The Best Essex Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation throughout Essex

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charming house with a modern country house feel; relax with a game of tennis, a dip in the heated outdoor pool or a pampering spa treatment

Grey Friars

Colchester

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superbly appointed rooms and suites feature at this elegant hotel, there are stylish public areas too and a terrace for al fresco dining

The Pier Hotel

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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

Camelia Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

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enjoys a superb seaside spot directly opposite the beach at Thorpe Bay and offers a friendly atmosphere, well-presented rooms and fine food

Holiday Inn Southend

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

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a modern, well-appointed hotel situated adjacent to the A120 junction with the A131 and just 12 miles from Stansted Airport

The Aviator

Clacton-on-Sea

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quietly located on the edge of Clacton, a modern Marston's inn has the signature smart rooms and relaxed dining on site - ideal for families

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a 14th-century coaching inn offering spacious rooms in a modern annex, situated just 16 miles from Stansted Airport

Milsoms

Dedham

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a boutique, comfortable accommodation with "al fresco" dining in the warmer months and a restaurant that prides itself on international cuisine

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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