The Pier Hotel
Harwich
estuary views abound at this contemporary hotel, many of the tasteful bedrooms have views, as does terrace bar and the 1st floor restaurant
The Aviator
Clacton-on-Sea
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
The Green Man Hotel
Harlow
a 14th-century coaching inn offering spacious rooms in a modern annex, situated just 16 miles from Stansted Airport
The Bell Inn Hotel
Horndon-on-the-Hill
600 year-old, timber-framed, former coaching inn; elegant bedrooms and suites are in the pub or a Georgian property a few doors up the street
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Colchester
stay in a 14th Century former coaching inn with both modern and period rooms and boasting oak beams and open fires in the public rooms
The Oakland Hotel
South Woodham Ferrers
a traditionally furnished hotel offering live music at weekends, situated midway between Southend-on-Sea and Chelmsford
The Angel Inn
Stoke-by-Nayland
a refurbished, 16th Century coaching inn boasting individually styled, elegant rooms and an oak beamed bar stocked with regional beers
The Crown
Stoke-by-Nayland
a contemporary accommodation with friendly, efficient staff and a dining room priding itself on the use of local produce
Victory at Mersea
West Mersea
situated in a tranquil, island location, the comfortable accommodation features rooms facing the sea or gardens
The Fox Inn
Matching Tye
a well-presented pub with plenty of character, situated in a peaceful village and yet just a 15-minute drive from Stansted Airport