxury hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jesus Green.

With a stay at The Angel Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bury St Edmunds, steps from Abbey Gardens and The Athenaeum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St Edmundsbury Cathedral and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St Mary's Church.

With a stay at Hotel Du Vin Cannizaro House in London (Wimbledon), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Wimbledon Tennis Club and 8 minutes from Richmond Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Kensington High Street and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Westfield London Shopping Centre.

With a stay at Novotel London Brentford in Brentford, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Gtech Community Stadium and The Musical Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from London Museum of Water and Steam and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Syon Park.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel London Watford in Watford (Watford Town Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Watford Palace Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Wembley Stadium and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from OVO Arena Wembley.

With a stay at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf And Spa in Luton, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and Stockwood Discovery Centre. This luxury hotel is 15.6 mi (25.2 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Hatfield House.

Located 18 km from Hedingham Castle, Long Melford Swan offers 5-star accommodation in Long Melford and features a garden, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 23 km from Ickworth House, 32 km from Freeport Braintree and 42 km from Audley End House. The property is non-smoking and is set 22 km from The Apex.

Guest rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. The units at the inn come with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Guests can access the free WiFi or use the business centre.

Clare Castle is 13 km from Long Melford Swan. London Stansted Airport is 47 km away.

Just north of Tower Bridge, this friendly and comfortable hotel is near to the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the 'Gherkin', the river and St Katharine Docks. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Many of London's world-famous sights are within walking distance, and there is good access to the business district. Liverpool Street Station is a short walk away.

All rooms feature en-suite facilities, flat-screen TV, desk and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Chamberlain has a modern but welcoming sense of style, as well as a refined restaurant and pub-style bar for fine dining, superior ale and relaxation. During lunch and in the evenings, the restaurant is a more formal alternative to the relaxed surroundings of the bar.

NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels boasts luxurious rooms, free WiFi and a relaxing spa and health club. Just 5 minutes’ walk from The British Museum.

In the prestigious Bloomsbury district of London, NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels is a 15-minute walk away from Kings Cross Station. Covent Garden and Leicester Square can be reached in 15 minutes on foot, and Holborn Underground Station is less than 5 minutes’ walk.

Elegantly furnished, each spacious room features beautiful hand-carved furniture. Guests can enjoy a large LCD TV, a sound system and complimentary newspapers. Private bathrooms feature luxurious, fluffy bathrobes.

The relaxing spa offers a stunning, Roman-style swimming pool surrounded by stone pillars, as well as a variety of beauty treatments. The modern, fully equipped gym is staffed by professional trainers.

Please note that children can use the pool Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 6:00pm, and have all-day access on weekends within full opening hours.