Parking
Birmingham has plenty of car parks, but city-centre driving takes a bit of planning.
- Birmingham has a Clean Air Zone inside the A4540 Middleway ring road. Older, non-compliant vehicles pay a daily charge — check your vehicle on the GOV.UK vehicle checker before you travel.
- Some of our homes include secure parking; check each listing for details.
- For NEC events, consider the train to Birmingham International rather than driving.
Getting around
Birmingham is the hub of the UK rail network, and getting around the city itself is simple.
By train
Birmingham New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations connect the city to London, Manchester, Bristol, Scotland and beyond.
By tram
The West Midlands Metro runs through the city centre, the Jewellery Quarter and out towards Wolverhampton.
By air
Birmingham Airport sits next to Birmingham International station and the NEC.
By road
The M6, M5, M42 and M40 all meet around the city.
Business travel
From NEC exhibitions to hospital contracts and city-centre offices, Birmingham is a business city first and foremost.
- Stay central and the NEC is a short train ride from New Street.
- Every home has fast WiFi and a dedicated workspace.
- We can provide invoices for company and team bookings.
Local attractions
Jewellery Quarter
A unique district that's home to hundreds of jewellery businesses alongside independent galleries, bars, and restaurants.
Brindleyplace & The Canals
Birmingham has more miles of canal than Venice. Brindleyplace is the heart of the canal district, with waterside bars and restaurants.
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Home to one of the world's finest collections of Pre-Raphaelite art, plus the Staffordshire Hoard.
Library of Birmingham
An architectural masterpiece and Europe's largest public library, with a stunning rooftop terrace.
Major employers
Working in Birmingham? These are some of the big names our business guests visit.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Part of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, the QE is one of the largest single-site hospitals in the UK and a major destination for healthcare professionals.
Birmingham Children's Hospital
A specialist children's hospital in the city centre, attracting paediatric specialists from across the country.
NEC Group
The National Exhibition Centre hosts major trade shows, conferences, and events throughout the year, creating consistent demand for quality accommodation.
Jaguar Land Rover
JLR's Solihull plant is one of the UK's largest car manufacturing facilities, a short drive or train ride from the city centre.
Hospitals
Many of our guests are NHS staff, contractors or visiting family. Here's what's nearby.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
One of the UK's largest and most advanced hospitals, the QE serves a vast area and is a major teaching hospital.
Birmingham Children's Hospital
A leading specialist children's hospital located in the city centre, part of Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
City Hospital
Providing a range of acute and specialist services to the people of Birmingham and the Black Country.
Universities
University of Birmingham
A Russell Group university at Edgbaston, next to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Aston University
A city-centre campus close to Birmingham Snow Hill and Moor Street.
Birmingham City University
Campuses across the city, including the city centre and Eastside.
Event venues
NEC
The UK's largest exhibition centre, next to Birmingham Airport.
ICC & Symphony Hall
Conferences and world-class concerts at Brindleyplace.
Utilita Arena Birmingham
Major concerts and sporting events, a short walk from Brindleyplace.
Edgbaston Stadium
International and county cricket, south of the city centre.
Villa Park
Home of Aston Villa FC, north of the city centre.