Last-minute self-catering accommodation deals in Essex

When you stay at The Charles Hotel in Chatham, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Central Theatre and Chatham Naval Memorial. This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Bluewater Shopping Centre and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Leeds Castle.

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Euston Square is in the heart of London, within a 5-minute walk of University College London and University College Hospital. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from UCL Art Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Regent's Park.

With a stay at Marlin Aldgate Tower Bridge, you'll be centrally located in London – a 5-minute walk from Financial District and 13 minutes by foot from Tower of London. This aparthotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from London Eye.

With a stay at The Clermont London, Victoria, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 2-minute walk from Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and 9 minutes by foot from Buckingham Palace. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Hyde Park and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Hyde Park Corner.

A stay at Chelsea Cloisters Serviced Apartments places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Victoria and Albert Museum and Sloane Square. This aparthotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Natural History Museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Imperial College London.

• 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.

Located in London (Canary Wharf), Marlin Apartments Canary Wharf is within a 10-minute drive of Financial District and Tower of London. This aparthotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from ExCeL Exhibition Centre and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from London Stadium.

Mabledon Court Hotel is less than 600 metres from London Euston, King's Cross and St Pancras International rail stations. It has free Wi-Fi, a lift and a guest lounge. The British Museum is just over a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

The Mabledon Court Hotel is in the Bloomsbury district of London. The British Library is only a 3-minute walk away.

The en suite rooms have TVs, telephones, hairdryers and tea/coffee. Some double rooms have garden views.

A continental breakfast is available, offering a selection of cereals, yogurt, toast, and jam.

With a stay at Kings Cross Inn Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, within a 5-minute drive of Russell Square and The British Museum. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from University College London and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from St. Paul's Cathedral.

In the heart of London, NYX Hotel London Holborn by Leonardo Hotels is within a 5-minute drive of The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Oxford Street and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from London Eye.

With a stay at Corus Hyde Park Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington Gardens and 4 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Marble Arch and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kensington High Street.

With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton London Victoria, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 3-minute walk from Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and 13 minutes by foot from Buckingham Palace. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Hyde Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Big Ben.

With a stay at Bridge Park Hotel in London (Stonebridge), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Wembley Stadium and OVO Arena Wembley. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Kensington High Street and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Hyde Park.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza London - Docklands by IHG in London (Docklands), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of ExCeL Exhibition Centre and Thames River. This eco-friendly hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from O2 Arena and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Tower of London.

With a stay at Opulence Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in London, just a 3-minute walk from Baker Street and 9 minutes by foot from Marble Arch. This boutique guest house is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hyde Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Oxford Street.

With a stay at ME London, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from The Strand and 11 minutes by foot from Trafalgar Square. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Leicester Square and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The British Museum.

With a stay at Turing Locke Cambridge in Cambridge (Castle), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Cambridge and Imperial War Museum Duxford. This aparthotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Addenbrooke's Hospital and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ascension Parish Burial Ground.