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The Palace Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel with restaurant

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Front of property
Family Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, England, SS1 2AL
  • Place, Adventure Island
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Southend Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (SEN-Southend)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Sea View | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Southend-on-Sea

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Southend Pier and Adventure Island. Southend Cliff Gardens and Three Shells Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Adventure Island - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Southend Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Southend Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Three Shells Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cliffs Pavilion - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Southend Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Utopia Coffee Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Craftwerk Beers - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Last Post (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BB coffee and muffins - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Palace Hotel

3-star beach hotel with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3767 square feet (350 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Palace Hotel.

This 3-star Southend-on-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 137 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3767 sq ft of conference space
  • 350 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Palace Hotel offers 137 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 25 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

Property Registration Number 06530365

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Park Inn Palace
Park Inn Palace Southend-on-Sea
Park Inn Radisson Palace
Park Inn Radisson Palace Hotel
Park Inn Radisson Palace Hotel Southend-on-Sea
Park Inn Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
Park Inn Southend-on-Sea
Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
Radisson Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea Radisson
Park Inn By Radisson Palace Southend-On-Sea Essex
Park Inn Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea Hotel
Park Inn By Radisson Palace Southend-On-Sea Essex
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend on Sea
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea Hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea Southend-on-Sea

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Palace Hotel to the airport?

The Palace Hotel is 3 mi (15-min drive) away from the London (SEN-Southend) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palace Hotel?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palace Hotel on Apr 28, 2026 start from $103, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Palace Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Palace Hotel.

How close is The Palace Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Three Shells Beach and 8-minute walk from Southend Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Palace Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Palace Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 12.00 for adults and GBP 12.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Palace Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rendezvous Southend Casino (9-min walk) and Genting Casino (14-min walk) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Palace Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Palace Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Palace Hotel have a pool?

The Palace Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Palace Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Palace Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Palace Hotel to downtown Southend-on-Sea?

The Palace Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Southend-on-Sea.

The Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1003 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Osman

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Lilia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The whole building looked neglected. The hallway walls were dirty and there was an unpleasant smell. The room carpet was stained, and the bathroom was outdated. To be fair, the stay was very cheap, so I did not expect luxury. However, basic cleanliness and proper maintenance should still be expected. I paid extra for a sea view room. While the room did face the sea, the balcony was dirty and poorly maintained. There was a sign on the balcony door saying that it had a table and chairs to enjoy the view, but there was nothing there. Paying extra for amenities that were not provided was disappointing. The check-in experience was also frustrating. The staff could not find my payment, even though it had already been made. Instead of trying to resolve the issue themselves, I had to look for and provide the payment information. Although they eventually apologised, the initial interaction could have been handled more smoothly. This hotel operates under the name of a well-known chain, which sets certain expectations regarding standards and service. Overall, even considering the low price, the experience was below expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Allene

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was absolutely freezing when we first checked in as there was a gap in between the window and the frame, meaning that a horrible draft was blowing through the room throughout the stay. I had to stuff the gap with pillowcases I had brought with me which helped to reduce the draft but it was still very much present. The heating in the room also didn’t work, so we had a small electric heater there that did what it could to warm the rather large room. It wasn’t sufficient however, so we had to ask for a second heater on our second day which we kept on around the clock. It’s winter and the hotel is by a beach; gaps in windows and the heating not working is not ok. There were little hairs around the tap of the sink where it looked like a gentleman had recently shaved and the area hadn’t been cleaned well enough. The mugs also didn’t look like they had been cleaned properly, had to give them and the kettle a thorough rinse before using. The shower basin filled up extremely quickly when showering, I was very conscious of how long I was in there because each time I looked down there seemed to be another inch of water and I thought it would spill out onto the bathroom floor. The toilet had a small but constant trickle of water filling the bowl so it never flushed fully on the first try and the sink had no water pressure to speak of, looks to be a slight plumbing issue. Otherwise, the receptionists were very polite and generous and the location was great for our needs.
Dust and webs on lighting fixtures, not being dusted/wiped down very well.
Pillowcases stuffed into window gaps to try to reduce draft.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Adebayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Something needs to be done about the key card. You have to try couple of times before it works
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

vince

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cobwebs on the windows, and spiderwebs on the curtains attached to the walls. No instructions on how to operate the tv or the air conditioning. Took clean towel from the rail only to find long black hair inside fold on towel, ( myself and my guest both have blond hair) Asked for decaf tea when at breakfast and server forgot!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this hotel a few years back so had no problem booking again. Sadly the property has been badley neglected. Public areas dirty, carpets worn out and bad smell of blocked drains. Dirty tables and floor in resturant. Didn't bother complaing at the time. Staff must be sick of fending of complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great sea view nice clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff were friendly, bed was comfortable, two heaters provided so nice and warm, lots of towels. Could've done with a few more pillows for the bed and I couldn't find the TV remote.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was old and needed updating. Hotel staff were nice. Food was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

ahmed

Very very dirty carpets . Cold room with no heater
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dan

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff however room felt very neglected and the carpets were disgusting. Lack of on site parking is a huge inconvenience when travelling for work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

kirsty, kempsey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great basic stay, everything was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff Stained carpets and curtains in the bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martijn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice and helpful. The room carpets and furniture are very old and stained. I would not stay in this hotel again unless it was renovated.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely friendly staff but room freezing cold due to broken window catch and carpet filthy and stained with bleach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Vuzubuhle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very poor no parking and bedroom was unclean We asked for double bed but they give us 2 single bed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tony

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Becoming more run down each time we visit, stained carpets throughout hotel , one pillow, no hot water, generally shabby. Will no longer stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveler
The bed was very uncomfortable and the carpark cost £25 overnight
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Eugene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Untidy, dirty room. Ridiculous that the hotel cannot get a discount from the local parking facility. Outrageous amount. Balcony was dirty and too close to other guests. Hotel needs refurbishments. Fantastic location but wasted opportunity. Beds were uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025