Best Western Stansted Manor Hotel - Located just 3 miles (5 km) from Stansted Airport and one mile (1.6 km) from junction 8 of the M11, this hotel offers a surprisingly peaceful setting in 8 acres of woodland. Despite its convenient location close to a major airport and motorway, the Best Western Stansted Manor Hotel has a quiet woodland setting, away from the airport flight path. Start your trip with The Best Western Stansted Manor Hotel's 'stay, park and fly' package. Enjoy a peaceful night's rest before your flight before using the 'meet and greet' service at the airport terminal front door. Your car is then valet parked by friendly uniformed drivers (1.5 miles / 2.4 km from the terminal) and is returned to the airport on your return. No need to use a transfer bus, or struggle with heavy bags.

Premier Inn Basildon (Festival Park) - This Premier Inn hotel has free parking and family-friendly rooms, located within Festival Leisure Park, easily accessed off the A127 road. Beside a lake, the Premier Inn Basildon (Festival Park) has a pub-restaurant and is very close to a David Lloyd Fitness Centre. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

County Hotel - This newly refurbished, large town centre hotel is located just a few minutes' walk from the train station, and close to Chelmsford town centre. Reach central London via a direct, 35 minute train route. Chelmsford Museum, Essex County Cricket Club, Riverside Ice and Leisure and Chelmsford Cathedral, amongst other attractions, are all within walking distance of the hotel. The County Hotel prides itself on its superb service, making it an excellent place to stay if you are visiting Chelmsford or its surrounding areas. The 51 spacious and contemporary rooms are bright and stylish, and feature flat screen TVs, free wireless internet access and satellite TV. The acclaimed County Kitchen Restaurant offers a comfortable, informal yet stylish dining experience and is the perfect place to enjoy classic British food in a modern style.

Greenwoods Hotel Spa and Retreat - The original manor house has been restored beyond its former glory and now boasts 39 beautifully appointed bedrooms- a private dining room for up to 20 people, a restaurant with some of the best food in the region, a relaxing cocktail bar and a stunning spa with pool, gymnasium, steam rooms and saunas offering everything from fitness assessments to more than 40 health and beauty treatments.

Premier Inn Braintree (A120) - The Premier Inn Braintree hotel is well placed on the A120, with comfortable en suite rooms and the family-friendly Brewers Fayre restaurant. Some rooms at this Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Premier Inn Basildon East Mayne - Close to the A127 and only 20 minutes from Southend, Chelmsford and the M25 motorway, this modern hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Basildon East Mayne has a convenient location. There are local train stations 10 minutes away, on the Fenchurch line. Just 5 minutes away, the local leisure development offers bowling, a cinema and various bars and clubs. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The hotel is next to the Watermill Beefeater restaurant, which specialises in char-grilled steaks.

Riverside Hotel - With free parking and free Wi-Fi, this Tudor building dates back to 1604 and is situated on the banks of the River Colne, close to Colchester's town centre and the railway station. Originally built in the 17th century, the Riverside Hotel has 18 en suite rooms, all with tea/coffee making facilities. Both of Colchester's railways stations are just a short walk away, with London Liverpool Street only 50 minutes away by train. The port of Harwich is also within easy reach. Colchester is England's oldest recorded town and the hotel makes a great base from which to explore the area's Roman, Saxon and Norman heritage. Colchester Castle and its beautiful grounds are just a short journey away. The East Anglian coastline is also within easy reach, as is Flatford Mill, the inspiration for John Constable's The Hay Wain. The hotel is just a short distance from the leisure centre, the theatre and Colchester Zoo, with nightclubs and Colchester's main business parks also close by.

Mulberry House - Set in 22 acres of beautiful grounds, Mulberry House has impressive Georgian architecture, boasting 2 restaurants and elegant rooms. There is excellent access to the M11 and M25 motorways. Sample delicious cuisine in the hotel restaurant, overlooking the beautiful lake. Dine al fresco on the picturesque terrace, during the summer months. Each well furnished room has a plasma-screen TV and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi internet access is provided. The hotel has 6 meeting rooms with conference facilities.

Premier Inn Basildon (Rayleigh) - With free parking, family-friendly en suite rooms and an on-site Harvester restaurant, this Premier Inn hotel is just off the main A127 road. The Premier Inn Basildon (Rayleigh) hotel offers fresh food such as spit-roast chicken and char-grilled steak in its Harvester restaurant. All of the rooms have luxury power showers. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Premier Inn Colchester Central - Just 800 metres from Colchester Railway Station and the heart of the town centre, the hotel offers great value, with spacious, comfortable and modern en suite rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Colchester Central has a good location, close to all that Colchester has to offer. There is a leisure centre and health spa nearby and Colchester Castle is less than 650 metres away. The hotel has a 24-hour reception desk and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes the expected cooked items such as scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Beefeater restaurant serves freshly cooked char-grilled food.

