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.

The Westcliff Hotel - The Westcliff Hotel is a splendid Victorian hotel, close to the seafront with spectacular views over the Thames Estuary and easy access from the A13 and A127. The hotel is famous for weddings and conferences with a fine range of function rooms and fully licensed for wedding ceremonies. A renowned conservatory restaurant is complemented by free on-street parking.

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.

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.

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.

Premier Inn Basildon South - With a convenient location, just off the A13 and only 5 minutes from Wat Tyler Country Park, this modern hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms, a Beefeater restaurant and free parking. The Premier Inn Basildon South is within easy reach of the M25 and Wat Tyler Country Park, which has a craft shop, an adventure playground, a motorboat museum and a miniature railway. Coalhouse Fort and the Eastgate and Lakeside shopping centres are nearby. The rooms have satellite TV and telephone/modem points 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 Beefeater restaurant specialises in char-grilled steaks.

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.

Pontlands Park Hotel - Pontlands Park is located in countryside just 15 minutes' drive from the M25 and 30 minutes from Stansted Airport. Built in 1879 the hotel features Victorian architecture and relaxed splendour. The hotel is situated to the south of Chelmsford. Chelmsford train station is close by and trains can reach London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes. The family-run hotel provides homely comfort and exceptional service and has been sympathetically extended to offer 35 luxurious bedrooms. There is a fine restaurant and comprehensive conference facilities. You can also enjoy the facilities at the neighbouring spa. Pontlands is the perfect venue for weddings.

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.

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.

Premier Inn Thurrock East - Superbly located, Premier Inn Thurrock East provides an ideal base, close to Lakeside Shopping Centre and numerous shops, cinemas and restaurants. There are excellent rail and bus links nearby. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Thurrock East is next to the Chafford Hundred Brewers Fayre restaurant, serving good cuisine in a welcoming setting. There is free parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.

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.

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.

Best Western The Rose and Crown Hotel - Within walking distance of Colchester town centre, this 14th-century posting house, restored over the centuries, is within easy reach of East Anglia's historic sights. Imagine sleeping in a 14th-century room, with all the amenities of the modern day. Choose from either the historic oak-beamed rooms located in the original house, or the more contemporary rooms in the new wing. All rooms are en suite and have a new entertainment system which allows you to email, surf the web, play games, order movies and listen to music. Public and meeting areas also have Wi-Fi access. Search for the hotel's special Christmas party nights, with tribute artists performing the hits of Cher (14 November), Madonna (08 December) and Kylie (15 December).

Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel - The 4-star Great Hallingbury Manor Hotel is a newly renovated mock-Tudor mansion. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) from Stansted Airport and has scenic lake and countryside views. The hotel boasts 31 larger than average bedrooms, all with a spacious walk-in wet room, a flat screen TV, tea/coffee, desk and free high-speed internet. Antons Lakeside Restaurant is overseen by renowned chef patron, Anton Edelmann, and has recently been awarded 2 AA Rosettes.The restaurant offers a diverse fusion of classic and modern dishes from around the world. Great Hallingbury Manor aims to reduce its carbon footprint, and has recently been awarded the Environmental Best Practice Award by the HBAA.

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.

Kingscliff Hotel - We are the premier hotel on the Tendring Peninsula, situated on the coastal road and providing superb cliff top views. We offer newly refurbished and well-equipped bedrooms with friendly and attentive service. You can be assured of a relaxing and comfortable time at the Kingscliff Hotel.

Maison Renouf - This hotel is situated in the picturesque Essex village town of Rochford, less than a mile from the airport and 200 yards from the mainline railway station. Free car parking is provided. The hotel has been completely refurbished and now provides a chic and contemporary environment. Free Wi-Fi access, a free gym, free tea, coffee, muffins, cookies, fruit and bottled water are available 24 hours a day from Raid the Larder. The lobby bar and brasserie serves guests in calm and relaxing style. Maison Renouf prides itself on excellent service.

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.

Park Inn Harlow - The renovated Park Inn is a 10-minute drive from Stansted Airport. It has a leisure club with pool, a restaurant and bar, and is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Harlow Business Park. Park Inn Harlow is well-located for Lakeside, Water Gardens and Bluewater shopping centres. It is just off junction 7 of the M11 and minutes from the M25. London is 25 miles (40.2 km) away, and Cambridge is 35 miles (56 km) away. Modern guest rooms are designed for comfort and convenience. The RBG Restaurant & Bar Grill offers great service and something to suit everybody, from homemade burgers to the finest cuts of meat, freshly char grilled. Food is available 24 hours a day.

Prested Hall - With contemporary style and comfort within an historic listed country house, this privately owned hotel sits discreetly amid 75 acres of Essex parkland, within 30 minutes of Stansted Airport. Partially surrounded by a moat, Prested Hall offers 15th and 18th century interiors, stunning Art Nouveau decor and elegant 1930s extensions. With 10 attractive en suite rooms and an additional 6 one and two-bedroom serviced apartments, an adjacent health club and established events facilities, the owners of Prested Hall have attempted to create a place of quality, where comfort, style and relaxation exist without cold formality. Hotel guests will find helpful staff and attention to detail, with fresh flowers throughout the house, along with books to browse through, DVDs to borrow, real coffee in the rooms, breakfast house specials and, always, the pleasure of being away from city stress amid beautiful surroundings. Situated just off the A12, a 5-minute drive from Kelvedon Station.

