Hotels in Essex in the South East of England

43 High Street, Colchester, Essex
Star Rating: 2

The Red Lion Hotel is an historical Grade 1 listed building (1465) located in the city centre of historic Colchester. The hotel is one of the oldest inns in East Anglia and has been described as 'a fine example of Tudor England's. The hotel has excellent transport links to the M11 M25 Stansted Airport Cambridge and Harwich. There are numerous shops nearby including well known chain stores and smaller boutique-style shops. The old Banqueting Hall which is now the Parliament Restaurant has a remarkable beamed ceiling. Enjoy a restful night sleep in one of the individually furnished with antiques and have a wealth of original exposed beams and wattle and daub walls. All bedrooms are en suite and have Wi-Fi access. A quiet retreat from the modern world outside the hotel's Tudor features and warm red and gold fabrics provide a comfortable and relaxing environment in which to enjoy your stay. The Hotel is part of Brook Hotels.

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High RoadNorth Stifford, South Ockendon, Essex
Star Rating: 3

The Park Inn Thurrock is the perfect setting for weddings conferences and leisure breaks. Close to the Dartford and Lakeside shopping centres this beautifully converted Georgian Manor is set in six acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel retains much of its original charm even as it offers all amenities comforts expected of a modern hotel

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Wivenhoe Park, Rowhedge, Essex
Star Rating: 3

Wivenhoe House is an 18th Century manor located in acres of beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Colchester. With its excellent facilities and experienced friendly team of staff Wivenhoe House is a popular venue for both business and social occasions. The Hotel has 46 bedrooms tastefully furnished to 3 star standard including two new executive rooms and recently refurbished luxury honeymoon suite ideal for special occasions. Our a la carte menu which is available for lunch or dinner can be enjoyed either relaxing in the bar area or the more formal surroundings of the restaurant.

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London Road Marks Tey, Marks Tey, Essex
Star Rating: 4

The Best Western Marks Tey Hotel in Colchester is the only 4 star hotel in the town conveniently located on the outskirts of the Oldest Recorded town in Great Britain. Only 25 miles from Stansted Airport 2 miles from Colchester Zoo and 15 minutes from the pituresque scenes of Dedham Flatford Mill and 'Constable Country'.Free High Speed WIFI internet is provided for all business and leisure guests using the hotel. The hotel also has a range of interconnecting rooms perfect for a family break.Guests staying at the Best Western Marks Tey Hotel receive complimentary use of the Lifestyle Health and Leisure located in the grounds of the hotel. The Lifestyle Health and Leisure Club features an indoor Swimming Pool Jacuzzi Sauna and Steam Room. The club also has a fully equipped air conditioned gymnasium and two outdoor tennis courts.

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Tolleshunt Knights, Salcott, Essex
Star Rating: 4

Five Lakes Hotel Golf Country Club and Spa offers some of the finest and most extensive health leisure and sports facilities in the area. Set in 320 acres of attractive Essex countryside all 194 bedrooms are spacious and well equippedsome with views over the golf courses. The hotel is only one hour's drive from London and close to historic sites beautiful gardens museums and great shopping. At Five Lakes you can exercise in the Country Club be pampered in the Health and Beauty Spa and enjoy fine dining in the award-winning Camelot Restaurant or relax in the popular Brasserie. With two 18-hole courses golfers will be itching to get onto that first tee.

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East Street, Colchester, Essex
Star Rating: 3

A delightful and charming 14th Century period building. Restored lovingly over the years to a modern day hotel. 39 luxurious en-suite bedrooms tastefully decorated with the greatest comfort in mind. Choose from either our character oak beamed bedrooms or from the contemporary modern wing. The Oak Room restaurant is full of ambience. Serving fresh great tasting well presented food at reasonable prices and a wine list that is varied and great value. The Tudor Bar is the oldest part of the building and is simply unique. Oak beamed walls and a glorious log fire in the centre creating a warm and friendly atmosphere. Serving Traditional fayre with a modern twist. Within walking distance of Colchester Town Centre and the historic sights of Long Melford and Constable Country. Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and free car parking on site. Events held in the hotel throughout the year Tribute nights with acts Cher Madonna Kylie and Robbie Williams. Close to Colchester Zoo with packages available.

