"The room was comfortable and spacious - comfy bed, good pillows, good shower, kettle, cups and glasses provided, and very quiet."
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"The room was comfortable and modern. Was very impressed"
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"The bed was so comfortable and huge!"
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"The buffet breakfast was also first class."
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4-star airport hotel with AA Rosette rooftop dining, soundproofed rooms, and family perks
Dining & Entertainment
The 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar holds an AA Rosette for its dining excellence and offers views over the airport runway. The menu features modern British cuisine with a marine-themed twist, available for both dinner and Sunday lunch. Guests can watch planes take off and land while enjoying a cocktail from the fully stocked bar.
Rooms & Comfort
All rooms are fully soundproofed, ensuring a quiet environment despite the airport location. Each room includes an en suite bathroom with a power shower, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel offers multiple room configurations, including executive king rooms with airport views and premium corner rooms with separate seating areas.
Family-Friendly Perks
Children aged 12 and under stay and eat for free when sharing a room with adults. The hotel provides board games and puzzles in the shared lounge area, plus a dedicated kids' menu in the restaurant. Families can also take advantage of the on-site fitness suite while the children are supervised in the lounge.
Location & Access
The hotel is a five-minute walk from Southend Airport and a ten-minute walk from Southend Airport Railway Station, with direct trains to London Liverpool Street in under an hour. Nearby attractions include Southend Pier - the longest pleasure pier in the world - and Adventure Island amusement park. A retail park with a McDonald's is directly across the road, and the train to Southend-on-Sea seafront takes only a few minutes.
Business & Events
The hotel offers versatile meeting and banquet spaces with full catering, supported by dedicated wedding and event planning staff. Business travelers can use the on-site business centre and take advantage of fax/photocopying services. The hotel also provides complimentary on-site parking for registered guests, with a secure car park monitored by CCTV.
Highlights
Dining: AA Rosette 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar with airport views
Rooms: Fully soundproofed rooms with airport view options
Family: Kids 12 and under stay and eat free
Location: 5-minute walk to Southend Airport, 10 min to rail station
Events: Dedicated wedding planning and meeting spaces
Parking: Complimentary on-site parking for guests
Must-do experiences
Visit Adventure Island for thrilling rides and seaside fun.
Stroll along Southend Pier, the longest in the world.
Try the famed fish and chips at The Fish & Chip Co.
Explore the Southend Museums for a dive into local history.
Don't miss the lovely gardens at Leigh-on-Sea for a peaceful escape.
Select your room type
Holiday Inn Southend By Ihg features a range of room types across England, from double and family rooms to suites, with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers included
Standard King Room
2 persons
22 m²
1 King-size bed
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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Standard Double Room
2 persons
22 m²
1 Double bed
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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Standard Twin Room Airport view
2 persons
22 m²
2 Single beds
Air conditioning
Bathtub
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