Essex County Hotel - The Essex County Hotel is the only hotel in the seaside resort of Southend to be able to offer 75 luxury rooms, a 120-seater quality restaurant and 2 licensed bars. With several dining and conference rooms, the hotel can comfortably accommodate parties of anything from 2 to 250 people. There are 75 well-equipped en suite rooms and ample free car parking available for all guests. The hotel is also fully licensed to carry out wedding ceremonies and equipped to host your evening reception.

The Tower Hotel - Built in 1885, in the Italian style, as a private residence, the main feature of this imposing building is the attractive tower at its northeast corner. It has a wealth of ornamental ceilings, cornices, beautiful architraves and is crowned by an impressive balustrade. It is not surprising to find this is a classified Grade Two-Listed Building. Set in its own pleasant leafy grounds, it retains an air of bygone elegance. However, in line with its admirable adaptation to its new life as a hotel, it has wide, easy access to the main road at either end of its sweeping drive.

Best Western Atlantic Hotel - A traditional hotel with contemporary twists, where you can enjoy comfortable, spacious and practical rooms designed with a stylish, modern decor and fabrics. All rates include full English breakfast. Rooms have simple, bold colours and cosy duvets. The rooms aren't just for sleeping in, they are for living in. All guest rooms are en suite and feature 32-inch flat-screen TVs with over 40 Freeview channels, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi and a range of other facilities. The hotel provides free car parking for guests. Guests can enjoy free use of Fitness First gym, which is located opposite the hotel. The hotel is fully non-smoking. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere and freshly prepared food in the New Street Brasserie.

Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - In a countryside location with on-site lakes, this Premier Inn is a short drive from Clacton-on-Sea. Enjoy free parking, family-friendly en suite rooms and a Table Table restaurant. The Premier Inn Clacton-on-Sea hotel is within easy reach of the A12, with 4 different beaches within 8 miles (13 km). Weeley Train Station is a 20-minute walk away and has links to Clacton. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

The Rivenhall Hotel - Stay at the Rivenhall Hotel and experience the perfect venue for all occasssions. 3 Star Property. Easy access to M25 & M11. Hi-Life Health Club. Free Guest Parking. The Rivenhall Hotel is located in the heart of Essex, just off the A12 between Chelmsford and Colchester and only a short drive from the unspoilt countryside of East Anglia, making it an ideal base for business and leisure guests. With the Roman City of Colchester and its Castle just a short distance away this is a great location for a short break. The hotel is on the doorstep of East Anglia and there are loads of attractions to visit nearby, including the fishing village of Maldon, Colchester Zoo and Tiptree Preserves visitor attraction. For retail therapy and entertainment, Freeport Designer shopping village with over 60 outlets, is only a 10 minute drive away.

Holiday Inn Basildon - This hotel is set on the Festival Leisure Park in its own grounds, within easy reach of Southend on Sea, the Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres. The nearby Festival Leisure Park boasts a wide choice of restaurants, nightclubs and leisure activities, including Macaroni Grill, UCI cinema and Hollywood Bowl. The hotel is 0.5 miles from the CNH tractor plant and 3 miles from the Ford Motor Company Research Centre. Stansted Airport is a 40 minute journey away, the Lakeside shopping centre and Southend 20 minutes away. The hotel is only 8 miles from junction 29 of the M25. Holiday Inn Basildon features 148 air conditioned rooms over 6 floors, including 132 non-smoking, 16 smoking and 18 executive rooms. The hotel offers high-speed internet access, ? la carte dining in the Junction restaurant and 24-hour room service or bar snacks. The hotel is a popular venue for meetings in The Academy, or for holding a function in the banqueting suites which cater for up to 200 people. Holiday Inn Basildon, in the south of Essex, is the perfect location whether you are in Basildon for business or pleasure.

Wivenhoe House Hotel - Elegantly refurbished and offering all the comfort and hospitality of a country house. Wivenhoe House is an 18th century manor, delightfully situated in its own parkland grounds on the edge of Colchester. The hotel offers a quiet and comfortable stay away from the busy town centre. Our friendly, long established, team of staff will do their utmost to ensure that you have a pleasant stay, whether your visit is for business or pleasure.