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Earls Colne, Markshall, Essex
Star Rating: 3

The Essex Golf and Country Club Hotel is set on the outskirts of Colchester. Its location is ideal being just a twenty minute drive from both Stansted Airport and local links to London. The Hotel boasts 42 spacious En Suite bedrooms comprising of Twins Doubles and Suites. Many of these rooms offer magnificent views over the Championship golf course. All rooms offer flat screen Television with all freeview channels Tea and Coffee making facilities Hairdryer Trouser Press and complimentary toiletries. A wake up service is also available on request. Wireless Internet Hotspot is available throughout the Hotel free of charge. All residents receive complimentary use of the Swimming Pool Sauna Steam room Spa bath and Gymnasium. Reduced rates are also offered for Tennis court hire and Golf. Additional facilities include a Techno Gymnasium 9 tennis courts a 9-hole golf course and a 12 bay floodlit driving range. Guests may also wish to visit the onsite Beauty Salon Beauty Benefits' or the Hairdressers Fringe Benefits'.

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Bull Ring, Thaxted, Essex
Star Rating: 3G

A recent 300 thousand pound refurbishment has provided us with a new look and new facilities. We would like to welcome you to the new bar renovated rooms and a brand new restaurant. Thaxted is a small country town with a population of approximately 2600 people. It used to be the home to composer Gustav Holst and the famous highwayman Dick Turpin whose cottage is just down the road from The Swan. Thaxted itself dates back to before the Doomsday Book and has an extensive recorded history. This can be explored through visits to its impressive 13th Century Church the 15th Century Guildhall and John Webb's 17th Century Windmill. Visits can also be made to Thaxted's Tourist Information where any further information about Thaxted or the surrounding areas can be obtained.The Swan Hotel offers an excellent selection of beers with a menu that comprises of traditional English food combined with a wider range of meals that caters for everybody's appetite. The menu also has a chef's special board that changes on a regular basis. We hope that you find everything meets your expectations and you enjoy your stay with us.

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Burches, Laindon, Essex
Star Rating: 2

This friendly family-style hotel and restaurant is situated next to the city centre and industrial areas in Basildon. The Campanile Hotel in Basildon is the perfect choice for both leisure and business guests. In every room you will find a courtesy tray with kettle tea coffee and biscuits television with Satellite channels bathroom with a bath and a shower work surface alarm clock telephone with an outside line and a telephone connection for your modem. The Cafe-Bistro restaurant offers a large variety of French and Continental cuisine daily and chef's specials with the quality you would expect to find in a French owned Hotel-restaurant chain. You can also purchase drinks from our full licensed bar until 23.00hrs. The hotel also has excellent facilities for your meetings seminars and training sessions. Our Gloucester room can accommodate up to 35 people and is pleasant functional and fully equipped with natural light telephone TV and Video flipchart and OHP. Of course there is also a catering service available tailored to the requirements of individual companies providing group meals simple varied cuisine snack breaks etc. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure the lovely hotel surroundings and our happy and helpful staff will ensure that your stay is an enyojable and relaxing one.

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196 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex
Star Rating: 2

The Victorian town house hotel offers accommodations and lodging with a tasteful combination of modern design and old-fashioned comfort. Situated only steps away from the Chelmsford town centre The South Lodge Hotel provides guests with a relaxed hideaway for a weekend getaway a long retreat or for a short business trip. We are located just ten minute walk from Chelmsford Town Centre and the County Cricket ground and is only a short distance from the A12 and 14 miles from the M25 the hotel is ideal for business and the leisure travellers alike.The hotel was a former inn which has been upgraded over a number of years with the emphasis on restaurant design comfort and great food.The head chef's inventive menu tries to tantalise your taste buds with imaginative dishes catering for all tastes.Our goal is to offer our customers a very high standard service and aims into providing outstanding quality warm hospitality and good value.With 36 bedrooms featuring 2 Four Poster style' - simple and friendly with magnolia walls and dark wood furniture. The dark wood theme is carried through into the breakfast room with matching tables and cream and chocolate chairs. You can choose from a varied choice of accommodation from single rooms to family suites all offer en-suite facilities direct dial telephone colour television and complimentary tea making facilities.

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White HallChurch EndBroxted, Broxted, Essex
Star Rating: 3

Being only minutes to the airport with the hotels own private taxi this superbly restored Elizabethan manor house is ideal for departures from Stanstead International Airport. Offering high quality service and a warm and friendly atmosphere the hotel is perfect for business travellers who will enjoy free on site car parking and Wi-Fi facilities. For those with leisure in mind the hotel is a relaxing retreat offering 26 spacious rooms some with views over the gardens lawns and countryside. The award winning 15th century timbered restaurant overlooks the gardens and the delightful terrace. The Hotel is part of Brook Hotels.

