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About the Hotel

Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, SS1 2AL

“This hotel is perfectly situated right on the seafront, making it a breeze to enjoy the beach and stunning views.”view full review

Park Inn By Radisson Palace, a 3-star hotel in Southend-on-Sea, occupies a historic, grade-2-listed building on the seaside. This hotel features seven seaside meeting rooms, a chandelier-ensconced dining room with vista sea views, and modern fitness facilities.

Colorful Soundproofed Accommodations

The 137 colorful and soundproofed rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with Freeview channels, and Dove toiletries. Guests staying at Park Inn can choose from standard sea view rooms with double or twin beds and family rooms with en-suite bathrooms.

Local Cuisine Selection

RBG Bar & Grill serves a varied breakfast and evening menu featuring local favorites like fish and chips. The bar is perfect for Friday night gatherings, where guests can enjoy a meal from the bar menu in the Bar Lounge area.

Business and Entertainment

The hotel offers bespoke meeting solutions with seven modern training rooms featuring natural daylight and flexible layouts. Guests can visit Adventure Island or Sea Life Adventure to see otters, sharks, and penguins in over 40 displays before enjoying adult entertainment at local casinos and pubs.

Thames-Side Location

Located along Southend-on-Sea's Western Esplanade overlooking the River Thames, the Park Inn By Radisson Palace lies just 64.5 km east of London. The famous Southend Pier extends 2.5 km into the Thames Estuary, with London accessible in less than an hour via two major railway lines.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

26 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Family Room

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Standard Room Sea View

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2 persons

26 m²

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Southend-on-Sea900 m

Airports

London Southend (SEN) 4.7 km

London City (LCY) 58.5 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Rooms!

“The room we stayed in was impressively spacious, allowing us to move around comfortably during our visit.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast spread was a highlight, offering a wonderful variety of freshly prepared items that catered to all tastes.” view full review

Accessible Areas

“The accessible features in the building made moving around seamless, allowing for a stress-free experience.” view full review

Great Kitchenette!

“The kitchenette in our room was well-equipped, making it easy to prepare meals during our stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Billiard tables

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Grocery shopping service
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet
Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Soundproofed rooms

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, SS1 2AL

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Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, SS1 2AL

City landmarks

Aquarium

Sea Life Adventure

810 m

Landmark

Southchurch Hall

1.3 km

Museum

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium

1.0 km

Landmark

Southend Planetarium

990 m

Gallery

Beecroft Art Gallery

1.0 km

Garden

Southchurch Hall Gardens

1.3 km

Shopping Area

The Victoria Shopping Centre

870 m

Stadium

Roots Hall

2.7 km

Museum

Prittlewell Priory

2.3 km

Gallery

Focal Point Gallery

650 m

Park

Southchurch Park

1.6 km

Landmark

The Jazz Centre UK

950 m

Landmark

Churchill Gardens

2.3 km

Park

Priory Park

2.1 km

Landmark

Prittlewell Pump

2.1 km

Park

Chalkwell Park

3.0 km

Library

Shoeburyness Library

4.1 km

Store

Southend Kitesurfing

4.1 km

Cemetery

St Andrew South Shoebury

4.1 km

Gallery

Two Tree Gallery

4.4 km

Landmark

Leigh Heritage Centre

4.6 km

Park

Gunners Park

4.4 km

Landmark

MOD Foulness Island Museum

4.6 km

Garden

Leigh Library Gardens

4.6 km

Landmark

Old Leigh

5.0 km

Nearby

Theme Park

Adventure Island

300 m

Museum

Southend Pier

230 m

Western Esplanade

Southend Cliff Gardens

480 m

Museum

Southend-on-Sea Pier

340 m

Shopping Area

The Royals Shopping Centre

490 m

Restaurants

Cafe Rebecca

270 m

Pier West Cafe Western Esplanade

The Pier Arches Cafe

240 m

14 Pier Approach Western Esplanade

Lena's Cafe

250 m

13 Pier Approach

Clarkes Fish Restaurant

300 m

9 Marine Parade

The Rose Restaurant

330 m

13 Marine Parade

Alfie's Authentic English Fish & Chips

250 m

Western Esplanade

BB's Coffee And Muffins

160 m

1 High Street The Royals Shopping Centre

Costa Coffee

280 m

1 Heygate Avenue The Royals Shopping Centre

Royal Fish and Chips

280 m

25 High Street

The cricketers

210 m

Royal Terrace

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

were satisfied with the hotel and would gladly return

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

5.6

Location

9.0

Service

6.0

Dining

5.4

3.5/5 based on 1859 reviews

#14 of 20 hotels in Southend-on-Sea based on Tripadvisor

Oscar

United Kingdom, February 2025

6.4/10

The hotel has some substantial strengths, particularly its spacious rooms with lovely sea views, making it a delightful place to unwind. However, the overall condition of the property could use significant improvements, especially in cleanliness and maintenance. While the location is great, the dining experience leaves room for enhancement in terms of service and variety.

