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A reception area with a counter, seating, and a blue door labeled "Toilet Room".

1. Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
2.5 star property
Bishop's Stortford
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,012 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff. There is a bus to Stansted (309) just a few minutes' walk from the hotel, though I recommend checking the departure times beforehand especially on weekends."
United Kingdom
Ida
The price is P3,363
P4,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport
A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

2. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
4.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (869 reviews)
"Very convenient for what we needed 👌"
United Kingdom
Fiona
The price is P3,279
P3,935 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns
A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, a brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
3.0 star property
Braintree
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Every think was great thank you for our stay 😁"
United Kingdom
R m
The price is P3,854
P4,625 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG
A coastal beach scene with a clear walkway leading to the shore, a pier in the distance, and a few boats on the water.

4. Kingscliff Hotel

Kingscliff Hotel
3.0 star property
Clacton-on-Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (642 reviews)
"Breakfast option was great served by a very friendly waitress."
United Kingdom
June
The price is P6,852
P8,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Kingscliff Hotel
A large, historic building with a formal garden and a central fountain.

5. Down Hall Hotel

Down Hall Hotel
4.0 star property
Bishop's Stortford
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and garden rooms are perfect for the dogs"
United Kingdom
Marco
The price is P10,959
P13,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Down Hall Hotel
A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.

6. Channels Hotel

Channels Hotel
4.0 star property
Chelmsford
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (293 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay with a lovely cooked breakfast "
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is P9,303
P11,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Channels Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with a blue tiled border, a white chair, and a glass door leading to a room with a blue and white tiled wall.

7. Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG
4.0 star property
Brentwood
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (856 reviews)
"Great everything my 7 year old son loved it"
United Kingdom
Leonid
The price is P5,185
P6,222 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a mix of seating styles.

8. Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
4.0 star property
Waltham Abbey
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (440 reviews)
"Nice stay. Staff were very helpful."
United Kingdom
David
The price is P6,446
P7,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a sunlit area with chairs.

9. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
4.0 star property
Colchester
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great stay"
United Kingdom
Nicholas
The price is P4,169
P5,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick wall.

10. Pontlands Park

Pontlands Park
3.0 star property
Chelmsford
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (442 reviews)
"Nice staff clean areas very soacious room with fomfy bed. Just needs a bit of tlc on window frames. Oitdoor pool was very nice"
United Kingdom
lindsey
The price is P10,405
P12,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Pontlands Park
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Top Essex Hotel Reviews

St Nicholas Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed at the St Nicholas, for a gig at the Castle, which is part of the George over the road where reception, bar, restaurant etc are. Location couldn’t be better. Room was fairly standard, but very clean. A bit noisy as fronted onto the High St but didn’t interrupt our sleep. The George is an old coaching inn and a beautiful building. The staff were all extremely friendly, the bar we used at the end of our night out was full of character and the breakfast served the next morning was excellent."
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St Nicholas Hotel

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