The Essex County Hotel is a charming traditional hotel situated on Marine Parade, offering spectacular views across the Thames Estuary. Located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, this elegant Victorian property combines period character with modern amenities. The hotel features comfortable accommodation, meeting and event facilities, and is ideally positioned for both business and leisure guests. With its prime seafront location, guests enjoy easy access to Southend's pier, beaches, and town centre attractions. The venue offers flexible meeting spaces suitable for conferences, training events, and private functions, all complemented by professional service and catering facilities.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Conference Room | 60 | — | 24 | 40 | 30 | — | — |
| Breakout Room | 20 | — | 12 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Competitive rates available for meetings and events. Group booking discounts available. Contact hotel directly for current pricing and packages.
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31 Marine Parade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2EL, United Kingdom
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Essex County Hotel is a verified hotel in Southend-on-Sea, hosting up to 80 guests, with day delegate rates from £70. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Networking. Verified on-site: wi-fi, food & catering, bedrooms, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, receptions and networking events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 80 guests in theatre style, 60 in classroom style, 40 in boardroom style
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Full catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment breaks
On-site parking available for delegates, additional public parking nearby
The Essex County Hotel is a charming traditional hotel situated on Marine Parade, offering spectacular views across the Thames Estuary. Located in the heart of Southend-on-Sea, this elegant Victorian property combines period character with modern amenities. The hotel features comfortable accommodation, meeting and event facilities, and is ideally positioned for both business and leisure guests. With its prime seafront location, guests enjoy easy access to Southend's pier, beaches, and town centre attractions. The venue offers flexible meeting spaces suitable for conferences, training events, and private functions, all complemented by professional service and catering facilities.
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