Last-minute romantic hotel deals in Essex

With a stay at London Marriott Hotel Kensington in London (London City Centre), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and Royal Albert Hall. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at Mercure London Earls Court in London (Hammersmith and Fulham), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and Stamford Bridge Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Craven Cottage Stadium and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Harrods.

Located in Wembley (Wembley Park), Novotel London Wembley is within a 10-minute walk of OVO Arena Wembley and Wembley Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Paddington Central and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from University of London.

Located in London (Wandsworth), The Lodge Hotel - Putney is within a 10-minute drive of Kensington High Street and Thames River. This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Hyde Park and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Buckingham Palace.

Set in 5 acres of beautiful gardens with a lake, the historic St Michael's Manor Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the centre of St Albans and near St Michael's Cathedral.

The rooms have free Wi-Fi and are individually styled, many with stunning lake and garden views. Every room has satellite TVd, tea/coffee and a hairdryer.

The award-winning conservatory-style Lake Restaurant and dining room overlook the private gardens and lake. St Michael's Manor Hotel - St Albans has a large private car park for guests.

Catering for weddings, St Michael's Manor Hotel offers 2 private function rooms, lounge, bar, terrace and magnificent gardens with a lake.

With a stay at Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cambridge, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 8 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This eco-friendly hotel is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Fitzwilliam Museum.

Located in London (Ealing), Park Plaza London Park Royal is within a 10-minute drive of Wembley Stadium and Kensington High Street. This eco-friendly hotel is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Hyde Park and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Marble Arch.

With a stay at Mermaid, Ipswich by Marston's Inns in Ipswich, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Ipswich Waterfront and Sir John Mills Theatre. This inn is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from New Wolsey Theatre and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Portman Road.

With a stay at The Varsity Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge – a 1-minute drive from University of Cambridge and 9 minutes from Addenbrooke's Hospital. This luxury hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Imperial War Museum Duxford and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Jesus Green.

With a stay at The Angel Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bury St Edmunds, steps from Abbey Gardens and The Athenaeum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St Edmundsbury Cathedral and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St Mary's Church.

With a stay at Hotel Du Vin Cannizaro House in London (Wimbledon), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Wimbledon Tennis Club and Thames River. This eco-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Kensington High Street and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at Novotel London Brentford in Brentford, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Gtech Community Stadium and The Musical Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from London Museum of Water and Steam and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Syon Park.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel London Watford in Watford (Watford Town Centre), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Watford Palace Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Wembley Stadium and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from OVO Arena Wembley.

Set in West Mersea, Cosy 3 Bedroom Beachfront Getaway in Mersea offers a private pool. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and sun terrace.

The holiday home is composed of 3 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

A restaurant, coffee shop and bar can be found on-site.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around West Mersea, like cycling. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Freeport Braintree is 37 km from Cosy 3 Bedroom Beachfront Getaway in Mersea, while Hedingham Castle is 44 km away. London Stansted Airport is 61 km from the property.

Set in Jaywick Sands and only 600 metres from St. Osyth Beach, VaLa VistA - Holiday Home On The Beach offers accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features quiet street views and is 28 km from Colchester Castle and 32 km from Colchester Zoo. The property is non-smoking and is situated 17 km from Alresford.

The 2-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

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

Guests at the holiday home can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Flatford is 32 km from VaLa VistA - Holiday Home On The Beach. London Stansted Airport is 85 km away.

In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build en suite rooms with free internet.

The Red Lion is a Grade II listed building with a walled garden overlooked by a dovecote and village church.

You will find beamed ceilings, log fires, cask ales and seasonal menus within the bar and restaurant. The Red Lion Hixton is recommended by Alastair Sawday, and is convenient for Cambridge University, Duxford Imperial War Musuem and the M11.

Just north of Tower Bridge, this friendly and comfortable hotel is near to the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the 'Gherkin', the river and St Katharine Docks. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Many of London's world-famous sights are within walking distance, and there is good access to the business district. Liverpool Street Station is a short walk away.

All rooms feature en-suite facilities, flat-screen TV, desk and tea/coffee making facilities.

The Chamberlain has a modern but welcoming sense of style, as well as a refined restaurant and pub-style bar for fine dining, superior ale and relaxation. During lunch and in the evenings, the restaurant is a more formal alternative to the relaxed surroundings of the bar.

Just off Trafalgar Square, Club Quarters has an elegant brasserie and boutique rooms with free Wi-Fi. The National Gallery and Nelson’s Column are a 2-minute walk away.

Set in a grand building, Club Quarters Trafalgar Square has beautiful original features and opulent interiors. There is a 24-hour front desk, and parking is available nearby.

The stylish, 4-star rooms have flat-screen TVs with pay-per-view movies and iPod docks. Rooms also feature air conditioning and a work desk, and each has a luxury private bathroom with free toiletries.

Designed in Italian marble, Boyd's Brasserie serves a modern British menu and fine wines. Boyd’s Bar offers light snacks and beverages in intimate surroundings.

Club Quarters Hotel Trafalgar Square is a 10-minute walk from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Charing Cross Underground Station is 150 metres away, and Covent Garden is a 10-minute walk.

Set in the centre of London, less than 1 km from Oxford Circus, Harley Street Spectacular Suites with High Ceilings, High Luxury offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This recently renovated apartment is located 1.2 km from Oxford Street and less than 1 km from Madame Tussauds. The apartment has family rooms.

Each unit is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

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

A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house.

Popular points of interest near Harley Street Spectacular Suites with High Ceilings, High Luxury include Regents Park, Tottenham Court Road and Dominion Theatre. London City Airport is 17 km from the property.

Featuring a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Riu Plaza London Victoria is located in the centre of London, 200 metres from Victoria Train Station. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from Victoria Underground Station.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All units include a wardrobe.

Riu Plaza London Victoria offers a buffet or continental breakfast.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Houses of Parliament. London City Airport is 17 km away.