Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG

3.0 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Meeting facility
Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Tech
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bickenhill Parkway, Birmingham, England, B40 1QA
  • Place, Birmingham Business Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Exhibition Centre
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Resorts World Birmingham
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG offers 179 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Birmingham hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Birmingham Business Park. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Great Room
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, 8 meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • Just a 3-minute drive from National Exhibition Centre and a few minutes from National Motorcycle Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 904 square feet (84 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG also features a vending machine, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Birmingham hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.
Great Room - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Great Room

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • 904 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 15 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Airport NEC by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1013 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, and all staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick check-in, ok restaurant, nice room, good internet, very friendly people at the reception allowing me a later check-out: I‘ll come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good staff, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with friendly, helpful staff. A good choice for breakfast. Great location for the NEC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhiann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was excellent and a very beautiful hotel and clean and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was clean and tidy, we had a good stay. We had a family room which I will say is tiny, was a tight fit for the three of us and we found the master bed quite hard, but could be preference... Overall good stay, breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean & bright with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cleanest hotel in Birmingham, friendly staff and a decent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast superb
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean fair size room, good facilities.. overall a lovely hotel, perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff. Nice breakfast and everything very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was difficult otherwise good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zak

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was good staff great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay , staff very helpful and all worked hard, Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great stay, staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient for visiting NEC
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room & great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel friendly staff ideal location for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iryna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and new hotel, nice service and amenities, would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Amenities
Room was ok for the price but certainly not great, Staff were average nothing bad to say about them but nothing great either.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and great location for resorts world and event
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MAHESH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A business‑focused hotel known for its efficiency and for the way its staff make every guest feel genuinely cared for. Love it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very professional staff. Nice bed, spacious bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine and the staff were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025