Description of the Hotel
This 5-storey hotel is housed in a building that dates back to 1881 and underwent renovation work in 2003. It comprises a total of 112 rooms including 5 suites and facilities include an inviting, air-conditioned foyer with a welcoming 24-hour reception desk, a currency exchange bureau and a cloakroom in addition to a lift, a stylish bar and a restaurant with highchairs for infants in which traditional English as well as international dishes are on offer. A public Internet terminal may be taken advantage of, as can the room and laundry services.
Location description
This comfortable city hotel is located at the heart of Birmingham within metres of the lively city centre and just walking distance of many of the top sights including the Bullring Shopping Centre, the world-famous Symphony Hall and the National Sealife Centre. It is just 500 m to a selection of bars and pubs whilst links to the public transport network can easily be reached on foot lying just 50 m away. Birmingham airport is 16 km away.
Description of the rooms
The rooms afford an innovative style, blending Victorian and minimalist designs and features exclusive and unique works of art. All are carpeted and come with a king-sized bed and further facilities include a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, Internet access and centrally controlled heating.
Entertainment and sports facilities
Sports enthusiasts may pay a visit to the well-equipped in-house gym and guests may kick back and relax in the hotel sauna.
Further details
Exit rail station on Birmingham new st up the escalators, turn left and follow 50 metres, then turn right and then left by the Perfume shop, walk until you see the ramp. Al the bottom turn left, over the crossing, staying on the left. Walk past Waterstones Book store until finding Oasis clothes shop, turn left into the Burlington Arcade and the hotel is just ahead. Driving from National exhibition centre and Birmingham international airport, take sign for A45, go over several islands, take A45 Coventry road towards City centre.
