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 Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel

Bickenhill, Bickenhill, B40 1QA, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.2
Very good
1,758 reviews

Could be a bit more varied. Grill tomatoes and mushrooms would have been nice for vegetarians

Cyril United Kingdom

Breakfast was good! Full fry up with veggie options available.

Paul United Kingdom

Clean and modern hotel with friendly staff, convenient location for connections around the West Midlands.

Tom United Kingdom

Staff went above and beyond, hotel was clean and comfortable with a touch of luxury.

Sarah United Kingdom

Gave us 3 rooms next to each other which was much appreciated. Air conditioning was welcome as it was hot. Breakfast was good. Staff all very friendly. Visited to watch the Commonwealth Games and it was good for this.

Benita United Arab Emirates

The staff were very helpful and friendly and the location is good

Margaret United Kingdom

Great staff, very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Great breakfast, lots of choice.

Hayley United Kingdom

Staff were friendly. Place was clean Great location

Christopher United Kingdom

bed was comfortable and there was limited noise outside. air conditioning was available in the room which was good.

Catherine Ireland

location, reasonably priced, very friendly and helpful staff, nice evening meal

Paul United Kingdom
8.2
Very good
1,758 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Could be a bit more varied. Grill tomatoes and mushrooms would have been nice for vegetarians”
    Cyril Cyril United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was good! Full fry up with veggie options available.”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean and modern hotel with friendly staff, convenient location for connections around the West Midlands.”
    Tom Tom United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff went above and beyond, hotel was clean and comfortable with a touch of luxury.”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Gave us 3 rooms next to each other which was much appreciated. Air conditioning was welcome as it was hot. Breakfast was good. Staff all very friendly.”
    Benita Benita United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “The staff were very helpful and friendly and the location is good”
    Margaret Margaret United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great staff, very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Great breakfast, lots of choice.”
    Hayley Hayley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were friendly. Place was clean Great location”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “bed was comfortable and there was limited noise outside. air conditioning was available in the room which was good.”
    Catherine Catherine Ireland Ireland
  • “location, reasonably priced, very friendly and helpful staff, nice evening meal”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location8.6
  • Free WiFi8.8

Located in the heart of England, the Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC is just a 5-minute drive from the National Exhibition Centre and Resorts World Birmingham. Free WiFi is available at the property.

A private bathroom with a power shower, TV and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in all Holiday Inn Express rooms.

The hotel has 8 meeting rooms, holding a maximum of 80 delegates. Free WiFi is available in all the meeting rooms, and an LCD projector, and stationery is also provided. The property features a bar where guests can enjoy a drink and meal. In the morning a buffet breakfast is available, with cooked and continental options.

Birmingham International Airport is a 4 minute drive and Birmingham city centre is just 10 driving minutes away. Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC is within easy reach of the major UK motorways (M6, M5, M40 and M42).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 2 Aug 2005.
 Hotel chain/brand: Holiday Inn Express

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Most popular facilities

Parking
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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4 reasons to choose Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

8.2
Very good · 1,758 reviews
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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location8.6
    Connection to the airport
  • Free WiFi8.8

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Cyril
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Could be a bit more varied. Grill tomatoes and mushrooms would have been nice for vegetarians”
  • Paul
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was good! Full fry up with veggie options available.”
  • Tom
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Clean and modern hotel with friendly staff, convenient location for connections around the West Midlands.”
  • Sarah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff went above and beyond, hotel was clean and comfortable with a touch of luxury.”
  • Benita
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Gave us 3 rooms next to each other which was much appreciated. Air conditioning was welcome as it was hot. Breakfast was good. Staff all very friendly. Visited to watch the Commonwealth Games and it was good for this.”
  • Margaret
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff were very helpful and friendly and the location is good”
  • Hayley
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great staff, very welcoming, helpful and friendly. Great breakfast, lots of choice.”
  • Christopher
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff were friendly. Place was clean Great location”
  • Catherine
    IrelandIreland
    “bed was comfortable and there was limited noise outside. air conditioning was available in the room which was good.”
  • Paul
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “location, reasonably priced, very friendly and helpful staff, nice evening meal”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there anywhere bags can be stored before check in/after check out times??
    Good Afternoon- yes we do have a luggage room within the hotel to store any bags - day or night
    Answered on 28 December 2019
  • what time is breakfast available from?
    With our breakfast we have Continental from 3am Hot items from 6.30- 9.30 am ( mon-Fri ) 7 - 10.30 weekends incl bank holidays
    Answered on 8 November 2019
  • Is there iron in room?
    Yes - We do provide irons and Ironing boards within the room
    Answered on 5 December 2019
  • Do you have adjoining rooms?
    yes - our twin rooms and double accessible rooms are joining - this is subject to availability
    Asked about: Twin Room • Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Hi, How far is it to walk to the NEC from the hotel. Thanks Paul
    The walk to the NEC
    Answered on 8 April 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Resorts World Arena
    1.1 miles
  • Stonebridge Golf Club
    2.6 miles
  • National Motorcycle Museum
    3.1 miles
  • Castle Bromwich Gardens
    3.6 miles
  • Blakesley Hall Museum
    4 miles
  • Solihull Hospital
    4.1 miles
  • Environment Agency
    4.2 miles
  • Solihull Citizens Advice Bureau
    4.5 miles
  • Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
    4.5 miles
  • Solihull Magistrates Court
    4.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant National Exhibition Centre
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Birmingham NEC
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Resorts World Birmingham
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Belfry Golf Club
    6.1 miles
  • StarCity
    6.6 miles
  • Bullring Shopping Centre
    7.6 miles
  • Villa Park
    7.8 miles
  • Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
    8 miles
  • Coffin Works
    8.2 miles
  • Library of Birmingham
    8.2 miles
  • Symphony Hall
    8.3 miles
  • Broad Street
    8.4 miles
  • Cadbury World
    9.4 miles
Natural beauty
  • River Hollywell Brook
    1.5 miles
  • River River Blythe
    1.7 miles
Closest airports
  • Birmingham Airport
    1.1 miles
  • East Midlands Airport
    30.2 miles
  • Gloucestershire Airport
    43.7 miles
How to get to Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel from Birmingham Airport
    Taxi
    Parking available
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1 restaurant on site

    Restaurant

    Cuisine: American, British, Pizza, Asian, International, Grill/BBQ

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel

Most popular facilities

Parking
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Kid meals Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 12 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests wishing to dine at the nearby Little Owl Pub are advised to pre-book.

Please note that due to health and safety reasons, rooms featuring a sofa bed cannot accommodate a cot.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel is 1 miles from the centre of Bickenhill.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel by:

    • Taxi 5min

  • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Single
      • Double

    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet