Last-minute hotel deals in East of England

• Super-central London location
• A couple of cocktail bars
• Sustainable freebies in the rooms

The Strand Palace Hotel is in the heart of London’s theatreland, just five minutes’ walk from Covent Garden and just a little further from Trafalgar Square. It’s named after the road it finds itself on, which is one of the capital’s busiest and most famous stretches. The Strand Palace has been hosting guests since 1909 (but don’t worry, the whole place had a head-to-toe revamp in 2019, so it’s looking fresh!).

Rooms are modern and stylish, but the extras are where this place excels. You’ll find Love Cocoa chocolate bars in every room, along with reusable BottleUP water bottles. You can use these to fill up at one of the many water stations dotted all over the hotel’s seven floors. Luxe Rituals toiletries come as standard, too. Upgrade to a Deluxe room, meanwhile, and you’ll have access to a complimentary minibar.

The hotel’s restaurants and bars are popular spots for guests and Londoners alike. Haxwells plates up seabass fillets, crab linguine, burgers and salads, while the nearby tea parlour deals in bites and loose leaf tea. Joe Allen’s is the place to head for live music every Wednesday, or you can venture to the cocktail-cum-gin bar for a pre-theatre drink. And then there’s oh-so-glam Tequila Mockingbird, which boasts seriously Insta-worthy interiors and even better daily happy hours. A gym, business centre and top-quality Guest Services facility round things up.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG in Stratford-upon-Avon, you'll be just steps from The Gower Memorial and Parish Church of St. Gregory the Great. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Warwick Castle and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shakespeare Monument.

Located in Stratford-upon-Avon, Ettington Park Hotel is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Shipston Leisure Centre and The Greenway. This spa hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Warwick Castle and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Stratford Butterfly Farm.

Located in London (Stratford), Holiday Inn Express London - Stratford by IHG is within a 15-minute walk of Westfield Stratford City and ABBA Arena. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from London Stadium and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre.

Stoke Place is a 17th Century Queen Anne mansion situated in 26 acres of beautiful parkland. This 4-star Hotel is only 30 minutes away from the bustle of London and set within the beautiful English countryside.

Each of Stoke Place's bedrooms offer flat-screen TV's, luxurious bathrooms and comfortable beds.

Guests choosing to stay at Stoke Place benefit from a complimentary 24 hour internet access.

The holistic gym is also now open to guests. Located in what used to be the stables, the gym offers a modern workout space with state-of-the-art equipment in beautiful old surroundings.

The King & Lamb has beautiful views across the Stoke Place lawns, offers delicious contemporary British food and seasonal menus using only the best quality ingredients.

Stoke Place is also the perfect venue for conferences, meetings, and private events including weddings.

Located in Northampton, Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Northampton Guildhall and Royal & Derngate Theatre. This hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from University of Northampton and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Franklin's Gardens.

With a stay at The Atherstone Red Lion Hotel in Atherstone, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Owen Street Community Arts Centre and 5 minutes by foot from Atherstone Leisure Centre. This hotel is 18 mi (28.9 km) from National Exhibition Centre and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Atherstone Golf Club.

Located in Cobham, Premier Inn Cobham is within a 15-minute drive of Hampton Court Palace and Thames River. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Thorpe Park and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Chessington World of Adventures.

Located in Nottingham, DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway is within a 10-minute drive of University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Rock City Nottingham and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Theatre Royal.

Located in Broadstairs, Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns is within a 15-minute drive of Dreamland and Margate Beach. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Grosvenor G Casino Thanet and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Westwood Cross Shopping Centre.

When you stay at Courtyard by Marriott London Gatwick Airport in Gatwick, you'll be near the airport and 6 minutes by car from Archway Theatre. This hotel is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Manor Royal Business Park.

A stay at Richmond Hill Hotel places you in the heart of Richmond – a 7-minute drive from Twickenham Stadium and 14 minutes from Hampton Court Palace. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Hyde Park and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Wembley Stadium.

Located in Grantham, The Barn Hotel & Spa is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Meres Leisure Centre and Tenpin Ltd. This spa hotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from PF International and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Belton Woods Hotel & Country Club.

Situated 1.6 km from Loughborough University in Loughborough, The Peacock Inn features free WiFi access and free private parking. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

The rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels along with tea and coffee making facilities.

The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 11 km from the property. The Peacock Inn is a 5 minute walk to Loughborough town center.

With a stay at Mandolay Hotel Guildford, you'll be centrally located in Guildford, within a 10-minute drive of University of Surrey and G Live. This hotel is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Thorpe Park and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from South Downs National Park.

With a stay at Central Hoxton Shoreditch, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Brick Lane and Liverpool Street. This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from London Bridge and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Tower of London.

A stay at Euston Square Hotel places you in the heart of London – a 3-minute drive from The British Museum and 7 minutes from St. Paul's Cathedral. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Big Ben and 2.5 mi (4 km) from London Dungeon.

With a stay at AJ Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Slough, within a 10-minute drive of Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND® Windsor. This bed & breakfast is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Thorpe Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Thames River.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza London - Kings Cross by IHG, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and The British Museum. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Russell Square and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Leicester Square.

With a stay at Premier Inn Gillingham Business Park in Gillingham, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Gillingham Business Park and Gillingham Golf Club. This hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Leeds Castle and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Silver Blades Ice Rink.