Whitehall Hotel - Just 10 minutes from Stansted Airport via its own shuttle bus, Whitehall Hotel is a superbly restored Elizabethan manor house with free car parking - ideal for airport departures. Offering high-quality service and a warm and friendly atmosphere, the hotel has an award-winning restaurant and Wi-Fi internet. Whitehall is a relaxing retreat with spacious rooms, some of which have views over the gardens, lawns and countryside. The 15th-century timbered restaurant overlooks the gardens and the delightful terrace. The kitchen was originally designed by Gary Rhodes. The chefs produces fine food using mostly local produce. Four adaptable conference and banqueting rooms all have natural daylight and can host up to 120 people.

Camelia Hotel - Located in a superb position on the seafront at Thorpe Bay and commanding unrivalled views of The Thames Estuary. A mile from Southend on Sea, close to both the rail station and the Airport. London is only a 45 minute drive away. The luxurious one hundred year old 3 star hotel has been completely renovated to ensure its reputation as Southend's finest hotel is maintained well into the new Millennium. We have been awarded a prestigious silver award by The English Tourist Board and have an aa 3 star rating in excess of over 70%. Our fully air-conditioned restaurant, which is open daily, offers an excellent variety of fine cuisine. We have a well stocked bar which boasts an extensive wine list. In the summer months you can enjoy a quiet drink on the patio taking in the wonderful sea views.

Blueberry Hotel Braintree - Blueberry Hotel Braintree is one mile from the town centre and 12 miles (19.2 km) from Stansted Airport. For residents there is a 24-hour reception, a bar and a restaurant. The hotel is 14 miles (22.5 km) from the M11 and a short trip from the shopping village at Freeport Braintree, exotic restaurants and pubs. It is a convenient base for visiting Towerlands Park, Fennes, Leez Priory and Gosfield Hall. In the morning, an all-you-can-eat English breakfast is available (at an additional cost) for a great start to the day. The Riverside Leisure Centre is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the hotel and has a swimming pool, gym, and a registered cr?che. Braintree Golf Club is 3 miles (4.8 km) away, and there is a running path nearby.

White Hart Hotel - This 16th-century coaching inn has traditional charm, modern comforts, a restaurant and 2 bars. It's well placed for Stansted Airport (20 minutes), Towerlands, Fennes, Leez Priory and Gosfield Hall. The White Hart Hotel serves a wide range of freshly prepared meals, with an extensive bar menu and a separate ? la carte menu also available. The excellent wine list offers a selection of wines from around the world to complement your meal. The 2 bars are rich in authentic original character with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, a good selection of real ales and traditional log fires. There are 31 comfortable and well-appointed en suite rooms. The White Hart Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Essex, being a short drive from Chelmsford, Colchester and the pretty villages of Thaxted, Finchingfield, Coggeshall and Castle Hedingham.

Stansted Skyline Hotel - Just 7 miles (11 km) and 10 minutes drive from Stansted Airport, the hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free 24-hour transfers to and from the airport and short and long-term parking deals. The Stansted Skyline Hotel operates a (payable) shuttle service between the airport and the hotel, 24 hours a day. Free overnight parking is available for guests, with short and long-term parking packages also available. All rooms are en suite and have a power shower. The Indian restaurant, Monsoon, is newly opened, and is open until 00:00. A childrens menu is also available. The bar is open until 00:00. The Stansted Skyline Hotel is 2 miles (3.2 km) from Great Dunmow and provides easy access to London or Cambridge via the Stansted Express train. A local bus service to Chelmsford operates from the bus stop just in front of the hotel.

The Essex Golf and Country Club Hotel - With great leisure facilities, food and views, Essex Golf and Country Club Hotel is on the outskirts of Colchester, a 20-minute drive from Stansted Airport and links to London. All residents receive free use of the swimming pool, sauna, steam room, spa bath and gym. Reduced rates are also offered for tennis-court hire and golf. Additional facilities include a Techno gym, 9 tennis courts, a 9-hole golf course and a 12-bay, floodlit driving range. A free wireless internet hotspot is available throughout the hotel. Essex Golf & Country Club also has on-site beauty and hair salons. Many of the spacious en suite bedrooms have excellent views over the Championship golf course. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with Freeview and free toiletries.

