Not being too family with Birmingham I booked this hotel, was visiting the NEC but I underestimated the distance between the the hotel and the NEC, regardless of that though I can say that the hotel and the area in which it is situated are both lovely, conveniently near local high street shops, the hotel may not be much to look at from the outside but don’t let this put you off, the interior is lovely and well maintained, the reception staff and friendly and helpful, there is free chilled water in the reception also which goes through to the bar and restaurant, for those who like to keep a regular schedule of exercise there is a very decent gym with very modern treadmills and cross trainers along with a weight area, the rooms a very spacious and also very well presented, our stay was great and I would stay there again.