(Rates from $79.54)
The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Business-friendly Birmingham property with a health club
Airport nearby
Close to the airport, this property is also near National Exhibition Centre. Another nearby point of interest is NEC Arena.
See this hotel on a mapSwimming pool
Recreational amenities at The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. Other amenities include a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a fitness facility.
More hotel informationPremium channels
Guestrooms have satellite television, direct-dial phones, and cable/satellite TV; rooms also include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers.
More room informationTraveler Opinions: Hotel review summary of The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club, Solihull Hotel
| Overall satisfaction | 60% of travelers (3 of 5) recommend this hotel | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | ||
| 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.2 | ||
| Scores are based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system. | |||||
Most recent reviews and ratings for The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club in Solihull
All reviews displayed are submitted by customers who stayed at this hotel. Only the 3 most recent reviews are shown.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Great Hotel
Perfect hotel for business. Walking distance to NEC. Staff was excellent - friendly, helpful and efficient. Comparing to other UK hotel rooms, the Arden’s were good sized with an exceptionally large bathroom. Definitely would stay again - great value for the money.
Traveler's tip for business travelers
The Arden has a bar menu and also a restaurant (a bit pricey). However, there is really no other restaurants nearby.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
Not happy
No hot water, they didn’t call me for my 8:30 wake up call, I almost missed my train.
| Overall satisfaction | Hotel service | Hotel condition | Room cleanliness | Room comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
NEC captive audience in Birmingham
Basically, there is a shortage of hotels in and around the NEC in Birmingham. I have stayed at several places over the years and they basically have 3 grades: Cheap B and B’s that are usually pretty scruffy for the average business traveler i.e.Questionable beds/linens/bathrooms no internet but usually with decent breakfast!. Or the overpriced but well appointed hotels. The Arden is in the middle. Good staff and facility (great gym and pool!) decent breakfast, and a bar! The down side is the bedding: thin sheets, pillows and tired blankets. One big complaint: they are just past walking distance to the train station and airport, but make no attempt to facilitate travel to these points. You basically have to wait for and pay 12 dollars (6 pounds!) for a 2 minute ride. Get a van, please.
Traveler's tip on dining
Beau Thai in nearby Sollihull is a fantastic find, if you want authentic Thai food served by gracious people.