Rooms

7.0

Our room was spacious with stunning sea views, which made our stay enjoyable. However, it could definitely use some freshening up and better cleanliness.

Service

5.0

The service could be improved, as we faced some issues with housekeeping and had to inquire multiple times for assistance.

Location

9.0

The location is fantastic, right by the seafront with easy access to nearby attractions, which enhances the overall experience.

Dining

5.0

Dining options could be better, as we encountered mixed-up breakfast orders and limited options.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities are generally acceptable but feel dated and in need of refurbishment. It's functional but not impressive.

Sebastian

United Kingdom, January 2025

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. While the location is fantastic, with a lovely view of the seafront and proximity to attractions, the room quality left much to be desired. The service was friendly and compliance with requests was appreciated, but the overall state of the rooms and facilities showed signs of neglect. It's a shame because the setting is beautiful, but I wouldn't recommend it until improvements are made.

Rooms

5.0

The room I had was spacious with a nice view, but the overall quality and upkeep were disappointing, as it felt outdated and in need of maintenance.

Service

7.0

The staff was quite friendly and proactive in addressing concerns, but issues with room service and requests for housekeeping were frustrating.

Location

9.0

Fantastic location right by the seafront and within walking distance to local attractions. It was easy to access everything I wanted to see.

Dining

6.0

Dining options were decent, though some orders got mixed up. The views while dining were lovely, but the breakfast could use more variety.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities need a complete refurbishment. The carpets and other amenities were not well-maintained, detracting from the overall experience.

Mason

United Kingdom, December 2024

6.2/10

The hotel has an impressive location right by the seafront with beautiful views, and the room size is generous, which is a significant plus. Unfortunately, the overall quality of the room left much to be desired, with several maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns present throughout my stay. While the staff was friendly, some aspects of service could definitely use improvement. It's unfortunate, considering the potential this place has.

Rooms

5.0

My room was quite large with a nice view, but it was poorly maintained and cleanliness was an issue.

Service

5.0

Service was friendly, but there were instances of miscommunication about room cleaning preferences.

Location

9.0

The hotel is right on the seafront, providing great views and easy access to nearby attractions.

Dining

6.0

Breakfast offerings were mediocre at best, with some items being subpar in quality.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities seemed outdated and in need of refurbishment to match guest expectations.

Scarlett

United Kingdom, October 2024

6.6/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. While the location is ideal and the rooms are spacious, the overall cleanliness and quality of some amenities left a lot to be desired. The staff were generally friendly, but there were issues during my stay that made it less than perfect. Overall, it was of decent value for the location, but I think the hotel needs some improvements.

Rooms

7.0

The room I stayed in was spacious and had a balcony with a nice view, but it could really benefit from a refurbishment as it felt a bit outdated.

Service

6.0

Service was a bit hit or miss. Although staff were friendly, I had to go to reception multiple times for housekeeping issues which wasn't ideal.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a fantastic location right near the sea and many shops, making it very convenient and enjoyable.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was a bit disappointing. The offerings were limited and the quality could be improved.

Facilities

6.0

While the facilities were decent, they seemed dated and could use some upgrades.

Cameron

United Kingdom, September 2024

6.4/10

I had a decently enjoyable stay at the hotel with great sea views and friendly staff. However, the cleanliness of the room left much to be desired, especially with mold and crumbs found in the shower and carpet. The bar food was a highlight, but the breakfast quality was disappointing. Overall, while the location was fantastic and the staff were warm, there's definitely room for improvement in the room maintenance and breakfast offerings.

Rooms

5.0

The room was spacious and had beautiful sea views, but unfortunately, the cleanliness was lacking, with noticeable mold and stains.

Service

7.0

Most staff members were friendly and attentive, particularly the bar staff, but there were inconsistencies in reception service.

Location

9.0

The hotel is perfectly located near Adventure Island and offers stunning sea views, making it a great spot for local attractions.

Dining

5.0

While the bar food was delicious, breakfast options fell short in quality and variety, which was disappointing.