"Wonderful location, easy to get to town and the bed was very clean and tidy"
Situated about a 5-minute walk from New Empire Theatre, the 3-star smoke-free The Palace Hotel Southend-on-Sea features 7 function rooms for thoughtfully hosted occasions. Located a few steps from Adventure Island, the inviting hotel overlooks the sea and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.
Nestled only 500 m from The Royals Shopping Centre, the inn is 2.3 km from Prittlewell Priory. Natural attractions in the area include Southchurch Park, within 20 minutes' walk of the Palace, and a beach is a mere 6 minutes' walk away. An award-winning beach is in proximity to this accommodation, while the Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is situated approximately 1 km away. The hotel stands just around the corner from St John the Baptist Anglican Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. The Palace Hotel is near a train station and Heygate Avenue bus stop is 700 metres away.
There are 136 rooms featuring an iron, as well as modern amenities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. Spacious rooms at the property have carpeted floors. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets.
Each day at the Palace Southend-on-Sea starts with a varied vegetarian breakfast. The à la carte RBG Grill restaurant is a great feature of this Southend-on-Sea hotel. The lively bar is also available. It overlooks the estuary. This hotel features a restaurant nearby, where guests can enjoy a variety of British cuisine.
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How far is the airport from The Palace Hotel?
The distance to London Southend airport from The Palace Hotel is about 5 km and it is reachable with a 10-minute drive.
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What is the closest public transport stop to the inviting 3-star The Palace Hotel?
The nearest bus stop is located only 0.7 km from the inviting 3-star The Palace Hotel.
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What are the good places to dine not far from the Southend-on-Sea inn?
Dining venues near the Southend-on-Sea inn include quick bites Breakwater Cafe which features British cuisine (in close proximity to the property) as well as seafood restaurant Clarkes Fish Restaurant serving British dishes (300 meters away).
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What is the price of staying at the inn?
The price for rooms at the inn starts at £79.
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The The Palace Hotel can accept the following payment methods:
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What room types does the inviting 3-star The Palace Hotel offer?
Standard Room, Superior Room, and Family Room are offered in the inviting 3-star The Palace Hotel.
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What facilities do rooms of the The Palace Hotel feature?
Each room at the The Palace Hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio, some units feature en suite bathrooms along with a walk-in shower.
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Is the The Palace Hotel accessible to guests with special needs?
Yes, at the The Palace Hotel accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access are provided for guests with special needs.
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What business facilities does the The Palace Hotel offer?
The The Palace Hotel features such business facilities as cutting-edge audio-visual equipment and a laptop safe.
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Are there any cleaning services at the inn?
Yes, dry cleaning and housekeeping service are provided at the inn.
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There are 136 rooms featuring an iron, as well as modern amenities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. Spacious rooms at the property have carpeted floors. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets.
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Mary
2024-06-02
8/10
A great selection of options for good hot and complementary breakfast. Newly decorated & a decent size room, climate control, a kitchen, and an ironing set in there.
John
2024-03-18
9/10
Neat and functional rooms with seaview with glorious views.
Dean
2024-03-07
7/10
The beds were exceptionally comfortable and each fairly quiet and luxurious room had a dining area, a coffee table, and a safe box. We enjoyed the American breakfast that was complementary. Kind staff on reception desk, family atmosphere, everything was great.
Andy
2024-03-05
9/10
The central location nearby a railway station.
Justin
2024-03-01
8/10
Absolutely perfect location central to all local attractions and easy access to shopping centres and a main shopping street. Extensive breakfast, a huge variety of food and beverages.
David
2024-02-25
7/10
The hotel was excellent and in a beachfront location right by the hill to the strip, the resturant, and the sea front, pier and attractions. The breakfast offered a wide range of well presented meals.
Barry
2024-02-06
7/10
The room we booked was new-fashioned and airy with hot shower, balcony and basic facilities.
Alan
2024-01-21
8/10
Everything was very good, incredible location not far from Very close to both the seafront as well as the sea front, real good experience. In general the staff were incredibly helpful and attentive. It had a huge variety of meals for breakfast, including slices of fresh bread and eggs.
