The Rochford Hotel

On working days breakfast needs to start at 6.30am. Cobwebs in the bedroom, carpet a little grubby, no bedside light.

Proximity to main road, woken up very early. See above comments but not terrible for the price.

Large room

Sparse furniture

Smooth operation. Helpful and cheerful staff who offered help without being asked. Room was spacious enough

An easy chair would have been welcome

Easy to find hotel with good parking facilities. Room was well presented with towels on bed and enough seats. Tv on wall and desk to use. Plenty of lighting in room including table lamps. Breakfast was lovely and included in price. Hospitality staff very friendly and polite.

When arriving at hotel no one was at the desk. Granted a wedding reception was taking place so appreciate busier than normal but phone on desk said call number if no one is in attendance. We assumed this meant they would be carrying some sort of mobile on them but 3 attempts later no one answered. I had to disturb one of the wedding party to find out if anyone was actually working. He said they were through a room. Upon asking was completing ignored but the waiter clearing glasses and when stepping out of his way no thank you. Lady who greeted was very hostile to begin with but eventually must have realised and became friendlier.

A great location for an overnight stay, for Southend Airport, which is just a five minute drive away. Very comfortable rooms and great staff.

We would have liked breakfast, but it doesn't commence until 8.30 at weekends. This isn't made clear on the website. However, the staff kindly allowed us to have toast and coffee prior to 8.30, which was very helpful.

Excellent location, friendly and professional staff, nothing too much trouble. Had to leave too early so missed breakfast