Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

With a stay at London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel by Sunday in Croydon, you'll be 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Buckingham Palace and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Tower Bridge. This hotel is 14.9 mi (24 km) from Hampton Court Palace.

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.

Lighthouse Holiday Retreat is a beachfront property situated in West Mersea, 37 km from Freeport Braintree and 44 km from Hedingham Castle. This holiday home offers free private parking and private check-in and check-out. The holiday home features a restaurant serving American cuisine, as well as free WiFi throughout the property.

The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A minimarket is available at the holiday home.

The holiday home has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Chelmsford Train Station is 45 km from Lighthouse Holiday Retreat, while Colchester Zoo is 16 km from the property. London Southend Airport is 62 km away.

Set in London, 3.9 km from Wood Green Metro Station and 5.6 km from Alexandra Palace, Convenient 1BR Flat with Kitchen, Perfect for Two! offers air conditioning. The property has city views and is 7.3 km from Emirates Stadium and 7.3 km from Southgate London. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Tottenham Hale is 1.4 km away.

The 1-bedroom apartment is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered 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 specialises in British cuisine.

Guests at Convenient 1BR Flat with Kitchen, Perfect for Two! will be able to enjoy activities in and around London, like cycling.

Victoria Park is 8.4 km from the accommodation, while South Woodford is 9.2 km from the property. London City Airport is 22 km away.

Set in London, 1.3 km from Liverpool Street Underground Station and 2.4 km from Sky Garden, The Tonic 1 Bed with Patio in Shoreditch offers accommodation with free WiFi and restaurant. The property is around 2.6 km from St Paul's Cathedral, 2.8 km from Tower of London and 3 km from London Bridge Underground Station. The property is 4.3 km from the city centre and 1.1 km from Brick Lane.

The apartment has 1 bedroom, a TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

London Bridge is 3.2 km from the apartment, while Tower Bridge is 3.5 km from the property. London City Airport is 12 km away.

Charming 1BDR Serviced Condo! 4 guests Pool n Free parking provides a fitness room and free private parking, and is within 2 km of Greenwich Park and 2.8 km of Blackheath station. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The apartment offers an indoor pool and full-day security.

The spacious apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking.

A bar can be found on-site.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

O2 Arena is 5 km from the apartment, while Canada Water is 5 km away. London City Airport is 11 km from the property.

Situated in London, Punk Hip - Plush 1-Bed in Camden Town features a restaurant, 700 metres from Camden Market and 1.4 km from Regents Park. The property is around 2.3 km from Lord's Cricket Ground, 1.7 km from Euston Station and 3.1 km from Madame Tussauds. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and London Zoo is less than 1 km away.

The apartment features 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

King's Cross Station is 3.6 km from Punk Hip - Plush 1-Bed in Camden Town, while King's Cross St Pancras is 3.7 km from the property. London City Airport is 18 km away.

Set in London, 3.1 km from O2 Academy Brixton and 3.5 km from London Bridge, Simplicity meets Warmth: 1-Bed Delight offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi, and access to wellness packages and beauty services. It is situated 3.6 km from Waterloo Station and provides a lift. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.6 km from Big Ben.

This apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

At the apartment, the traditional restaurant is open for dinner and lunch and specialises in African cuisine.

Houses of Parliament is 3.8 km from Simplicity meets Warmth: 1-Bed Delight, while Westminster Abbey is 3.9 km from the property. London City Airport is 14 km away.

Situated in London, less than 1 km from Dominion Theatre and a 12-minute walk from Oxford Street, The Authentic flats in the Heart of Fitzrovia features accommodation with free WiFi and restaurant. Popular points of interest nearby include Carnaby Street, Regents Park and Prince Edward Theatre. The property is 1.2 km from Tottenham Court Road, and within 1.8 km of the city centre.

Some units have a terrace and/or a balcony.

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

Stylish Paddington Flat -Modern and Spacious is situated in the centre of London, close to Paddington Station, Madame Tussauds and The Serpentine. It is set 1.9 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and features a lift. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the soundproof apartment has wellness packages.

The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with city views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

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

A bicycle rental service is available at the apartment.

Oxford Circus is 2 km from Stylish Paddington Flat -Modern and Spacious, while Regents Park is 2.4 km from the property. London City Airport is 17 km away.

• Access to central London
• Great business facilities
• Restaurant and bar

This former Georgian mansion in Epping Forest is really well placed for trips into London. The London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is just minutes from the M11 and M25, as well as a five-minute drive from Woodford underground station. From here, you’ll be whisked into London on the Central Line. You can be at Westfield shopping centre, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park or the O2 in no time.

Even if you’re not interested in exploring the capital, the London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel is a great choice for business travellers. There are five meeting rooms, all with the latest audio-visual tech. The biggest suite has room for up to 500 people, while the smallest room fits 15. Plus, there are more than 100 parking spaces.

For any downtime, there’s a restaurant serving a mix of modern British dishes and old favourites, like burgers and fish and chips. Breakfast is served here, too. You can tuck into a buffet, or get omelettes, kippers or porridge cooked to order. Next to the restaurant, there’s a bar. You can take your cocktail into the drawing room for a read, watch BT Sports, or enjoy a tipple on the terrace if the weather’s playing ball.

A stay at Queens Drive at Finsbury Park places you in the heart of London, a 1-minute drive from Finsbury Park and 5 minutes from Emirates Stadium. This upscale hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Alexandra Palace and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

A stay at Park Grand Hyde Park places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Marble Arch and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Oxford Street.

With a stay at Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Marble Arch and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Oxford Street.

With a stay at Princes Gardens in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Science Museum and 5 minutes by foot from Kensington Gardens. This bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hyde Park.

A stay at The Premier Notting Hill places you in the heart of London, within a 15-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hyde Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Marble Arch.

A stay at Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington places you in the heart of London – a 4-minute drive from Hyde Park and 8 minutes from Buckingham Palace. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Piccadilly Circus and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Trafalgar Square.

Located in Ipswich, Best Western Ipswich Hotel is connected to the convention centre – a 4-minute drive from Chantry Park and 6 minutes from Suffolk Leisure Park. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from New Wolsey Theatre and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Portman Road.

With a stay at The Kensington Hideaway in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Kensington High Street and 11 minutes by foot from Kensington Gardens. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hyde Park and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Buckingham Palace.

Located in Maidstone, Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Leeds Castle and 6 minutes from Mote Park. This spa hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Hazlitt Theatre and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Kent Life.