Eddie
2024-01-03
7/10
Special place overall, it is clean, location is particularly good and fab near the church which was within two or three minutes' walking distance along an alley.
Jeffrey
2023-12-20
9/10
The breakfast was complementary with a great view of Southend Pier, liked it. We had a comfy bedroom. The hotel had a particularly good and fab location to a local coffee shop instead.
Edward
2023-12-16
8/10
Its location near attractions was unbeatable. The room was a nice size and well-equipped with comfortable bed and they provided wake-up service when I asked. I thoroughly enjoyed staying at hotel and will be back.
Gary
2023-12-02
8/10
Delightful venue, lovely bar area, marvellous location to Southend on sea. Amazing room, best bathroom. Inclusive and excellent breakfast selection, fantastic staff. Generally brilliant service with parking nearby.
John
2023-11-28
7/10
The breakfast was fairly priced by a very nice waitress, truly enjoyed it.
The hotel needed a little tlc.
Ivor
2023-11-28
8/10
We stayed here before; the staff is calm and the rooms are outstanding. The location was stunning, overlooking the car park. Quick bites Breakwater Cafe located 1 km away was a nice surprise. We ate at a pleasant restaurant for food perfect. Got lovely bed and good blackout curtains, a couch, and a chair.
Jack
2023-11-27
7/10
The location especially in the restaurant making a birthday special was stunning. Calm staff and everything was brand-new. The room was lovely, provided with a great view, balcony, comfy beds.
The staff were clearly inexperienced, didn't expect that coming.
Edwin
2023-11-21
7/10
Neat and functional rooms with a sofa, an ironing set, and a carpet.
Peter
2023-10-29
9/10
Possibly the best and fantastic stay for service in restaurant and reception and staff. Kind staff and absolutely superb breakfasts with £119 rate.
Jim
2023-10-22
7/10
Enjoyed the standard room with comfy beds, felt like we were home.
Richard
2023-10-21
9/10
The rooms with a great view, a balcony, as example were quiet. Our breakfast was absolutely superb and inclusive with a lovely view and coffee machines, as example. All of the staff were kind, faultless.
Chris
2023-10-20
8/10
The hotel's location was very central, on the cliff overlooking the pier. The personal was great. The superb breakfast with a very nice waitress and a lovely view and £119 rate was served in the bar.
John
2023-10-08
6/10
Great and absolutely brilliant place, it has kind staff who readily provided us with an extra duvet upon request. The atmosphere of the hotel is family. The venue has a great bar.
This venue needs a little tlc.
Malcolm
2023-09-21
7/10
It was in the super central location to the lift area.
David
2023-09-21
8/10
The breakfast looked good hot and inclusive, with a great view of Southend Pier, unfortunately we didn't have time and didn't try it. The venue was in a central location right by the centre, pier and town centre and shops, pier, bars and clubs. We was surprised at nearby Lena's Cafe, they had some goodies, drinks.
Joe
2023-09-16
7/10
Truly enjoyed it amongst others I visited before. Had a beautiful 1 night-stay from the moment I checked-in.
Billy
2023-09-15
9/10
The staff were great and very amicable in the entire hotel. Complementary American breakfast served in the bar.
John
2023-09-08
8/10
The breakfast options are warm and complementary with lovely views and in apologetic. The location is particularly good and they have parking off site.
James
2023-08-29
7/10
The staff was outstandingly accommodating and consistently courteous, everything was good. The room was new-fashioned and airy with an ironing set and a carpet. The service here was good.
Max
2023-08-22
7/10
Excellent and absolutely perfect spot close enough to close to the railway station for exploring nearby beaches as well as Adventure Island and Shopping. Victorian-style building, a nice size rooms with a really big comfortable bed, amazing views, kettle.
Kate
2023-08-19
8/10
Lovely, fantastic staff, on reception desk. Delightful and exceptionally good rooms with views of the car park and with good blackout curtains, a sofa and a chair.
