Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

Located in Maidstone, Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Leeds Castle and 6 minutes from Mote Park. This spa hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Hazlitt Theatre and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Kent Life.

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.

Located in Letchworth, Letchworth Hall is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Top Field and Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve. This eco-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Gordon Craig Theatre and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Cineworld Stevenage.

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 Muthu Belstead Brook Hotel in Ipswich, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Chantry Park and Bourne Park. This spa hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Dance East and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Cardinal Park.

With a stay at Hampton by Hilton London Croydon in Croydon (Fairfield), you'll be 9.9 mi (16 km) from London Eye and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Big Ben. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Buckingham Palace and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from London Bridge.

With a stay at St George Hotel Wembley in Wembley (Wembley Park), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Wembley Stadium and OVO Arena Wembley. This hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Kensington High Street and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Hyde Park.

Just outside Cambridge, off the A14 road, Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge, BW Premier Collection has an AA 4 Silver Star Rated restaurant and ale bar. In a historical building, the hotel has scenic gardens and a health club.

The cosy bedrooms at Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge, BW Premier Collection each have tea/coffee facilities, free Wi-Fi and a TV with satellite channels. All rooms are elegantly decorated, and some have four-poster beds and garden views.

Set in a Grade II listed former watermill, Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge, BW Premier Collection features a modern fitness centre with a fully equipped gym, sauna, hot tub, steam room and indoor swimming pool.

Award-winning breakfast is served daily, and The Mill House Restaurant serves 2 AA Rosette awarded cuisine and fine world wines. Guests can also dine in the bright and airy Orangery or cosy Celtic Bar, serving over 40 whiskies and a range of real ales.

Situated in Stow-cum-Quy, Quy Mill Hotel & Spa, Cambridge, BW Premier Collection is just a 10-minute drive from Cambridge centre and famous University Colleges. The Grand Arcade Shopping Centre can be reached in 15 minutes’ drive.

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.

When you stay at Hilton London Watford in Watford, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Topgolf Watford and Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Watford Colosseum and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from The Grove.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London – Ealing is conveniently situated in the heart of Ealing, West London. It is a short 3-minute walk from Ealing Common Underground Station (District & Piccadilly Lines) and a 10-minute walk from Ealing Broadway Station (for National Rail, Elizabeth Line, Central and District Lines) for a short train ride to Paddington Station.

This hotel is situated outside of London's Congestion Charge Zone and in close proximity to several popular destinations including the Westfield Shopping Centre, Chiswick Business Park, Wembley Stadium, Wembley London Design Outlet, and Park Royal. On-site parking is available, however, please note that the hotel falls under the ULEZ zone.

Each of the hotel's bedrooms offers air-conditioning and is fitted with an en-suite bathroom, iPod docking station, and signature coffee maker. Designed to cater to both business and leisure travelers, all rooms come equipped with complimentary WiFi, Bluetooth-enabled alarm clock, 43-inch TVs, Nespresso machines, laptop safes, and mini-refrigerators.

The hotel's W5 Bar & Kitchen offers a sizzling menu featuring locally sourced produce - feel free to view the menus at: https://www.w5barandkitchen.com/. Guests can dine al-fresco, sip cocktails on the outdoor terrace, or indulge in afternoon tea with a twist. The hotel also provides an extensive breakfast buffet and 24-hour room service.

For corporate events and meetings, the hotel boasts a boardroom, meeting rooms, and a ballroom that can accommodate up to 200 people. Guests can take advantage of the complimentary business center to finish last-minute details or print boarding passes and can work out in the 24-hour gym/fitness center. Twickenham Stadium can be easily reached via public transport in just 45 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

The Aubrey Park Hotel is set in woodlands a short drive from Hemel Hempstead and St Albans, being only 8 miles from Luton Airport, 5 minutes' drive from junction 9 of the M1 and 10 minutes' drive from the M25. Ample free parking and a cocktail bar are also on offer.

Free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with luxury toiletries are featured in each room at Aubrey Park.

The on-site brasserie restaurant features dishes made with locally sourced produce. A traditional English breakfast is also on offer, as well as a variety of continental options.

Attractions close to the hotel include Harry Potter Studio Tours, Hertfordshire Show Grounds, Historic St.Albans, Whipsnade Zoo, Woburn Safari Park and Hemel Hempstead Snow Center.

When you stay at Champneys Henlow in Henlow, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve and Beadlow Manor Golf & Country Club. This spa hotel is 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Shortmead House and 5.7 mi (9.3 km) from Top Field.

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.