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including 8 days parking
to the airport
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The AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport is a modern, purpose-built hotel designed for comfort. Ideal for an overnight stay before you fly from Birmingham Airport, it offers stylish rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout and the AC Lounge, serving food and drinks 24 hours a day. The hotel is close to the NEC exhibition centre, Resorts World and Birmingham International station, with easy links to the airport.
If you are looking for a stylish and convenient Birmingham airport hotel, the AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport is a great option. Use our simple search above to check availability.
Stylish and contemporary hotel
- Newly renovated and refurbished
- Comfortable rooms and free wifi
- Stylish bar and restaurant open 24/7
- Free monorail links to the airport
Modern, stylish, and recently refurbished, this welcoming hotel is the perfect place to relax before take-off. Enjoy food and drink whenever it suits you, with a varied menu available 24/7. Before you head to the airport, why not fuel up with a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet – the perfect start to your journey.
Getting to the airport
You can walk from the hotel to the NEC, and from there you can catch the free monorail to the airport – allow around 15 minutes to get from the hotel to the terminal.
The walk is signposted, but if you have lots of luggage or accessibility requirements, we recommend taking a taxi to the airport. Taxis take 3 minutes and cost around £13.
A postcode and a link to what3words will be on your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.
Check in from 3pm, check out by 12 noon
Parking
Overnight parking at the hotel costs £15. The car park is secured by CCTV and ANPR.
Need parking while you're away? You could save money by booking it with your hotel – search our hotel and parking packages instead.
Electric vehicle charging
The hotel has Type 2 7kW charging bays available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll need to bring your charging cable and either download the Pod Point app or go to their website to pay.
Rooms at the AC Hotel have recently been refurbished. Designed with comfort and functionality in mind, the rooms feature a tranquil neutral palette, making them a relaxing retreat whether you are travelling for business or leisure.
Rooms include:
- Flat-screen TV
- Safe
- Complimentary wifi
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- USB charging points
- Air conditioning
- Iron/Ironing board
- Hairdryer
- Toiletries
Triple rooms have a double and a single bed.
Family rooms have two double beds.
Wifi
Wifi is free throughout the hotel, including the rooms.
Accessibility
The hotel is accessible and has:
- Accessible parking bays by entrance
- Step-free access to reception, restaurant and bar
- Lifts to rooms, gym and laundry room
The hotel has accessible rooms which include:
- Hearing accessible rooms and/or Kits
- Lowered electrical outlets
- Handrails
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible bathrooms with grab bars
Need an accessible room? You can request one when you book.
Restaurants
AC Lounge – open 24/7
The AC Lounge is a stylish, modern space with an inviting, casual atmosphere. The main menu is served until 9pm with everything from burgers and pizza to sandwiches, pasta, salads and curries. We went for the wonderfully fragrant Chicken Tikka Masala, which you can order whenever you like – there are plenty of meals available 24 hours a day.
Mains cost £13 to £20 on average, and there's a separate menu for kids. You'll also find plenty for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets – let the hotel team know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.
Bars
AC Lounge – open 24/7
The bar's pouring draught beers, crafted cocktails, wine, spirits, soft drinks and Lavazza coffee and is open 24/7, so you'll always have a relaxing space to unwind with a drink.
Breakfast
AC Lounge – Continental 4am to 10am, full English 6.30am to 10am
Get your day off to the perfect start with full English and continental delights from the breakfast buffet at the hotel restaurant.
Fill up your plate with as much bacon, sausages, scrambled eggs, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, hash browns, toast and beans as will fit, then fill a second plate with pain au chocolat and croissants. You might even need a third plate for the cold meat and cheese, plus a bowl or two for cereal, fruit and yoghurt.
Wash all that down with tea, Lavazza coffee and fresh juices – it's all included for £13.00 per adult, children aged 3-11 pay just £6.50 and kids under 3 eat free!
Things to do
There's a compact gym with plenty of equipment that's free for guests to use.
Work up a sweat with the Pulse Fitness treadmill, cross-trainer, bikes, cables, free weights and Concept2 rowing machine. It's open 6am to 10pm on weekdays and 8am to 8pm on weekends – ask reception for the code to access the gym.
Head through the restaurant and you'll find a foosball table, plus there are games for kids in the lounge area of the bar.
The hotel's within walking distance of the NEC, which has plenty of bars and restaurants and regularly hosts events – check the schedule and see what's on during your stay.
Good to know
Cots - Travelling with little ones? Cots are available free of charge on request, making family stays that little bit easier.
If you prefer to take a taxi to the airport, it costs around £13 each way.
AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport address
Birmingham
B40 1PQ
AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport Additional Information
| Star rating | |
| Address | Bickenhill Lane, Birmingham B40 1PQ |
| Breakfast | Continental and hot food buffet |
| Breakfast times | Continental 4am to 10am, full English 6.30am to 10am |
| Breakfast price | £13.00 per adult, £6.60 children aged 3-11, under 3's free. |
| Disabled facilities | The hotel is accessible and has: - Step-free access to reception, restaurant and bar - Lifts to rooms, gym and laundry room - Accessible parking bays by entrance Accessible rooms include: - Emergency pull cords - Grab rails - Wider door - Wet room with shower seat and lowered toilet You can request an accessible room when you book. |
| Internet | |
| Wi-Fi | |
| Restaurant | |
| Room service | |
| All rooms non-smoking | |
| En-suite bathroom | |
| Iron | |
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| Phone in room | |
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| Satellite TV |
AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport room-only procedures
On the day of your stay
Make your way to the hotel. Overnight parking is £15 if you need it.
If you're travelling by train, the hotel's just a 5-minute walk from Birmingham International, or just a couple of minutes by taxi for around £13.
A postcode and a link to what3words will be on your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.
On the day of your flight
You can walk from the hotel to the NEC, and from there you can catch the free monorail to the airport – allow around 15 minutes to get from the hotel to the terminal.
The walk is signposted, but if you have lots of luggage or accessibility requirements, we recommend taking a taxi to the airport. Taxis take 3 minutes and cost around £13.
AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport with hotel parking
On the day of your stay
Drive to the hotel, where parking is included for the duration of your trip. Find a space and keep your keys.
A postcode and a link to what3words will be on your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.
On the day of your flight
You can walk from the hotel to the NEC, and from there you can catch the free monorail to the airport – allow around 15 minutes to get from the hotel to the terminal.
The walk is signposted, but if you have lots of luggage or accessibility requirements, we recommend taking a taxi to the airport. Taxis take 3 minutes and cost around £13.
Coming home
When you're back, head back to the hotel, collect your car, and drive home.
ibis styles with parking at Airparks
On the day of your stay
Drive to the hotel - directions and a postcode for satnavs will be on your confirmation. Park in the hotel's car park and head inside to check in for the night. Overnight parking is included in the price.
On the day of your flight
Once you've checked out, drive to Airparks, park your car and take the included shuttle bus to the airport. It takes around 14 minutes and runs every 25 minutes, 24 hours a day.
Coming home
When you're back, collect your luggage and take the bus back to Airparks to collect your car.
AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport with Maple Parking Meet and Greet
On the day of your stay
Make your way to the hotel – overnight parking costs £15.
The postcode for satnavs and a link for what3words will be in your booking confirmation to make your journey easier.
On the day of your flight
After giving Maple Parking a call around 20 minutes before you arrive, drive from the hotel to the drop-off point in the Valet car park. Your driver will be carrying ID and waiting to meet you there. Show them your booking confirmation, return flight information and then hand them your keys and head into the terminal while your car is parked for you.
Coming home
After you've collected your luggage, call Maple Parking to let them know you're ready to collect your car then head back to the Valet Parking car park and meet the driver there. They'll give you a ticket allowing you to exit the car park without paying.
ibis styles with Maple Parking Meet and Greet (was Blue Circle)
On the day of your stay
Drive to the hotel for your overnight stay. Overnight parking at the hotel is £10.
Getting from the hotel to the airport
When you're about 30 minutes away from the airport, give Blue Circle a call and let them know your arrival time.
When you reach the terminal entrance road, stay in the right-hand lane and head for the car park signposted ‘Valet Parking' outside departures.
Take a ticket from the barrier and turn right to park in a space in bays 25 to 27 or 39 to 42. Your driver will be waiting to meet you there.
You'll need your booking confirmation, return flight information and your keys. Simply hand over your keys and your car will be parked for you in a secured car park. From there, it's a short 2-minute walk to the terminal.
Coming home
After you've collected your luggage give Blue Circle a call and let them know you're ready to collect your car.
Head back to the Valet Parking car park where you dropped your car on arrival to meet the driver. They'll give you back your car and a ticket allowing you to exit the car park without paying, and then you're on your way home.
Hotel was easy to find and walkable distance to the airport as well as Resorts World. Comfortable room with easy parking.
Mrs Stout (AC Hotel Birmingham NEC And Airport)
Our customers rated AC Hotel Birmingham NEC And Airport on average 9/10 (468 reviews).