Paul
2023-08-17
8/10
Staff were professional, room was a nice size and well furnished with a great view. The hotel's location was excellent, just next door to the centre of the mattress, most sites and the beach, the attractions and the shopping area.
Ben
2023-08-09
7/10
I had an a nice size room with an iron, a couch and a carpet, enjoyed it.
Tom
2023-08-08
7/10
Absolutely perfect location, very relaxing area. Pet-friendly, brand-new room and reasonably priced with air con, the fan plus rejected linen & towels. Friendly efficient staff, early check-in and relaxing bar.
Ralph
2023-07-29
8/10
The room was incredible with good views, good blackout curtains, a sofa, and a chair. We had an American breakfast, the food was well presented. The setting was marvellous, not far from wonderful views from the public rooms.
Edith
2023-07-28
9/10
An air conditioner, a balcony, and swan shaped towels in the room, particularly good location.
David
2023-07-18
9/10
Decent sized and new-fashioned rooms with pleasant views of the sea. Great and fab location, a few steps away from everywhere. Nice stay in shopping area.
George
2023-07-17
8/10
American breakfast with well presented food selection.
Stuart
2023-07-10
9/10
Excellent place, it has fantastic staff on reception desk. Overall the room is comfortable, wonderful and includes good blackout curtains, a sofa set, and a chair. The breakfasts are inclusive and excellent with variety of options.
David
2023-06-29
8/10
Great facilities and good hot and complementary breakfast with lovely views too and tinned meat food, for example, fairly priced.
Simon
2023-06-22
7/10
I was given well-appointed room with over adventure island, an extra bed, for example. Excellent and unbeatable location, London Southend airport was 5 km away. The service was very good, the food was great. Competent and attentive staff who were always there to help.
Simon
2023-06-20
8/10
The location is central. The staff are consistently courteous and outstandingly accommodating. The room is neat and functional with the TV, great views and the air-conditioning.
Dominic
2023-06-19
9/10
Charming place, it was fairly clean and had restful and fantastic staff who readily provided us with an extra duvet upon request.
Sophie
2023-06-02
9/10
The rooms are air-conditioned and a decent size, have nice size bathroom. There is a lot of supplies like : a balcony, swan shaped towels, and a kitchen.
Mark
2023-05-27
7/10
Everything is clean and nice. The staff are hospitable and active and deserve a 3-star rating. It has a particularly good and fab location prior to enquire about the restaurant.
Alfred
2023-04-01
7/10
Stunning location in the shopping area, very close to the adventure island and Southend pier amusement park, pubs and good restaurants and the shops. Outstandingly accommodating employees with manager about this, neat and functional room.
Ben
2023-03-27
9/10
It has great location to see Adventure Island. And the area is shopping near to the " onsite casino ", pubs and resurarents and the railway stations. The rooms are neat and airy and have glorious views on a sea view.
Keith
2023-03-06
7/10
Had absolutely superb breakfasts with a take away continental and excellent view in the bar. Overall the room was fairly quiet with an excellent balcony and bath.
Tim
2023-03-05
9/10
The room was fine with a balcony, fully working air con and fridge, had a good night's sleep. The location was incredible, really close to restaurant, the sea and bars and restaurants, in a nice area.
Raymond
2023-03-04
7/10
Everything was nice, loved our absolutely amazing stay. The rooms were huge with balcony, the staff were pleasant. The restaurant was nice with warm meals.
John
2023-02-28
7/10
The location was marvellous, and we could reach Talk by walking. The breakfast was absolutely superb and inclusive with Vegetarians alike and a fried egg, as for instance and we appreciated the bar where the food was served.
Margaret
2023-02-16
8/10
Overall it was a very delightful stay for service in restaurant and reception and staff. In overall the room was spotless and with rose petals and a large veranda plus great view over seafront.
Dennis
2023-01-28
7/10
Special accommodation with accommodating staff members who readily provided us with an extra duvet upon request.
Arthur
2023-01-05
8/10
Clean place & hospitable staff on reception desk. Extensive breakfast with lots of brilliant food.