The Oakland Hotel - This friendly hotel close to the River Crouch offers basic, good-value accommodation and serves traditional pub food. Jaydeez Bar is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the friendly staff aim to make you feel welcome. There is live entertainment on some evenings. The Oakland Hotel has en suite rooms with free tea and coffee. Most rooms have recently been refurbished. The bridal suite has a four-poster bed and a spa bath. The hotel is in the centre of South Woodham Ferrers, near a new indoor swimming pool complex, a gym with squash courts, tennis courts, a sauna and massage facilities. Next door is a beauty salon.

Holiday Inn Brentwood - This contemporary hotel boasts well-equipped rooms, convenient amenities and modern business facilities; within easy reach of the Bluewater and Lakeside shopping complexes. When not unwinding in your air-conditioned, broadband enabled room; you can relax in the indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and saunal; or have a workout in the gym. You can even indulge yourself with a beauty treatment. The Trader's restaurant is on-site to cater for all tastes, offering dedicated 24 hour room service. The 4 multi-functional conference rooms can be reserved to provide a tailored solution to any group occasion.

Premier Inn Brentwood - Close to Brentwood Rail Station, the A12 and the M25, Premier Inn Brentwood is northeast of London and has free parking and an on-site Brewer's Fayre pub/restaurant. Brentwood Premier Inn has very comfy beds in every room. Some rooms at 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 Harwich - Providing comfortable, good value accommodation, Premier Inn Harwich is situated close to Harwich Ferry Port and beaches, only 1 mile away from Harwich town centre and its many shops. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Harwich is next to the Mayflower Brewers Fayre restaurant, serving pub favourites in a welcoming environment. There is free parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.

The Green Man Hotel - Only 16 miles (26 km) from Stansted Airport and just minutes from the M11/M25, this 14th century former coaching inn now offers comfortable en suite accommodation in this quiet village. The Green Man Hotel has a quiet, peaceful location in the charming little village of Old Harlow. There are 55 well-appointed en suite rooms in the annex at the rear of the hotel. During your stay, you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Green Man Pub and Restaurant, which offers fine food and drink. The traditional bar and restaurant still houses many original features. The exposed wooden beams are of such historic significance that the building has acquired listed-building status. On some dates, the restaurant can be closed due to private functions taking place. Free on-site parking is available for guests. If you are flying from Stansted Airport, the hotel can offer free parking for up to 2 weeks if you book to stay for at least 2 nights. Transfers are not included, but the hotel can help with information regarding reaching the airport.

The Angel - Surrounded by tranquil, beautiful Suffolk countryside, this traditional 16th-century oak-beamed coaching house offers traditional charm, superb food, free Wi-Fi and free parking. The Angel Inn has a wealth of original charm and period character in every area, from the traditional warmth of the main bar to the bright and airy well room. The well room still houses the original 52-foot (16-metre) well and also boasts impressive vaulted ceilings. The stylish and recently refurbished accommodation offers great value for money and excellent modern comforts and facilities, including contemporary flat-screen TVs and wonderfully comfortable beds. Free Wi-Fi wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The Angel Inn is situated in the heart of the small village of Stoke-by-Nayland, close to the border with Essex and in the heart of Constable Country. The grand tower of the village's church appears in many of Constable's paintings. Free private parking for 15 cars is available on site. The inn enjoys a fantastic reputation for the quality of its food. Dishes are prepared using fresh, seasonal local produce and are freshly cooked to your requirements. The restaurant specialises in dishes from all over the commonwealth, made with an imaginative and unique twist.

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.

Holiday Inn Colchester - In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking, air-conditioned rooms and an indoor pool. Close to junction 26 of the A12, the Holiday Inn Colchester has a convenient location, only 3 miles (5 km) from the very heart of Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain. London Stansted Airport is only a 40-minute drive away. All of the air-conditioned rooms have satellite TVs, PlayStations and high-speed internet access is available at an additional cost. All rooms are located on the first floor of the hotel and are en suite with a shower over the bath. Children under 12 years of age stay and eat for free. The hotel's own on-site health club has an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna, a steam room and a spa. The hotel offers 24-hour room service. The restaurant and bar serves traditional British dishes and international cuisine.

Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel - Nestled in Essex countryside, this hotel is set in 9 acres of garden and parkland in the village of Margaretting and is close to the A12 between Chelmsford and Brentwood. Originally a Victorian country house, Best Western Ivy Hill has been sympathetically extended and now offers traditionally decorated bedrooms, a brasserie-style restaurant, and modern and flexible conference facilities. The hotel has a picturesque setting for a wedding or party and benefits from speedy access to and from the M25. Free wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.