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9-11 Wilson RoadSouthend-On-Sea, Southend-on-sea, Essex
Star Rating: 4G

Popular with pilots and cabin crew from local Southend Airport also with artists from the Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre and ideally situated adjacent to Southend seafront and the town centre the reasonably priced Ilfracombe House Hotel is a luxuriously appointed fully-licensed 20-Bedroom AA 4-Star executive hotel with its own PRIVATE CAR PARK. All rooms are En-suite with 19 SkyTV channels including 2 x Free Movie Channels all Sky Sports DVD Players Free Wireless Broadband Mini Fridge Desk Fan Iron and Board Tea and Coffee and Hairdryer in every room. Self-Catering Apartments avilable for short and long term accommodation for business or holiday. All 2 double bedrooms fully furnished kitchen bathroom and living rooms. The new Southend University Victoria Avenue Customs HQ's Southend Pier Westcliff Casino and Southend High Street shops are all also within easy walking distance from the hotel. Southend Airport is about 8-10 minutes drive from the hotel. Guests can relax in the spacious and comfortable Chesterfield-style fireside lounge study and luxury bar areas which are delicately lit throughout with crystal chandelier lighting. All-day Hot-and-Cold Bar Food. All major cards accepted: Visa Mastercard Amex and Diners.

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Keepers LaneLeavenheath, Nayland, Essex
Star Rating: 3

The Best Western Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf and Spa is situated in 300 acres of beautiful undulating Suffolk countryside on the edge of the Dedham Vale just off the A134. It is ideally located approximately 20 minutes drive from Colchester and Ipswich and one hour from both Stansted Airport and London. The Club is in an idyllic location for both leisure and business guests and is in a designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. The setting has been captured in the paintings of famous artists Gainsborough and Constable and both golf courses are names after them. Comprising an 80 bedroom hotel a selection of excellent dining facilities Peake Spa and Fitness centre two 18-hole championship golf courses a driving range with 20 covered bay areas and conference and banqueting facilities for up to 450 people. Car parking is available free of charge for up to 350 cars and complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and public areas. Peake Spa and Fitness centre includes an 18 metre indoor pool Jacuzzi steam room saunarium sun terrace and Concept shower which are complimentary to guests for the duration of their stay. A wide range of health and beauty treatments are available; please contact the hotel direct for full details. Guests are advised to pre-book treatments in advance to avoid disappointment. Please note the Best Western Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf and Spa operates a strict non-smoking policy throughout the complex.

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11-13 Market EndCoggeshall, Coggeshall, Essex
Star Rating: 3G

Situated in one of the prettiest market towns the White Hart of Coggeshall takes its looks and surroundings straight from a picture post card.However there is a lot more to this hotel than that. This stunning building dates back to the 15th century and still has a wealth of its original features notably its attractive timbered rooms.All 18 bedrooms have the usual modern facilities (providing guests with the comfort and charm they'd expect from an Old English Inn) and yet the rooms still manage to retain the flavour of the original building.If you can drag yourself away from the relaxing atmosphere of the hotel Coggeshall has much to offer. History lovers will enjoy a visit to Paycocke's a beautifully preserved merchant house dating back to 1500. If that's not enough the walks of the Marks Hall Estate and Arboretum are only 5 minutes drive away.The food offering certainly isn't 15th century with The White Hart Hotel offering more than most. It has its very own classic European style A la carte restaurant bar and terrace menus. The hotel earned a wide reputation for its food winning many awards including two AA Rosettes and kitchen of excellence over the years.The White Hart can now offer free WiFi.

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Bocking End, Braintree, Essex
Star Rating: 3G

Perfectly located for those visiting Towerlands Fennes Leez Priory Gosfield Hall and only a 20 minute drive from Stansted Airport.The White Hart Hotel is licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies and with two function suites can cater for a wide variety of business uses. The Braintree Room can also cater for large private dinner parties of up to 30 people.This beautiful 16th century coaching inn combines traditional charm and historic character with modern comforts and facilities including a restaurant and two bars. The White Hart Hotel serves a wide range of freshly prepared meals with a long and varied wine list. The two bars are rich in authentic original character with a warm welcoming atmosphere a good selection of real ales and traditional log fires.The hotel has 31 comfortable and well appointed ensuite rooms. All of the rooms are non-smoking. There are also two feature rooms available one of which boasts a four poster bed.Popular with both business people and leisure visitors alike The White Hart Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Essex being a short drive from Chelmsford Colchester and the picturesque villages of Thaxted Finchingfield Coggeshall and Castle Hedingham.

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