Anne
2023-01-05
9/10
Had a really great stay during our first nights. It was in a central location, right by the pier. Moreover, it's near the restaurant, other venues, the town centre. The food at the takeaway breakfast was fab. They had an early check-in.
Michael
2023-01-01
8/10
The location was decent for walking around Southend Pier. It was located in a lovely area near to the centre, and adventure island. The room I booked was kept clean and available with excellent view, a huge bed, an ironing board.
Jonathan
2022-12-21
7/10
Delicious food as for American breakfast.
James
2022-12-11
8/10
Sincerely, it was a great stay during our first nights. Bar was perfect for a breakfast. The location was brilliant and breathtaking, right by the beach, convenient to go everywhere. Had brunch in the The Royal Hotel Restaurant, located nearby. We liked the stay.
Ted
2022-12-10
8/10
We have stayed here for 2 nights and had a good experience. Had central location right on the seafront. What's more, it was close enough to the beach.
Kevin
2022-11-30
9/10
Had en suite bathroom with all essentials.
Fiona
2022-11-28
9/10
Such a SUCH GREAT stay during our first nights. Clean place with amicable and kind staff members and sea views. Brilliant location for our visit to The Venue not too far from the hotel. An iron, an electronic key card and a work desk in the room and the exceptionally comfortable bed.
Frederick
2022-11-21
8/10
The personnel was wonderful, we all felt safe. There were outstanding rooms with balcony and carpet full of dirt.
Francis
2022-11-17
7/10
Standard king room is exceptional, has a best bathroom.
Ella
2022-11-05
9/10
Very impressed with the particularly nice view from our standard room. Astonishing takeaway breakfast options.
Poorly trained staff!
Jon
2022-10-22
9/10
Excellent views of sea, kind staff. Plenty of awesome items for takeaway breakfast.
Kenny
2022-10-17
9/10
The takeaway breakfast is a great bonus. Our hotel is set in a central location adjacent to the beach as well as restaurant.
Jonathan
2022-10-06
8/10
It was an excellent stay during our first nights. Our accommodation was set in a central location just off the sea front as well as the adventure park. Furthermore, the hotel was not too far from The Victoria.
Oliver
2022-10-01
8/10
Incredible and stunning location, near seafront. A safe, central heating and an iron available in the standard room. Takeaway breakfast, astonishing food.
Stuart
2022-10-01
8/10
A great selection of food items served for satisfactory breakfast. Perfect rooms with an iron, an electronic key card and a work desk, etc.
Edward
2022-09-23
8/10
The total stay was great during our first nights. The standard room was equipped with basic facilities, including an iron, an electronic key card and a work desk. The takeaway breakfast offered lots of dishes.
Andrew
2022-09-16
8/10
Our stay here was good, fabulous base for exploring Southend-on-Sea. The staffs were decent & efficient. They helped us get a shuttle to the town. The room was fairly quiet and fine, enjoyed comfortable bed. The buffet breakfast was savoury and had lots of meals.
Keith
2022-08-29
8/10
Its takeaway breakfast is a must, with variety of fine meals. The location is stunning, 2 km from an art gallery.
George
2022-08-15
8/10
The hotel of choice in Southend-on-Sea. The room was beautiful, with an extra bed. Ordered diner at their on-site restaurant RBG Grill.
Peter
2022-08-08
9/10
We had perfect room and there was an exceptionally comfortable bed.
John
2022-07-29
8/10
Very good location and rooms to say the least. Exceptionally comfortable beds, an iron, an electronic key card and a work desk in the room.
Shaun
2022-07-10
9/10
Overall had really lovely stay especially In this pandemic time. Central location adjacent to the beach as well as bars, it was in a modern area. There was Legend - Deli nearby to grab something to eat.
Andy
2022-07-07
9/10
The location was brilliant, within walking distance of Southend Pier. The staff was kind and we appreciated its takeaway breakfast.
Alison
2022-06-01
9/10
It was fairly priced. The rooms were functional and neat, had a shampoo and a shower. The excellent service and shuttle to the beach far exceeded our expectations.
