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
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
The Lion Inn
Boreham
relax in stylish rooms furnished with antiques at this award-winning inn offering top quality dining
The White Hart Hotel
Coggeshall
an original 15th Century building houses this traditional accommodation which boasts exposed beams and open brick work in the public rooms
George Hotel
Colchester
a well located, historical accommodation with friendly staff commended by previous guests