The Balmoral - This modern hotel is close to the seafront, town centre and Westcliff-on-Sea Train Station. It has free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and a restaurant and bar. The Balmoral is also close to theatres, casinos and Southend Pier. The restaurant serves Italian-style food, and snacks and drinks can be ordered from the bar. The hotel has a conference room for small meetings.

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 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.

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.

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.

Globe Hotel - This historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10 minute walk from the town centre and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors. Restored to a high standard, The Globe Hotel has excellent bus connections to the University of Essex and other surrounding areas of Colchester. The mainline station is in walking distance which has very good connections to London Liverpool Street every 20 minutes. A 55 minute train journey can bring you to London. As a small family-run establishment, high standards are maintained throughout, to ensure customers are happy during their stay.

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.

Little Hallingbury Mill - In a tranquil setting beside the River Stort, this picturesque converted flour mill and attractive mill owner's cottage now house en suite accommodation and a licensed bar and restaurant. In a quiet, peaceful location, Little Hallingbury Mill offers easy access to Cambridge, London and Stansted Airport. The mill is close to the M11 motorway and the London Liverpool Street to Cambridge train route. Audley End House, Stansted Mountfichet Castle and the Imperial War Museum at Duxford are not far away. Staff can help organise golf, horse riding, go carting, horse and greyhound racing, microlight flying and coarse fishing. The restaurant offers freshly prepared English food in generous portions at affordable prices. Dishes are made with fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers wherever possible. The bar offers a good selection of wines and an extensive range of British fine ales from a number of the UK's best microbreweries.

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.

Comfort Hotel Clacton-On-Sea - Comfort Hotel Clacton-on-Sea is located on the promenade opposite historic Clacton Pier. It is just minutes from Clacton Beach and has an ideal location for a relaxing British seaside break. Comfort Hotel Clacton offers a traditional approach to seaside accommodation but with a contemporary look and modern facilities. The bedrooms have a well-maintained decor and free wireless internet access. The relaxed Criterion restaurant serves traditional, hearty British cuisine, including roast lunches and classic fish and chips; ideal for meals with friends or family. There is an on-site bar with a full range of drinks.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Radisson SAS Hotel London Stansted Airport - This hotel is a 2-minute walk from the main Stansted Airport terminal via an undercover walkway. Choose from 3 unique room styles: vibrant 'Chili'; relaxing 'Ocean'; or contemporary 'Urban'. The extensive health club and luxury spa will help make your stay a relaxing one. Dine in one of 4 international restaurants, including Europe's first Wine Tower bar, home to a 13-metre wine tower. 'Wine Angels' fly up and down the tower to reach one of the 4,000 bottles of wine. Free high-speed internet connection is available throughout the hotel.

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.

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.

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.

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 Harlow - Close to the River Stort, less than 500 metres from Harlow Mill Rail Station, this Premier Inn hotel has good links to the M11, Cambridge and London. Expect free parking and family-friendly rooms. The Premier Inn Harlow is within walking distance of Harlow Mill Rail Station, where there are trains to central London (35-minute journey) and Cambridge (50-minute journey). Harlow town centre is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the hotel, which has an on-site Beefeater restaurant. 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 Southend-On-Sea West - Providing comfortable, good value accommodation, Premier Inn Southend-on-Sea West has excellent access to local bus links and is less than a mile to Southend Airport. 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 West is next to the Strawberry Fields Table Table restaurant, serving a varied menu in a welcoming environment. There is free on-site parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.

Premier Inn Colchester North - Just off junction 29 of the A12 and less than 3 miles (5 km) from the very heart of Colchester's town centre, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking. The Premier Inn Colchester North/A12 has a convenient location for both business and leisure guests, close to Severalls Business Park. Local attractions include Colchester Zoo and Colchester Castle. Colchester Railway Station is just 2.2 miles (3.5 km) 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 Table Table restaurant offers a fresh new twist on eating out.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.