Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

A stay at Hilton London Paddington places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Marble Arch and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Oxford Street.

With a stay at Blakemore Hyde Park, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 4-minute walk from Kensington Gardens and 11 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Marble Arch.

Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington is centrally located in London – a 5-minute walk from Natural History Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Imperial College London. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Science Museum.

With a stay at Donnington Manor Hotel in Sevenoaks, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Stag Community Arts Centre and Otford Heritage Centre. This hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 18 mi (29 km) from Thames River.

With a stay at YHA London Earl's Court - Hostel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. This upscale hostel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Royal Albert Hall and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at The Manor Elstree in Borehamwood (Elstree), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Elstree Film Studios and 10 minutes from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. This luxury hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Wembley Stadium and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from OVO Arena Wembley.

Centrally located in London, DoubleTree by Hilton London - Chelsea is within a 15-minute walk of King's Road and Stamford Bridge Stadium. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Battersea Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Olympia Events.

With a stay at The Hole In The Wall in Cambridge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Anglesey Abbey. This inn is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Virtual Aviation and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Cambridge City Cemetery.

With a stay at Village Hotel London Watford in Borehamwood (Elstree), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Aldenham Country Park and 6 minutes from Elstree Film Studios. This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from BBC Elstree Centre and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Bushey Museum and Art Gallery.

Located in London (Acton), Holiday Inn London - West by IHG is within a 10-minute drive of Westfield London Shopping Centre and Portobello Road Market. This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from London Designer Outlet and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from OVO Arena Wembley.

Just a 5-minute walk from Cambridge Railway Station, the YHA has a café-bar and games room. The historical centre and Cambridge University Colleges are a 15-minute walk away.

Refurbished in 2014, the YHA Cambridge Hostel offers dormitory bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. WiFi is accessible in public areas.

The licensed café-bar serves hearty evening meals and light snacks. The YHA bar offers bottled beers and fresh coffees, and there is also a kitchen for self-catering guests.

Set in a Victorian town house, the YHA Cambridge is a 15-minute walk from the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. The University Botanic Garden is a 5-minute walk, and the Clifton Leisure Complex is half a mile away.

With a stay at Harbour Hotel Richmond in Richmond (Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Thames River and 7 minutes from Twickenham Stadium. This spa hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Hyde Park and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Wembley Stadium.

With a stay at Holiday Inn London - Sutton by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Sutton, within a 15-minute drive of Surrey Hills and Wimbledon Tennis Club. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Buckingham Palace and 11.8 mi (19 km) from London Eye.

Located in Luton, London Luton Vale Hotel is in the business district – a 3-minute drive from Lilley Dog Walking Field and 9 minutes from Cineworld Luton. This hotel is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Woburn Safari Park and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Luton Mall.

Set in the heart of Colchester, the 500-year-old George Hotel boasts an à-la-carte restaurant and a bar, and offers rooms with free WiFi access throughout. The hotel also has a 24-hour front desk and spacious meeting facilities.

Rooms at George Hotel feature traditional décor in warm tones and come with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities. They all include an en-suite bathroom fitted with either a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided.

Breakfast is served every morning in the common dining room or in the guest rooms upon request. The hotel's restaurant serves regional specialities and guests can enjoy a range of spirits in the lounge bar throughout the day.

George Hotel lies 100 metres from Colchester's Town Hall, surrounded by an array of shops, bars and restaurants. The property is located 65 km from London's city centre and Cambridge is 63 km away.

Located in East Mersea, DaisyChain Getaways The perfect place to Stay Play and Getaway provides accommodation with a heated pool, a balcony and garden views. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 38 km from Freeport Braintree.

Featuring a DVD player, the apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies.

Guests can eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails.

Guests can enjoy the indoor pool and garden at DaisyChain Getaways The perfect place to Stay Play and Getaway.

Hedingham Castle is 44 km from the accommodation, while Chelmsford Train Station is 46 km away. London Southend Airport is 63 km from the property.

Set in Haverhill, 16 km from Hedingham Castle, Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 24 km of Audley End House. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Ickworth House is 28 km away.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a garden view. Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre provides some units with lake views, and each room has a kettle. All guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a coffee machine.

A continental, Full English/Irish or Italian breakfast is available every morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving European cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Freeport Braintree is 32 km from Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre, while The Apex is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 30 km from the hotel.

Set in Haverhill, 15 km from Hedingham Castle, Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 24 km from Audley End House and 28 km from Ickworth House, the property provides a bar and massage services. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available.

At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe and a patio with a garden view. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms also offer a lake view. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving European cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Freeport Braintree is 30 km from Sturmer Hall Hotel and Conference Centre, while The Apex is 32 km from the property. London Stansted Airport is 30 km away.

Located in Gravesend, 8.6 km from Rochester Castle, The Darnley Arms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star inn features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Chatham Train Station.

Historic Chatham Dockyard is 11 km from the inn, while Bluewater is 13 km away. London City Airport is 39 km from the property.

Offering city views, Cozy Sunlit Studio with Kitchenette is an accommodation set in London, 4.4 km from Tottenham Hale and 5.7 km from London Stadium. It is situated 6.1 km from Emirates Stadium and offers private check-in and check-out. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Victoria Park is 3.3 km away.

The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves Middle Eastern cuisine.

Brick Lane is 6.1 km from Cozy Sunlit Studio with Kitchenette, while Liverpool Street Underground Station is 6.4 km away. London City Airport is 12 km from the property.