Miami Hotel - We are centrally situated within Essex and just 35 minutes away from London by train. We are a family run hotel, with three generations still currently working, and caring for our clientele. It is, we believe, because of this that we are able to provide a more relaxed atmosphere that more and more companies are appreciating. The convenience of excellent overnight accommodation with international cuisine in the annexed Glades Restaurant, quiet drinks in the Retreat Bar, well appointed Function rooms with all conference facilities available 'under one roof' are enjoyed by many businesses who continue to use this business centre. The Retreat Bar is a fully licensed bar, from which we serve refreshments and Bar Snacks throughout the day, both to residents and non-residents.

Esplanade Hotel - A warm welcome is assured at this hotel in Clacton-on-Sea, ideal for spring and autumn breaks. The picturesque countryside is dotted with charming towns and villages. The Esplanade Hotel is ideally situated on the seafront. It is south- facing and overlooks the sea. Attractive views may be enjoyed from the garden, public rooms and many of the bedrooms. The hotel is ideally situated for visiting Constable country and historic Colchester. The bar, Restaurant and lounge are easily accessible and the rooms are with limited disable access. The location is quiet yet very convenient, a short easy walk to the pier, attractions and town centre. Clacton-on-Sea is located on the Essex sunshine coast. The gardens are superb and the pier offers free entry with many attractions.We have wireless internet as well as telephone network facilities or you may hire our laptop and work in the bar/lounge while you enjoy a drink. Please be aware that the hotel has no lift.

The Hotel Continental - A small independent hotel overlooking the sea at Dovercourt Bay, minutes by car from Harwich International Port. A modern interior in a Victorian seaside property which is painted bright yellow on the outside, reminiscent of buttercups, sunflowers and oilseed rape. It is very informal, unpretentious and friendly. Open to residents and non-residents alike.

The White Hart Hotel - In the pretty market town of Coggeshall, this stunning building dates back to the 15th century and still boasts many beautiful original features, such as historic oak beams. The White Hart Hotel's beautiful and historic interiors reflect its picturesque setting in this charming town. Carefully preserved and sensitively renovated the rooms still retain their traditional charm and historic character, while also boasting modern comforts and amenities. Each room has a telephone, a hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, a TV and CD and DVD players. The hotel has a bar, an outdoor terrace and its very own classic European-style ? la carte restaurant. The White Hart has a superb reputation for its cuisine and has won several awards, including a Michelin recommendation and an AA Rosette award. In the heart of rural Essex, the restaurant uses the finest, freshest locally sourced seasonal produce to create delicious fresh flavours.

Orsett Hall - In 12 acres of gardens, surrounded by beautiful countryside, this luxurious 4-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and great relaxation facilities, including a spa, a gym and an on-site hair salon. Close to the A13 and within easy reach of the M25, Orsett Hall has a convenient yet peaceful location, surrounded by wonderful Essex countryside. With all the advantages and facilities of a new, purpose-built hotel, Orsett Hall boasts luxurious accommodation in individually designed rooms. All rooms have views out over the grounds and each room is beautifully appointed with its own unique charm. Every room is well equipped with modern comforts, including king-size beds, flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. The Sitting Room is the on-site hairdressing salon and the hotel also has a fully equipped gym and a spa, offering a range of relaxing and therapeutic treatments. There is free car parking for 200 cars.

The Red Lion Hotel - The Red Lion Hotel is an historical Grade I listed building (1465) located in the town centre of historic Colchester. The hotel is located in the town centre and has excellent transport links to the M11, M25, Stansted Airport, Cambridge and Harwich. There are numerous shops nearby including well-known chain stores and smaller, boutique style shops. A quiet retreat from the modern world outside, the hotel's Tudor features and warm red and gold fabrics provide a luxurious and relaxing environment in which to enjoy your stay.

Best Western Marks Tey Hotel - This modern hotel and leisure club, located to the south of Colchester, is the premier hotel in north Essex. The hotel features 110 bedrooms which have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind. The beautiful scenes of Constable country, including Flatford Mill and Dedham, are a short distance and numerous other attractions include Colchester Castle, art galleries, stately homes, gardens and a number of English vineyards open to the public. The elegant lounge and cocktail bar provides the perfect meeting place and somewhere to relax before dining in the splendid Roman Room Restaurant, which offers a selection of international cuisine, complemented by carefully selected wines from around the world and served by friendly and professional staff. The Lifestyle Health & Leisure Club is complimentary to residents during their stay and facilities include a 15-metre indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam and sauna rooms, fully air-conditioned gymnasium and 2 outdoor tennis courts. Beauty treatments are available by appointment and for an additional charge. Unfortunately the hotel does not have a lift.