Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

Opposite London Bridge Station in stylish Southwark, London Bridge Hotel features free WiFi and Quarter Bar, where guests can enjoy some food and drinks.

Every room at the London Bridge Hotel is equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and luxury decor. Features include a Smart TV with Google Chromecast and a luxury private bathroom with White Company toiletries.

Guests can take a 15-minute stroll along the Thames’s South Bank to reach London's attractions, including the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

The contemporary Londinium restaurant serves a modern British cuisine. A varied menu and a selection of cocktails are served in the chic and informal Quarter Bar and Lounge.

Guests are just a minutes’ walk from London Bridge Tube Station, giving excellent access to the rest of London.

With a stay at Novotel London Bridge in London (London City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Borough Market and 8 minutes by foot from The Shard. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from London Bridge and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Thames River.

A stay at The Hoxton Holborn places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Leicester Square and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Tottenham Court Road.

With a stay at Park Plaza County Hall London in London (London City Centre), you'll be steps from Southbank Centre Book Market and 3 minutes by foot from Florence Nightingale Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from London Eye and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from London Dungeon.

With a stay at The Royal Horseguards, London, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 10-minute walk of National Gallery and Churchill War Rooms. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Houses of Parliament and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Westminster Abbey.

In a central area of London, located within a short distance of Madame Tussauds and Regents Park, 5H Modern Elegance 1-Bedroom City Living in London offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. It is set less than 1 km from Oxford Circus and provides private check-in and check-out. The apartment has wellness packages and a lift.

The spacious apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

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

Popular points of interest near 5H Modern Elegance 1-Bedroom City Living in London include Piccadilly Theatre, Oxford Street and Carnaby Street. London City Airport is 17 km away.

With a stay at The Cavendish London, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Royal Academy of Arts and within a 5-minute walk of Piccadilly Circus. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Green Park and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Oxford Circus.

Located in Sittingbourne, Hempstead House Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway and Milton Creek Country Park. This spa hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Leeds Castle and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from University of Kent.

Located in Ipswich, The Peacock Inn is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Lavenham Falconry and 7 minutes from Little Hall Lavenham. This inn is 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Ipswich Waterfront and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Corpus Christi Guildhall.

Offering free WiFi and city views, Penguin Flat is an accommodation located in the centre of London, just 500 metres from Buckingham Palace and 1 km from St James's Park. The property features quiet street views and is 400 metres from Victoria Underground Station and 1.2 km from Big Ben. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Victoria Train Station.

The 2-bedroom apartment is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne.

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

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Churchill War Rooms. London City Airport is 15 km away.

Offering city views, Sleek & Stylish Urban Escape-Ideal for 3! is an accommodation set in London, 4.5 km from Lord's Cricket Ground and 5.5 km from Camden Market. The property is located 5.6 km from Paddington Station, 5.6 km from Portobello Road Market and 5.9 km from Madame Tussauds. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and London Zoo is 4.4 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.

The family-friendly restaurant at the apartment specialises in American cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch.

Guests at Sleek & Stylish Urban Escape-Ideal for 3! will be able to enjoy activities in and around London, like cycling.

Regents Park is 6.1 km from the accommodation, while Euston Station is 6.8 km from the property. London Heathrow Airport is 26 km away.

Modern Apartment in London is set in the Wandsworth district of London, 2.5 km from Victoria Underground Station, 2.7 km from South Kensington Underground Station and 2.7 km from Buckingham Palace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 2 km from Victoria Train Station, and within 3 km of the city centre.

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

There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Victoria and Albert Museum is 2.8 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 2.9 km away. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

With a stay at The Rembrandt, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Victoria and Albert Museum and 13 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Natural History Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Imperial College London.

With a stay at Hintlesham Hall Hotel in Ipswich, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront and Wolves Wood RSPB Reserve. This golf hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Chantry Park and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Dedham Vale.

Located in London (London City Centre), Melia London Kensington a Melia Collection Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Science Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

A stay at The Bailey's Hotel London Kensington places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Imperial College London. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Kensington High Street and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Victoria and Albert Museum.

Set in London, The Hummingbird 1 Bedroom by Kensington Gardens offers a restaurant and free WiFi, 1.6 km from Royal Albert Hall and 2 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre. The property is around 2.2 km from Natural History Museum, 2.3 km from Paddington Station and 2.6 km from The Serpentine. The property is 1.5 km from Portobello Road Market, and within 4.1 km of the city centre.

The apartment features 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 bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

South Kensington Underground Station is 2.6 km from the apartment, while Harrods is 2.7 km away. London City Airport is 19 km from the property.

Boasting accommodation with a patio, The Thames Embrace 3 Bedroom and Garden House in Battersea is situated in London. It offers free WiFi, a garden and a restaurant. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.3 km from Clapham Junction.

The spacious apartment has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with cable channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

South Kensington Underground Station is 3 km from the apartment, while Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC is 3.1 km from the property. London City Airport is 18 km away.

Located in London, 1 km from Natural History Museum and 1.2 km from Victoria and Albert Museum, London Lovers - Newly Refurbished 2 BR in Chelsea provides a restaurant and free WiFi. The property is around 2.4 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre, 2.6 km from The Serpentine and 3.4 km from Eventim Apollo. The property is 3.9 km from the city centre and less than 1 km from South Kensington Underground Station.

The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Stamford Bridge - Chelsea FC. London City Airport is 19 km away.

Offering city views, Holland Park 2 Bedroom Apartment is an accommodation set in London, 1.5 km from Portobello Road Market and 2.9 km from Royal Albert Hall. It is situated 3 km from Eventim Apollo and provides private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.5 km from Olympia Exhibition Centre.

The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, which serves a variety of Italian dishes and also offers vegetarian and vegan options in a modern atmosphere.

Paddington Station is 3.1 km from the apartment, while Natural History Museum is 3.3 km away. London Heathrow Airport is 19 km from the property.