The air-conditioned, family-friendly conference hotel features 128 stylish bedrooms, a great pub, The Hub, a dedicated meeting and conference centre, live party nights and a Velocity Fitness Shop. With free wireless Internet access throughout and over 300 free car parking spaces, this is the perfect place for business and leisure. Guests are welcomed in the lobby, which offers a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, and lift access to the upper floors. There is a cafe and a restaurant and guests will appreciate the room and laundry services.\n\nLocation\nThis hotel is located just 15 minutes from Birmingham by train - just off the M42 motorway junction 4 and an ideal location for accessing the M6, M5 and M40 motorways. Conveniently close to the major motorway and rail networks, it makes the perfect base to explore and experience the new Birmingham revival in all its glory - the latest hotspot for big shops, big labels and big nights out. It is ideal for quick access to the NEC (13 km away), LG Arena, chocoholic's favourite Cadbury World (13 km), the Sea Life Centre, Touchwood Shopping Centre (4.8 km) and Warwick Castle. The centre of Solihull and its bus and train station are both around a 10-minute drive from the hotel, and Sheldon Country Park and Visitors Centre is roughly 20 minutes away by car. Birmingham International Airport is just 15 km from the hotel and other nearby airports include Coventry (33 km away), East Midlands (70 km), London Luton (142 km), Manchester-Ringway International (153 km) and Liverpool John Lennon (177 km).\n\nRooms\nThe high-specification rooms are stylishly appointed and equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with Sky Sports and other satellite entertainment channels. The Sealy bed is exclusive to this hotel and guarantees a perfect night's sleep. In addition there is an iPod docking station, free Internet access and an en suite bathroom with monsoon shower and hairdryer. The rooms also come equipped with a direct dial telephone, radio, ironing set, central heating and tea and coffee making facilities as standard.\n\nSport\nThe hotel offers a state-of-the-art health and fitness club with heated indoor swimming pool, sun terrace, gym, hot tub, sauna, steam room and massage service. Copt Heath Golf Club is around an 8-minute drive from the hotel.\n\nMeals\nThe Verve grill is a stylish restaurant without pretentiousness, featuring fabulous food and service to match. An enticing range of dishes and an unrivalled selection of stunning steaks are served. A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning at the hotel. Lunch and dinner can be selected from various menu options.\n\nPayment\nAmerican Express, MasterCard, JCB, VISA and some debit cards are accepted as methods of payment.\n\nNotes\nEarly check-in and late check-out are available. Guests should please contact the hotel directly.
