Quirky, economy hotel. Relaxed restaurant

• Walk to the NEC in 10 minutes then catch free monorail to the airport
• Food and drink served 24 hours a day – kids eat for free
• Simple rooms with everything you need
• Free wifi and gym access

For a fun, family-friendly hotel close to the airport, it doesn't get much more convenient than the ibis styles. You can reach the airport in just 15 minutes – all you need to do is walk to the NEC then catch the free monorail to the terminal. The rooms are modern and comfortable, with free wifi and all the essentials, and the bar and restaurant is open all day for that all-important midnight snack. Plus under 12s eat free with a paying adult, saving you cash on your big family getaway.

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. We've included a walking route map for you in our photo gallery.

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 £10.

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.

If you need parking while you're away, take a look at 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

Rooms are modern and functional with Birmingham-based art and all the basics. Scan the QR code in your room for everything you need to know about your stay, from the check-out time to the food menu.

Rooms include:

• TV
• Air conditioning
• Free wifi
• Phone
• Hairdryer
• Tea and coffee
• Iron and ironing board
• Desk and chair
• Conditioning shampoo and hair, body and hand wash
• Non-slip bath mats (available on request)

Twin rooms have two single beds. Family rooms have two double beds and two sofa beds.

Wifi

Wifi is free throughout the hotel, including the rooms.

Accessibility

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.

Restaurant and bar

ibis styles Restaurant and Bar – 24 hours a day

The large, open-plan restaurant and bar is open all day and has plenty of colourful quirks, from the polka dot patterned carpet and graffiti-style art to the exposed brick and industrial wallpaper. It's a real mismatch of styles that makes for a fun, modern space for a drink and a bite to eat, whether you're having a sit-down meal, perched at a high table or sinking into comfy sofas.

The main menu's served until 9pm and is super varied, 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 £11 to £15 on average, and there's a separate menu for kids – under 12s eat free with a paying adult. 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.

The bar's pouring draught beers, wine, spirits, soft drinks and Lavazza coffee all day long, so you'll always have a relaxing space to unwind with a drink. There's a TV in the lounge, plus a play area to keep the kids entertained.

Breakfast

ibis styles Restaurant – 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 £11.50 per person. And kids under 12 eat free with a paying adult!

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, crosstrainer, 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 in 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.

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