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About the Hotel

Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, SS1 2AL
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Near Southend Pier
Very good
7.5
6.6
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Offering a perfect location just 550 m from St Matthews, the 3-star smoke-free The Palace Hotel Southend-on-Sea includes 7 function rooms for various purposes. Boasting spacious rooms along with an à la carte restaurant, the inviting hotel is situated near a train station.

Location

Overlooking the River Thames, the inn is located about 5 minutes' walk from The Shrubbery. Kursaal is a mere 0.9 km away, while Talk is within easy reach of the Palace.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Three Shells Beach, which is approximately 500 metres away. Within 5 minutes' walk of this accommodation you'll find Adventure Island.

Southend Travel Centre bus station is 0.7 km from the hotel, and the courtyard-style sun garden "Chalkwell Park" is about 3 km away.

Rooms

There are 136 rooms at The Palace Hotel, each of them has an iron, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. The rooms also have carpeted flooring. They come with a separate toilet and a shower along with such comforts as a hairdryer and bath sheets. Enjoy views of the sea, while staying at the property.

Eat & Drink

This Southend-on-Sea hotel features RBG Grill restaurant. A lounge bar is available on site. It also looks onto the estuary. You can try British cuisine in a seafood restaurant which is located very close by.

Leisure & Business

Enjoy a casino and a ballroom and other entertainment at the Palace Southend-on-Sea. With a gym available, guests have the opportunity to attend fitness classes, allowing them to stay fit during their stay at this hotel. Business travellers will make use of a laptop safe and a photocopier offered at meeting rooms and a conference space on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll along Southend's famous pier, the longest in the world.
  • Try fish and chips at The Fish House on the seafront.
  • Discover local art at the Beecroft Art Gallery downtown.
  • Visit Adventure Island for thrills and fun for the whole family.
  • Explore the vibrant Southend Market for unique crafts and snacks.
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The Palace Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Room
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Family Room
2 persons
435 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Standard Room Sea View
2 persons
280 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Sea view
Shower
Superior Room
2 persons
410 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
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Facilities

The Palace Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 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
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The Palace Hotel Location

Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, SS1 2AL
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Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom, SS1 2AL
Nearby
Theme Park
Adventure Island
1000 ft
Museum
Southend Pier
800 ft
Western Esplanade
Southend Cliff Gardens
1600 ft
Museum
Southend-on-Sea Pier
1200 ft
Shopping Area
The Royals Shopping Centre
1700 ft
Restaurants
Cafe Rebecca
900 ft
Pier West Cafe Western Esplanade
The Pier Arches Cafe
800 ft
14 Pier Approach Western Esplanade
Lena's Cafe
900 ft
13 Pier Approach
Bella John's Fish & Chips
800 ft
11 Pier Approach Western Esplanade
Alfie's Authentic English Fish & Chips
900 ft
Western Esplanade
Clarkes Fish Restaurant
1000 ft
9 Marine Parade
Utopia Coffee
900 ft
Heygate Ave 2 The Royals Shopping Centre
The Rose Restaurant
1100 ft
13 Marine Parade
Royal Fish and Chips
1000 ft
25 High Street
The Three Shells
1500 ft
Western Esplanade At Sea Life Adventure
Getting around
City Centre
Southend-on-Sea11 min  ·  3000 ft
Airports
London Southend (SEN)8 min  ·  3.0 mi
London City (LCY)90 min  ·  37.0 mi
Train
Southend Victoria Railway Station12 min  ·  3300 ft
Southend East Railway Station16 min  ·  4300 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 06:00-12:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP12 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech, Hungarian, Bulgarian
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
136
Former name
Park Inn Palace, Southend-on-Sea

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Palace Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1891 verified reviews
6.5/10
Nice
55%
Recommend
Breakfast
10.0/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Comfort
7.7/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
6.0/10
Location
9.1/10
Paid Wi-Fi
3.3/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
7.7/10
Guest reviews
based on 1859 reviews
3.5/5
based on 280 reviews
7.5/10
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