Taking Vacations In Birmingham And Where To Stay

November 22, 2009 by Karl Fraser
Filed under Travel

In more recent years there has been a move away from the usual seaside vacation in favour of something a little bit more unusual, such as a city break in an industrial town. During this time of economic downturn it is important to try to save cash where we can so many tourists are choosing to arrange their own vacations rather than going with a package deal. Visiting a city is often far cheaper than visiting a highly popular resort as it is often possible to find budget hotels not too far from first class five star hotels. Another way to save some cash is to visit a country where your local currency is stronger and with this in mind I wish to introduce you to the wonderful city of Birmingham in England, in the United Kingdom. The British pound is still rather weak against such currencies as the Euro and the Dollar so it makes it viable, now more than ever, to take a vacation in the UK and Birmingham is one of the most fascinating cities in England.

Birmingham has a healthy number of places to visit and things to do which include some fine museums and art galleries, for example the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter and the Thinktank, a new museum in the Eastside. Birmingham also has an incredible number of hectares of parks, open spaces and woodland, Sutton Park being the largest with 2,400 acres it is also the largest urban nature reserve in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Some Interesting Places To Stay In Birmingham

The Macdonald Burlington Hotel

The Macdonald Burlington is located in the heart of Birmingham and it is only a couple of minutes from New Street station (and adjacent to a 2,000 space NCP car park). The price is extremely reasonable especially when you consider that this is a 4 star rated hotel offering a whole host of modern facilities and first class, friendly, service.

The Birmingham City Centre Holiday Inn

Another city centre hotel offering superb accommodation at a very reasonable price is the Holiday Inn. This 3 star establishment is a little further away from New Street station (roughly a five minute walk away) but is maybe more suited for those visiting Birmingham on business.

Staying Cool at The Rotunda (Apartments)

If you find boutique hotels appealing then we are sure that Staying Cool at The Rotunda will impress. These studio serviced apartments have a fantastic style and are a great place to stay for a weekend city break. You will be amazed at how little it costs these days to stay in such luxury and Staying Cool at The Rotunda offers both 4 and 5 star accommodation.

Birmingham has plenty more hotels than the three mentioned above. There is a massive variety in choice ranging from some of the most luxurious hotels in England to small guest houses, all offering superb service and many facilities. Whether you are visiting the city for business or pleasure you can be sure to find a most suitable place to stay at a very reasonable cost.

Want to find out more about hotels in Birmingham, then visit Karl Fraser’s site which has the most comprehensive listings of Birmingham bed and breakfast.

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