Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea
The only hotel on this airport list with its own shuttle
Airport access
How you get from this hotel to the gate.
About this hotel
Park Inn by Radisson Palace stands out on this list for one specific reason: it is the only property tagging a dedicated airport shuttle directly, which removes the taxi-or-train guesswork that comes with most nearby hotels. Beyond the transfer, the rooms are unassuming rather than showy, some looking over the river for a view that beats a car park, and air conditioning runs throughout rather than relying on open windows. The restaurant on site handles dinner without needing to find somewhere open late, the pet-friendly policy is a genuine option for anyone travelling with an animal, and the golf tag gives an unusual way to fill a long layover. The property is smoke-free throughout for guests sensitive to that.
- Airport shuttle
- River views
- Pet-friendly
- Golf facilities
Our take
I would choose Park Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea for a London Southend Airport flight when a dedicated hotel shuttle matters more than finish. River views from some rooms, an on-site restaurant for dinner, and a pet-friendly policy add practical value, and golf facilities suit a long layover. A rating of 7.6 suggests unassuming rooms, so I would book it for the shuttle and the practical facilities.
- Confirm the shuttle schedule directly with the hotel before booking, especially around an unusually early or late flight.
- Request a river-view room specifically, not every room in the property faces that side.
- Mention any pets when booking so the hotel can allocate an appropriate room in advance.
Why we love it
- Dedicated airport shuttle, the only one on this list
- River views from some rooms
- Pet-friendly rooms available
- Golf facilities for a long layover
Why guests love itPark Inn by Radisson Palace, Southend-on-Sea is a hotel rated 7.6 from more than 1,500 reviews, with unassuming rooms, some with river views. It runs its own dedicated airport shuttle, which is the main reason to choose it for London Southend Airport. Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning are included, a restaurant covers dinner, and the hotel is pet-friendly, smoke-free and offers golf facilities for a long layover.