Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

With a stay at Camden – Randolph Street by Viridian Apartments in London (Camden), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Regent's Park and 7 minutes from The British Museum. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Oxford Street and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Leicester Square.

In the heart of London, NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels is within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral. This spa hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Oxford Street and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from London Eye.

• 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.

Situated in London, 700 metres from Tottenham Court Road and 1.4 km from the centre, WelcomeStay Fitzrovia Two Bed Apartments - Sleep in Opulent Luxury features air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a bar. It is set 500 metres from Dominion Theatre and provides luggage storage space. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette, a dining area, and a private bathroom, while some feature a terrace or a balcony. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also available, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Japanese cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include British Museum, Oxford Circus and Oxford Street. London City Airport is 15 km from the property.

With a stay at Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Florence Nightingale Museum and Southbank Centre Book Market. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Thomas' Hospital and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Thames River.

A stay at The Rathbone Hotel, Fitzrovia places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of The British Museum and Leicester Square. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Oxford Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Russell Square.

With a stay at Club Quarters Hotel, Trafalgar Square, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Trafalgar Square and 6 minutes by foot from Leicester Square. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from London Eye.

With a stay at The Grand at Trafalgar Square, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Trafalgar Square and 6 minutes by foot from Leicester Square. This boutique hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from London Eye.

With a stay at The Chalk Hare in Royston, you'll be just steps from Priory Gardens and Limitless Academy of Performing Arts. This inn is 14 mi (22.5 km) from University of Cambridge and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Royston Cave.

A stay at Treehouse Hotel London places you in the heart of London – a 3-minute drive from University of London and 6 minutes from Big Ben. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

With a stay at The Mandeville Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 5-minute walk from Marylebone High Street and 6 minutes by foot from Oxford Street. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Marble Arch and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at The Comet London Hatfield, you'll be centrally located in Hatfield, within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and The Galleria. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from University of Hertfordshire and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Fielder Centre UH.

With a stay at Ten Manchester Street, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 4-minute walk from Marylebone High Street and 10 minutes by foot from Oxford Street. This boutique hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Marble Arch and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Regent's Park.

With a stay at St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel, London, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Big Ben and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Trafalgar Square.

Offering panoramic city views and free WiFi, Second Nest Thames View is an apartment set in London, in the shore of the Thames River, just 1.4 km from Westminster Abbey. The property is 1.5 km from Houses of Parliament.

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With a stay at Hotel Riu Plaza London Victoria, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 3-minute walk from Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and 13 minutes by foot from Buckingham Palace. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Hyde Park and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Big Ben.

With a stay at Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel & SPA in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Thames River and within a 5-minute drive of Sloane Square. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Buckingham Palace and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Hyde Park.

In the heart of London, The Caesar Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Oxford Circus. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Natural History Museum and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Queen Mary's Gardens.

With a stay at The Gore London – Starhotels Collezione in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Imperial College London and 5 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Hall. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hyde Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kensington Palace.

With a stay at The Queen's Gate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Imperial College London and within a 10-minute walk of Science Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Royal Albert Hall and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Royal Geographical Society.