The Best Essex 4&5 Star Luxury Hotels

recommended four or five star, and other luxury hotels in Essex


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Roslin Beach Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

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on the quieter end of the Esplanade, a seaside retreat overlooking the beach and sea offering stylish rooms and award-winning cuisine

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estuary views abound at this contemporary hotel, many of the tasteful bedrooms have views, as does terrace bar and the 1st floor restaurant

Prince Regent Hotel

Woodford Green

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relax in spacious rooms at this elegantly appointed Georgian hotel set in landscaped gardens

Holiday Inn

Southend-on-Sea

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contemporary hotel located a few minutes walk from the terminal and railway station with stylish rooms and a rooftop bar and restaurant

Radisson Blu Hotel

Stansted Airport

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start your holiday in style at this sleek hotel offering good leisure facilities, situated a 2-minute walk from the Terminal at Stansted Airport

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a Tudor manor, steeped in character, offering beautifully presented rooms and an award-winning menu

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an elegantly appointed 17th-century manor house set in landscaped gardens, situated a short drive from Chelmsford

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a beautiful black and white fronted property, set in 10 acres of gardens and woodlands, and features luxurious guestrooms and cosy lounges

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the smart, modern accommodation is in a separate, purpose built building. The main facilities are set in the original, period Hinxton Hall

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relax in the spa of this well-presented country house offering stylish rooms and award-winning breakfasts

Linden House

Stansted Mountfitchet

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  • adults only
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relax in elegant, stylish rooms at this beautifully appointed house in a quiet, village location