Roslin Beach Hotel - With some of the best views of the Thames Estuary in Southend-on-Sea, this newly refurbished hotel offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, delicious cuisine and light, attractive modern rooms. Situated in the beautiful, peaceful Thorpe Bay area, the Roslin Beach Hotel looks out over the charming beach, which has recently acquired the Quality Coast Award. Great for a quiet, relaxing break, Thorpe Bay is only 5 minutes' walk from the vibrant seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea, which boasts one of the best records for sunshine in the UK. The light, airy modern rooms have flat-screen digital TVs, telephones, hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms have fabulous views of the Thames Estuary. The restaurant and the new conservatory have spectacular estuary views, as does the lounge bar, which is open 24 hours a day for guests. Tides Restaurant offers seafood specialities and classic British dishes made with fresh local produce and a contemporary twist.

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.

Premier Inn Braintree (Freeport Village) - With free parking and family-friendly rooms, this Premier Inn hotel has an on-site Village Inn pub-restaurant, serving traditional meals and a range of real ales and wines. All of the rooms at the Premier Inn Braintree (Freeport Village) 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.

The Oasis Hotel - With free airport parking for 7 days, the hotel is 350 metres from Harlow Mill Railway Station and less than 10 miles (16 km) from both London Stansted Airport and the junction of the M25 and M11. The Oasis Hotel makes a convenient base for those flying via Stansted Airport. The rooms are of a high standard and airport transfers are available. Harlow Mill Railway Station offers regular services to and from Stansted Airport, London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Stratford (London). The number 510 bus runs every 20 minutes, 24 hours a day, between the hotel and the airport. The hotel also has a good location from which to visit Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres and all the attractions of central London are accessible via the M11 motorway or the train and Tube. The hotel also boasts 2 excellent restaurants, one offering Chinese food and one serving Indian cuisine.

Park Inn Thurrock - Once a Georgian manor house, the Park Inn Thurrock is set in beautiful gardens. You will receive a warm welcome and excellent food and service. The Park Inn Thurrock has the refined Regency Restaurant and the more informal Champions Bar. Both Lakeside and Bluewater shopping centres are a short drive away. Central London is very accessible either by road or rail.

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.

Marygreen Manor - This is a fine example of early 16th century architecture and was initially the home of Henry Roper, gentleman servant to Catherine of Aragon. The building retains most of its original features, combined with every modern facility. This is an ideal venue for all of your leisure or business needs, offering a friendly and professional service.

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.

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 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.

Premier Inn Chelmsford (Boreham) - Premier Inn Chelmsford (Boreham) is within easy reach of the A12, and is 3 miles from Chelmsford town centre and train station. This Premier Inn has everything you'd expect, including free parking, incredibly comfy beds in every room and a restaurant with a country-pub atmosphere. There is also a Touchbase business and meeting centre on site. 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 all-you-can-eat breakfast includes the expected cooked items and vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection.

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.

Premier Inn Southend-On-Sea (Thorpe Bay) - Superbly located, Premier Inn Southend-on-Sea (Thorpe Bay) is on the seafront, with excellent access to Southend Central, Southend East and Thorpe Bay rail stations. Southend Pier is 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 Southend-on-Sea (Thorpe Bay) is next to The Halfway House pub restaurant, serving a varied menu in a welcoming environment. There is free on-site parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.

Ilfracombe House Hotel - Offering good value en suite rooms, this hotel with private car park is ideally situated adjacent to Southend seafront and the town centre. Popular with pilots and cabin crew from nearby Southend Airport, all the rooms at the Ilfracombe House Hotel have 19 Sky/TV channels and a DVD player, a power shower, free wireless broadband internet and a mini fridge. There is now a full Sky Bar package in the bar/lounge area. Guests can relax in the spacious and comfortable Chesterfield-style fireside lounge, study and luxury bar areas which are delicately lit throughout with crystal chandelier lighting. Hot and cold food is served daily between midday and 20:00 from the bar menu, or via room service. All rates include a full English cooked breakfast from the hotel's new hot buffet breakfast counter, available until 11:00 daily.

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.

Holiday Inn Express Stansted - This newly built hotel is ideally located within 5 minutes of London Stansted Airport terminals via the hotel transfer bus, and an ideal base for both leisure or business travellers. The contemporary hotel offers the very best in modern comfort and design, with well appointed bedrooms, all with a power shower, a fully interactive TV system, air conditioning and high-speed internet connectivity. All rates are inclusive of a complimentary continental breakfast.

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.

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.

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.

Weald Park Hotel Golf and Country Club - This small, family-run hotel set in 150 acres of countryside is situated just 5 minutes drive from the heart of Brentwood and only minutes from junction 28 of the M25. With its own 18-hole golf course the 18th century courtyard-style hotel has an impressive backdrop. Weald Park offers you the peace and tranquillity of the countryside, despite being 20 minutes from central London. The beautiful Essex countryside offers many historic attractions to be enjoyed during your stay With the rolling hills of South Weald as its backdrop, the hotel is a couple of miles from the busy town of Brentwood. You will be pampered with good service as you unwind in the stress-free ambience.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club and Spa - Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa - a complete destination. Located within easy reach of Colchester & Chelmsford as well as London and major road networks. Nestled in 320 acres of beautiful Essex countryside and surrounded by two 18 hole golf courses, Five Lakes Resort offers the ultimate in four star luxury. Its innovative design and modern facade together with extensive leisure, health, beauty and sporting activities, truly launches Five Lakes Resort into the 21st Century. Every effort has been made to provide all of the facilities to enable you to take time out to recharge your batteries, rejuvenate body and mind, enjoy recreational sport or simply indulge the senses. Five Lakes is located within easy reach of the M25, A12 and M11 road networks. We are only 35 miles from London Stansted Airport.

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.

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.