Why book a hotel near Birmingham City Centre?

Once the industrial heart of Britain, Birmingham is a city steeped in rich history - from its time as a world leader in the production of pens, buckles, buttons, jewellery and guns to its present day status as a shopping, nightlife, and cultural hub. Today, it boasts the iconic Bullring shopping centre, with over 160 shops and two department stores inside a spectacular, setting it as a tourist attraction in its own right. Sports fans will be well catered for, with some of Britain`s top sporting venues like the Belfry golf course, Villa Park, the National Indoor Arena and plenty of family friendly attractions including chocolate factory experience Cadbury World and the National Sea Life Centre - all just a short journey from our wide range of hotels in Birmingham city centre. Music fans won`t be disappointed either, with a live music scene regarded the world over, and as relevant today as ever, having been the birthplace of legendary acts such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and UB40.