Skylark Hotel, Southend-on-Sea
About the Hotel
Skylark Hotel is a recently refurbished establishment located adjacent to London Southend Airport in Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom. It features modern comforts across 75 guest rooms and provides excellent facilities for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel occupies a 2.5 hectare site in a vibrant coastal area known for its lengthy seafront, amusement park, and cultural events.
Location
The hotel's location allows easy access to the A127, A13, and A12, connecting visitors to the M25 and central London. Local attractions such as Southend beach, the amusement park, and the famous pier are within a short drive. The nearest train station within the London Southend Airport complex provides a convenient rail link to London Liverpool Street in approximately 35 minutes.
Rooms
Each of the 75 rooms at Skylark Hotel is designed with a modern climate control system and equipped with essential amenities. Guests can choose from various room types, including double, twin, triple, family, and suite arrangements. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee making facilities, and private bathrooms with showers. The hotel's air-conditioned accommodations cater to diverse preferences and requirements.
Eat & Drink
The adjacent Pegasus Restaurant offers a well-refurbished dining experience suitable for business lunches and afternoon teas. Live entertainment is available during select lunch and evening hours, enhancing the dining atmosphere. The restaurant accommodates up to 180 guests and can be hired for corporate or social events, while the Astro Bar provides a spacious setting for casual drinks and light meals.
Leisure & Business
Skylark Hotel features extensive facilities for meetings and conferences on a single floor, catering to diverse business needs. The hotel ensures business travelers have access to secretarial support and designated areas for privacy. Leisure options include nearby golf courses and the bustling attractions of Southend, ensuring a balanced experience for guests.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
Business
- Business centre
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Television in lobby
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel offers spacious rooms that may need some redecorating but come with essential amenities like coffee, tea, and biscuits replenished daily. The service was top-notch, with incredibly friendly and helpful staff, though a refund request was reluctantly met. The location is suitable for those using Southend airport but traffic may be an issue for beachfront visits. The dining options are satisfactory with room for improvement. Outside of the hotel may need better maintenance.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were very spacious and good value for money, but I was disappointed to find mine in the outside building, so far from the entrance. The service was top-notch and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The location was convenient for my visit, but the outside of the building was not well-maintained. Dining was value for money and the meal was delicious and hot, but the atmosphere could be improved. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.
The hotel was perfect for my stay. The family room we booked was large and spacious, though it wasn't completely clean when we checked in. The service provided by the staff was exceptional; they were lovely and couldn't have been more helpful. The location was decent for our needs, very close to Southend airport, but a bit run down and in need of some TLC. The dining experience was nice, but having a cooked option would have been better. Overall, it was a comfortable stay with friendly staff, great for airport proximity but needing some improvements.
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