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Situated in Rochford, Better than a hotel is a recently renovated accommodation, 6.9 km from Adventure Island and 33 km from Chelmsford Train Station. This apartment features free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is located 37 km from Upminster. The 1-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the apartment. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Better than a hotel can arrange a bicycle rental service. Hylands Park is 37 km from the accommodation, while intu Lakeside Shopping Centre is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Southend Airport, 1 km from Better than a hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.3
High score for Rochford
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rani
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Very clean and the host was very accommodating. We were given early access to get ready for a wedding.
  • Emily
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, very clean, amazing host who responded very quickly to every query, amazing facilities
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely apartment, cosy, clean, tidy, easy to find and get to, great location, friendly owner and others who attended, great value and yes better than a hotel
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Daniella

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score

Daniella
This is a private property with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a shared main entrance. Guest will have own bathroom and full access to living room and kitchen.
Your comfort and happiness is very important, nothing is too much trouble.
It’s very central, 5 mins walk to train station, local supermarket 3 mins walk, yet very quiet.
Languages spoken: English,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Better than a hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free WiFi 56 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Shared kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Alarm clock
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bathrobe
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Computer
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Radio
    • Fax
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Common areas
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Food & Drink
    • Wine/champagne
      Additional charge
    • Minibar
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Pub crawls
      Additional charge
    • Badminton equipment
    • Tennis equipment
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Transport
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Laundry
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    Miscellaneous
    • Adult only
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Chinese

    House rules

    Better than a hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    Available 24 hours

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Better than a hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Better than a hotel

    • Check-in at Better than a hotel is from 00:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Better than a hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Tennis equipment
      • Pub crawls
      • Badminton equipment
      • Bicycle rental

    • The prices at Better than a hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Better than a hotel has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Better than a hotel is 850 yards from the centre of Rochford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Better than a hotel can accommodate the following group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.