Essex Hotels

"I have stayed at this hotel multiple times, it's perfect and stress free for early flights from stansted. Firstly it's super convenient- short walk from the airport and train station. All the staff are professional, experienced and polite so check in and breakfast were smooth sailing. The hotel itself and the lobby (despite being busy and a big hotel) are very well designed, spacious with plenty of seating so it never feels overcrowded. Calm atmosphere was greatly appreciated after a hectic day at work and a stressful drive. The rooms are always clean, comfortable and quiet. Always a good nights sleep :) Lastly breakfast- well stocked and good selection of cooked and continental. American waffles you can freshly make too!! Breakfast was included and starts 4am so its perfect if you need to catch early flight. I may be wrong but I think on our previous stays Breakfast was served till 11 but now its 10am? The only thing I noticed that perhaps could be a point of improvement is maintenance- some of the carpets were damaged and the shower trap cover in our room had seen better days. Overall another fantastic stay. Will definitely continue to book this hotel. Very highly recommend. Thank you once again "

"Very nice hotel, staff was very helpful, breakfast was delicious "

"The hotel is fine, but lots of work going on in the original bus station.. The only negative was mattress was too soft, and only felt firm because of the wood base. Hot breakfast limited if you don't/can't eat pork sausages and bacon "

"Good "

"Clean and comfortable. Perfect for night before flight."

"Really close to the airport clean and very very quiet "

"With the exception of expensive taxi/Uber to get to/from airport around the corner - the hotel is absolutely perfect. Staff also 10/10 and noise from aircraft taking off is not too bad. "

"Well all l can say is it’s lovely comforting room as it’s is our 5th time we stay at smugglers cove but I’ve notice it’s changed to The Activor again it’s no problem at still very happy staying there as we always come back when we visiting my family in Walton which is not far Thank you hope to see you again "

"Lovely property, attentive staff Will stay again"