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 lobby 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.
Rooms
The rooms afford an innovative style, blending Victorian and
minimalist designs and feature exclusive and unique works of art.
All are carpeted and come with a king-size bed and further
facilities include a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/
cable TV, a radio, Internet access and centrally controlled
heating.
Restaurant & Food
The Berlioz restaurant is the Hotel's own exclusive A La Carte
establishment, whilst breakfast is catered for in a separate dining
area. The Bacchus bar is extremely popular and inviting, designed
to reflect the garden of eden, with beautiful floral displays.
Activities & Sport
Sports enthusiasts may pay a visit to the well-equipped in-house
gym and guests may kick back and relax in the hotel sauna.
Directions, How to get
there
Exit Birmingham New St railway station up the escalators, turn left
and follow 50 metres, then turn right and then left by the Perfume
shop, walk until the ramp. At the bottom turn left, over the
crossing, staying on the left. Walk past Waterstones bookstore
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, follow
signs for the A45, go over several islands, and take the A45
Coventry road towards the city centre.