Travelodge Southend on Sea in Essex

It's the bride-to-be's special weekend and we all know that truly fantastic hen parties start with somewhere comfy, well placed for nights out and easy on the bank account. This delightful hotel, a short jaunt from Southend-on-Sea's ‘golden mile', has everything you need for an unforgettable hen weekend.

As maid of honour you're duty bound to sort out the bride-to-be's final weekend of single life before tying the knot and the seaside is the perfect place to show her just how much she means to you and the rest of the hens. Luckily the hotel is super easy to get to, just half a mile from the Southend Central train station and two and a half miles from Southend Airport. What's more, if you decide to drive, there is parking at the hotel for a small extra cost. But the location just keeps on giving as the hotel is also a stone's throw from all the classic arcades, bars and restaurants so you'll never be without somewhere to grab a cocktail (or two).

Inside you'll find the hotel is the perfect place to chill out between hen do activities. The hotel prides itself on giving everyone a fantastic night's sleep and up in your room you'll find an incredible king-sized bed complete with four cloud-like pillows, great for getting as much beauty sleep as you like. You'll also find tea and coffee making facilities that will no doubt come in handy when soothing any sore heads from the night before. If you need anything else the helpful 24-hour reception is always on hand.

The room's bathrooms all have showers, free toiletries and plenty of space for you to get ready en masse without getting in each other's hair (literally). You can even entertain yourself with the Freeview TV in the room while you're waiting for the special lady to get herself looking amazing for the night ahead.

So organise an unforgettable seaside weekend (and earn yourself some serious maid of honour points in the process) starting with this fantastic hotel.