Located in central England, the city of Birmingham is Great Britain's second-largest city behind London, with a population of over a million people. One of its main thoroughfares is Road A456, also known as Hagley Road, running east and west from the center of the city. Many of Birmingham's hotels line this road, with accommodations of varying amenities and price ranges.
This luxury hotel is located in a stately building near the city center, and offers guests a full-service spa, indoor heated pool and well-equipped fitness center--one of the few hotels in Birmingham to offer all three. Soundproof windows, mini-bars, in-room safes and down comforters are among the many features in all guest rooms. This hotel also offers a fine-dining restaurant on-site, and 24-hour room service to hotel guests.
Birmingham Marriott
12 Hagley Road, Five Ways
Birmingham B16 8SJ United Kingdom
+011-44-121-452-1144
marriott.co.uk
This mid-range hotel is located about a mile from the city center, affording guests a variety of room sizes with in-room welcome trays and Internet access, as well as an on-site bistro and bar. A full English breakfast is served for a modest extra charge, and on Sundays the restaurant offers a popular three-course meal (reservations recommended). Hotel guests are also given free on-site parking, which is definitely a commodity for hotels close to the city center.
Apollo Hotel
243-247 Hagley Road, Edgbaston
Birmingham B16 9RA United Kingdom
+011-44-121-455-0271
apollobirmingham.com
This property rests a short distance from the city center, and offers a fair array of amenities for its budget-to-moderate rates--including an on-site restaurant and bar, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and fitness area. The guest rooms include coffee/tea service, mini-bars and interactive television with games and Internet access. This hotel also has dedicated free parking for guests.
Quality Hotel
166 Hagley Road
Birmingham B16 9NZ United Kingdom
+011-44-121-454-6621
qualityhotelbirmingham.co.uk
Located a little further west along Hagley Road, this quaint, privately-owned economical hotel is located a couple of miles from the city center. Guests are offered a full English breakfast (included in the rate), free parking, free wireless Internet, and an on-site restaurant and lounge. Accommodations range from small, two-person rooms to five-person suites, and include coffee/tea service and color televisions. The restaurant serves dinner Monday through Thursdays, and weekends "by arrangement." Booking can be done online, but the management suggests contacting them directly for the best rates.
Fountain Court Hotel
339-343 Hagley Road, Edgbaston
Birmingham B17 8NH United Kingdom
+011-44-121-429-1754
fountain-court.co.uk
