Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

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 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 3 mi (4.8 km) from Woodside Animal Farm.

In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build en suite rooms with free internet.

The Red Lion is a Grade II listed building with a walled garden overlooked by a dovecote and village church.

You will find beamed ceilings, log fires, cask ales and seasonal menus within the bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hixton is recommended by Alastair Sawday, and is convenient for Cambridge University, Duxford Imperial War Musuem and the M11.

Located in Colchester, The Victory at Mersea is a 1-minute drive from Mersea Island Museum and 7 minutes from Mersea Island Vineyard. This beach hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Abberton Reservoir and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Cudmore Grove Country Park.

Located in Waltham Abbey, Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey is in a regional park, within a 10-minute drive of Epping Forest and Royal Gunpowder Mills. This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Paradise Wildlife Park.

With a stay at Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Ware, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Top Events GB and Artshed. This luxury hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Scott's Grotto and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Chadwell Springs Golf Course.

When you stay at Delta Hotels Bexleyheath in Bexleyheath, you'll be in a state park, within a 15-minute drive of Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from O2 Arena and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

Located in Colchester, Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute walk of Dedham Vale and Suffolk Distillery. This golf hotel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Assington Barn and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Great Cornard Country Park.

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 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Westfield Stratford City and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from London Stadium.

With a stay at Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa in Dartford (Wilmington), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Brands Hatch Circuit and Bluewater Shopping Centre. This spa hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from O2 Arena and 15.5 mi (25 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

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.

Featuring a roof terrace with 360 views across the London skyline, Novotel London Canary Wharf also benefits from an on-site gym, pool and contemporary restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Each air conditioned guest room features a flat-screen TV, en-suite facilities and a work desk.

There is a 24-hour front desk at the property, as well as room service which offers a variety of hot dishes and cold snacks. The Bōkan Restaurant, Bar and Roof Terrace serves artisanal food and drink made using a mixture of local, ancient and adopted British ingredients. The menu is inspired by European cultural cuisines. There are panoramic views of London and the Thames, high-speed WiFi and triple-story rooftop dining.

Greenwich Park is 3.4 km from Novotel London Canary Wharf, while Tower Bridge is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 5 km from Novotel London Canary Wharf.

Located in Longfield, Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa is in the suburbs – a 1-minute drive from Brands Hatch Circuit and 11 minutes from London Golf Club. This spa hotel is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre.

Located in London (London City Centre), Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch is within a 15-minute walk of Brick Lane and Liverpool Street. This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Tower of London and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at Montcalm Royal London House, London City, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge. This luxury hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Liverpool Street and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tower of London.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London -Tower of London, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of St. Dunstan in the East and Sky Garden. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Tower of London and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from St Katherine's Dock.

Hilton London Angel Islington is centrally located in London – a 1-minute walk from Business Design Centre and 11 minutes by foot from Sadler's Wells Theatre. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Barbican Arts Centre and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at Montcalm Brewery Townhouse, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and London Bridge. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Liverpool Street and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Tower of London.

A stay at St. Pancras London, Autograph Collection ® places you in the heart of London – a 4-minute drive from The British Museum and 8 minutes from Big Ben. This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from London Eye and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hyde Park.

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 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from University College London and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tottenham Court Road.