Last-minute hotel deals in South East England

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

• 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.

In the heart of Windsor, Holiday Inn Express Windsor by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of Windsor Castle and St. Georges Chapel. This hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Queen Mary's Dolls' House and 2 mi (3.3 km) from LEGOLAND® Windsor.

Located in Abingdon, Hilton Garden Inn Abingdon Oxford is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Frilford Heath Golf Club and University of Oxford. This eco-friendly hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Christ Church College and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Covered Market.

With a stay at Cricklewood Lodge Hotel in London (Cricklewood), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Marble Arch and Hyde Park. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Oxford Street and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Kensington High Street.

With a stay at The George Inn Middle Wallop in Stockbridge, you'll be steps from River Test and a 1-minute drive from Museum of Army Flying. This bed & breakfast is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Stonehenge and 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from New Forest National Park.

Just a few minutes’ walk from Bognor Regis Pleasure Pier, the Royal Norfolk Hotel commands a beachfront position with far-reaching views over the English Channel. This Georgian property has free private parking.

All rooms come with an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Light and airy, with a neutral décor, many rooms have uninterrupted sea views.

Part of the Leisureplex Hotel Group, the Royal Norfolk boasts a split-level restaurant with a sea views, and a menu featuring children’s options and British classics. There is a relaxing lounge and the bar has a small dance floor. The Sea View Restaurant offers traditional 3-course set menus.

After a freshly-cooked breakfast, guests can set out to explore the town. The centre is less than 10 minutes’ walk away, and the miles of beach provide picturesque walks.

With a stay at The Exhibitionist Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Natural History Museum and within a 10-minute walk of Imperial College London. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Royal Albert Hall and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Harrods.

With a stay at The Bocardo Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from University of Oxford and New Theatre Oxford. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Oxford Castle and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Thames River.

When you stay at Holiday Inn London Gatwick - Worth by IHG in Crawley, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Worth Way Country Park and High Weald. This hotel is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Hever Castle and Gardens and 19 mi (30.6 km) from South Downs National Park.

With a stay at Adams Guest House, you'll be centrally located in Oxford – a 2-minute drive from University of Oxford and 11 minutes from Thames River. This guest house is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Blenheim Palace and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Bicester Village.

Located in London (London City Centre), Hilton London Olympia is within a 5-minute walk of Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre and within a 5-minute drive of Westfield London Shopping Centre. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kensington Palace and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Royal Albert Hall.

Located in West Drayton (Heathrow Villages), Radisson RED Hotel London Heathrow is within a 15-minute drive of Windsor Castle and Twickenham Stadium. This eco-friendly hotel is 9 mi (14.5 km) from Hampton Court Palace and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Thorpe Park.

Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre is located on the borders of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire in grounds on the banks of the River Thames. Located just a 15-minute walk from central Marlow and a 15-minute drive from Heathrow Airport.

The Sports Centre has 50 en-suite rooms that can be configured to provide twin or double rooms, inclusive of 8 purpose-built disabled access rooms. Next door is the historic Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, a Grade-I listed building which is home to a number of facilities. There are 6 private rooms that can be used for meetings, conferences or private parties.

Guests have access to the on-site gym, which has a 90-station fitness suite and steam and sauna rooms.

Breakfast is buffet-style, served in the Engine Room. There is also a café serving a selection of gran and go snacks, sandwiches and hot drinks and there is a seating area.

Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre is 1.3 miles from Marlow, 6.8 miles from Henley and 11.4 miles from Windsor. LEGOLAND® Windsor is a 23-minute drive away and Windsor Castle is 13.7 miles away.

When you stay at The Greyhound Inn Aldbury in Tring, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Tring Local History Museum and Natural History Museum at Tring. This inn is 16.8 mi (27 km) from Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

When you stay at Shillingford Bridge Hotel in Wallingford, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Brightwell Vineyard and Thames Path. This hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Chiltern Hills and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Island Farm Donkey Sanctuary.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton London Elstree in Borehamwood, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Elstree Film Studios. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Wembley Stadium and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Marble Arch.

With a stay at Macdonald Berystede Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Ascot – a 3-minute drive from Ascot Racecourse and 9 minutes from LEGOLAND® Windsor. This eco-friendly hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Windsor Castle and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Thorpe Park.

Located in Wokingham, Easthampstead Park is within a 15-minute drive of Lapland UK and Nirvana Spa. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Ascot Racecourse and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from University of Reading.

Located in London (London City Centre), Mercure London Hyde Park Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Marble Arch and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Oxford Street.