Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

With a stay at Hilton London Euston, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 3-minute walk from University College London and 14 minutes by foot from The British Museum. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Russell Square and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tottenham Court Road.

With a stay at Grange Clarendon in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from University College London and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Tottenham Court Road.

With a stay at The Wesley Euston, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute walk of University College London and Tottenham Court Road. This eco-friendly guest house is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Regent's Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Russell Square.

In the heart of London, Bloomsbury Palace Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and Regent's Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Trafalgar Square and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Oxford Street.

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.

With a stay at Washington Mayfair Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute walk of Piccadilly and Green Park. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hyde Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Buckingham Palace.

Situated less that a minute's walk from Paddington Station and the Heathrow Express, the Mercure London Paddington Hotel offers free WiFi and also has a 24-hour gym. Surrounded by restaurants and bars, the hotel is just a 26-minute walk from the Royal Albert Hall and 40 minutes' walk from ZSL London Zoo.

This contemporary 4-star hotel has rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with on-demand movies, an iPod docking station, air-conditioning and a work desk. The sleek bathrooms have power showers. All rooms have a free minibar which is restocked daily.

Mercure London Paddington has an on-site Frankie & Benny's restaurant. The Gallery lounge and bar offers a range of beers, wines, ciders and spirits. It also shows sports on a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

From the property, the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum are a 30-minute walk away. Buckingham Palace is less than 2 miles away and the famous Harrods is a 32-minutes stroll to the south.

A stay at Park Grand Paddington Court places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Marble Arch and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kensington High Street.

With a stay at Signature Townhouse Hyde Park, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington Gardens and 7 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Marble Arch and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Kensington High Street.

With a stay at The Crown London in London (Cricklewood), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Brent Cross Shopping Centre and 9 minutes from Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. This hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from ZSL London Zoo and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Camden Lock Market.

With a stay at Park Avenue Bayswater Inn Hyde Park, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Portobello Road Market. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Hyde Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Kensington Palace.

With a stay at Rafayel on the Left Bank, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Thames River and Sloane Square. This luxury hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Kensington High Street and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hyde Park.

Located in London (London City Centre), Hilton London Olympia is within a 5-minute walk of Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and within a 5-minute drive of Westfield London Shopping Centre. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

With a stay at Hilton London Kensington in London (Kensington), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Westfield London Shopping Centre and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Kensington Palace and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

A 5-minute walk from the Westfield Shopping Centre, Dorsett Shepherds Bush offers elegant hotel accommodation with an Asian influence. Overlooking Shepherds Bush Green, the hotel features a restaurant and a bar.

Each fully air-conditioned room includes a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, work desk, tea and coffee facilities and free WiFi. There is also a minibar and a luxurious en suite bathroom with shower and/or bath, hairdryer and toiletries.

Only 5 minutes walk from London Underground stations, the hotel has excellent links to public transport. London Heathrow Airport is around 30 minutes’ drive from Dorsett Shepherds Bush, with London Gatwick Airport around 1 hour away. Kensington Olympia Exhibition Centre is within 5 minutes’ drive. London Westfield is home to more than 300 stores and restaurants, just 5 minutes' walk from this hotel.

With a stay at Mercure St Albans Noke in St Albans (Chiswell Green), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Hatfield House. This hotel is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Wembley Stadium and 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

With a stay at London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel, BW Signature Collection in Croydon, you'll be 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Buckingham Palace and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Tower Bridge. This hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Hampton Court Palace.

Located in Kingston Upon Thames (Coombe Hill), Kingston Lodge Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kingston Hospital and Marymount International School London. This golf hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Richmond Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kingston University.

The Park Tower Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London is a 5-star hotel located in the heart of Knightsbridge, just next door to Harvey Nichols and Hyde Park, and a short walk away from Harrods and other designer stores. It offers award-winning dining and stunning views of London.

The building’s circular tower design ensures that each of the 280 luxury rooms has impressive views of London's skyline. All rooms feature an iPod dock and a TV with on-demand movies and internet access.

Recognised for their expertise of the destination, the hotel head concierge and his team are on hand to help uncover the unexplored treasures of Knightsbridge and beyond.

To celebrate the culture and traditions of Great Britain, The Park Tower Knightsbridge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, London, boasts a luxurious Afternoon Tea, held in the Knightsbridge Lounge. The Hyde bar is also inspired by British members clubs, serving whiskies and cigars in a refined setting.

• 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.