Have a first look inside the new boutique hotel which is opening in Southend next month.

Seven Hotel will open on Clifton Terrace following a £4million investment.

The four storey building will have 37 bedrooms.

The hotel’s 70 cover Aurum Restaurant and adjoining gin-centric bar, which features over 30 types of gin, will become the focal point of Seven.

Upon entering the hotel, guests are met by reception staff who will take on a more relaxed check in process, by the open fireplace in the bar area, before being shown to their room.

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Seven Hotel is working with award winning designers, Adam Tibbatts, whose contemporary, yet timeless concept is evident throughout the hotel.

From the statement lighting in the bar and restaurant areas, to the bespoke designed seating, amenities, fixtures and technology in the bedrooms.

Inspiration for design and fittings was appropriately taken from the hotel’s surroundings, iridescent metallic hues with tones of sea green are featured throughout, polished brass and marble adorn the hallways and surfaces, whilst vast bi-folding doors, floor to ceiling windows and open terrace areas allows for natural light to flood in.

Every bedroom is different in shape and size and guests should opt for front rooms to take advantage of the breath-taking views across Southend’s famed pier.

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In addition, the fourth floor will offer 5 luxury suites, each with their own living and bedroom areas, wet rooms with rain showers, sliding French windows and a terrace.

Head chef of Aurum, and local to the area, Simon Webb, brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise.

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Having worked with many of the UK’s top chefs including the Roux family and Michelin starred Simon Hulstone, Chef Webb’s menu showcases a very modern British cuisine with emphasis on local Essex suppliers and producers.

Diners can expect simplistic food cooked to perfection, with dishes including Wild Turbot, smoked celeriac, cockles and seaweed and Essex Bird, black garlic, cepes and Endive.

Southend has seen a significant surge in demand with holidaymakers, with an increase in 25% more tourists in 2016/2017, placing it within the top 10 destinations in the UK, who are experiencing an ongoing rise in popularity.