David
2022-04-22
9/10
All is good, I had a nice weekend.
Paul
2022-04-22
8/10
Always exceptionally clean place with pleasant staff and ideal location. The room was well-appointed with an extra bed and had a safe, an iron and an electronic key card.
James
2022-04-01
8/10
All in all, it was fine base for travelling to Southend-on-Sea. Location: the hotel was close enough to restaurants as well as Adventure Island. We appreciated the dinner in nearby Fat Al's.
Wally
2022-03-14
8/10
Thoroughly enjoyed my great stay very disappointed especially In this pandemic time. I was met by good and polite staff at the reception. Booked a room with excellent views of the sea.
Unfortunately my room was very basic.
Matthew
2022-03-02
8/10
I truly enjoyed its staff and location, very beautiful building. Well-mannered staff were with manager about this.
Stephen
2022-01-30
9/10
Staff and location were perfect and I loved that the place was reasonably clean. The restaurant had warm food.
John
2022-01-19
9/10
I loved the reception, it was good. Had early check-in experience and the staff was exceptional.
George
2021-12-19
7/10
Fresh made breakfast, welcoming personnel.
James
2021-10-27
8/10
Convenient location and exceptionally clean place, I appreciated helpful staff. The takeaway breakfast was freshly prepared: pastries and fruit. Walking distance to the wonderful beach. In general the service was efficient too.
Thomas
2021-10-24
9/10
I stayed here 1 night and I really enjoyed it. Lots of goodies for breakfast.
George
2021-10-09
8/10
Hot breakfasts plus supportive staff - best stay. It includes nice restaurant and lovely bar. Individual unique rooms;)))
Mark
2021-09-08
9/10
Useful staff, comfortable bar. It is equipped with jacuzzi, which is a bonus. Location is extremely quiet, just a pleasant stroll away from Southend Planetarium. Loved flexible check-in and late check-out. Not to mention consistent wifi!
Michael
2021-08-03
8/10
Nice basic place, it has beautiful location and views.
Thomas
2021-07-29
8/10
I appreciated that the lobby was nice. Got modern, new-fashioned room with balcony. Meals here were nice and nice.
Chuck
2021-07-22
9/10
I loved the hotel & my really nice stay. Absolutely friendly stuff with a good portion of humor😀
Brian
2021-06-23
8/10
Just wonderful location, super polite staff, fresh clean venue, extensive breakfast. Extraordinary service within 0.5 km of the airport.
Charles
2021-06-03
9/10
We enjoyed being in this property. The bed was super comfy and it was great having balcony and hairdryer. Generally everything was quite new, yet the bathroom was poor.
Ryan
2021-05-26
9/10
It was as expected, had a really really nice stay. Friendly service too. Besides, we could easily park on site. Only 10 min walk to downtown.
Chris
2021-02-18
8/10
We had the most truly memorable few days there. Liked rooms and staff, they were first class! It was across the domestic area. Also, Southchurch Hall was only 1 km from the accommodation.
John
2021-01-28
5/10
The hotel was spotlessly clean and had bright rooms. The breakfast was inclusive, had plenty of options and the food was good! I liked the panoramic view from the room. Everyone who worked there was attentive. Magnificent location to Holy Trinity.
Communication was challenging, wifi was very poor.
Peter
2021-01-02
9/10
Interesting place for discovering Southend-on-Sea. The rooms are airy and nice. Hotel offered plenty of meals for buffet breakfast. Besides, it has a public parking and free Wi Fi...
Jamie
2020-11-13
8/10
We had a sea view from our room. The staff accommodating here.
Robert
2020-05-25
8/10
the room was large. within 15 mins walk to sea life adventure and very close to other tourist sites.
Desmond
2020-05-20
9/10
Good sized rooms. We loved the pretty view. 3-star hotel in Southend-on-Sea.
John
2020-03-06
8/10
It will take about 5 minutes to reach sea life adventure by foot. Next to southend pier, 15 minutes' walk to Southend Victoria train station.
