We stayed at the lodge in August 2008 and were very happy with the location. Our friends were…read moregetting married in Stock and it was nearby other wedding festivities. Also, the train ride to London wasn't terribly long and well worth the trip. The station is just a mile from the lodge. The rooms were clean with private bathrooms. Absolutely no complaints regarding the room. It would have been nice if the cleaning ladies had held off on vacuuming early in the morning but, it helped to get us out of bed and off for the day. Adjacent to a Toby Carvery there was breakfast included each morning which consisted of cereals, yogurt, fruit, juices, cheeses, and I think toast. Being gluten-free my choices were fairly limited but it was an alright breakfast. We ate at the Carvery for one meal and it was nice - the other guests seemed to be really excited about it. I was much more satisfied with the food at The Hoop in pub nearby. If we were going back to that particular area again we would definitely consider staying here again and be willing to check out other locations. For the price and amenities it was everything we needed.

What can I say? It's a Premier Inn. It's better than a Travelodge, but it's never going to be…read morefancy, is it? Stayed here with work last night. The receptionist was dead friendly and that, and my room was clean. The towels were a little bit tired and thin, not fluffy and warm like I like them, but that's one of the reasons the room was only £64 I bet. I sound like I wasn't impressed, and I wasn't, but I did have an incredibly comfy and satisfying night's sleep. Lovely, it was. I heart blackout curtains and hard mattresses. Incidentally, I went to see Othello at the West Yorkshire Playhouse the other night, and now I've seen Lenny Henry in action I sort of want to compare Premier Inn notes, like we're friends or something.

I am a bit of a fan of all of the Premier Inn hotels of late. Many of them I have been refurbished…read morewith the last 12 months at the most. The Southend branch near to the airport is of a very good standard with a very clean and good quality room. Staff on resection are very professional and gave. Avery warm welcome. The attached Beefeater was equally good with very. In summary very good quality for the price

a lovely big pub with ample outdoor seating areas also, and they offer hotel services too…read more a good selection of drinks to offer, and the food is nice and reasonably priced also. staf are welcoming, friendly and helpful, serving you quickly and efficiently. a good pub to socialise in, as well to go for a quiet drink too.

A lovely grand old hotel built in 1891, on a cliff overlooking the Thames estuary, with view rooms…read morelike ours on the front. The Tuxedo bar serves great Cosmopolitans, and there is a full dinner restaurant in the lobby called the Great Tides. Bring a credit card because they are cashless.

The Westcliff Hotel is run by the Muthu Group. It fronts Westcliff Parade Street with sweeping…read moreviews of the Thames Estuary. It is across from the gardens and walks along the bluffs. A short walk takes you to the Pleasure Pier and amusement park, or to Seaside's famed shopping/restaurant area. The hotel was built in 1891, but is nicely kept up and upgraded. There is a large lounge area on the ground floor as well as a bar and restaurant. Outside seating areas also are available in front of the hotel. The staff are pleasant and quick to please. We were very pleased with the bar and restaurant, both gave excellent service. Well crafted cocktails and delicious, well presented meals. Our room was on the 3rd floor with a commanding view of the river. The room was pleasant and had a small but nice bathroom. Fluffy white towels and a full set of toiletries. A very nice choice for the bank holiday weekend!

Having been here both as a performer and an audience member, the venue is a lot bigger than you'd…read morebelieve, as are the shows. Thriller: The Michael Jackson Story was here a while ago, and blew me away, (even though I felt only the young kid was the only one to pay a true tribute to the undisputed King Of Pop). Sometimes they do have the sound a little too loud for the venue, but this is only on the more rock/metal style live performances, such as Thriller, and other such shows. If you do have a balcony seat though, beware of the steep overhang, and the low hand-rails, as a 6'2" Epileptic, I could easily fall over these, (I've had further drops though, heh), and I feel that as far as safety is concerned, (not just for me, but also for others, such as blind people such as my Mother), that these hand-rails should be raised more. In short, a great place to go for a reasonably priced show, but don't get a balcony seat if you've had a few to drink, lol.

One of two theatres in Southend, the Cliff's performances can be a bit hit and miss so it's best to…read morecheck the website in advance to see if anything interesting will be playing. However, sometimes musical productions form London will tour and they often have a short run of a week or two at the Cliffs. I have been lucky enough to see the touring production of Fame and also The Woman in Black (which was terrifying!) here. The prices are also much less expensive than going to the West End and the theatre is smaller and more intimate - you definitely get a better view of the stage. The sweets are just as pricy though!