The hotel is situated around 3 km from the city centre, on the outskirts of Birmingham, with shopping opportunities, nightclubs and bars lying 2. 4 km away. Birmingham airport is a short distance away, only 14 km. The nearest train station is Birmingham New Street, which is around 2. 4 km away. The hotel includes its own professionally landscaped garden. The 24-hour reception, bar and the conservatory were modernised in summer 2006. Conference facilities are available. The restaurant offers a typical English meat buffet as well as an à la carte menu. The comfortable rooms come with an en suite bathroom and are well-equipped as standard. The well-tended grounds include a sun terrace. Guests may select their typical English breakfast and evening meals from varied (meat) buffets. Lunch and dinner may be selected from the menu. Snacks are available the whole day from the lounge menu.