The Arden Hotel and Leisure Club is located 1/2 mile from the NEC, Genting Arena, Resorts World and Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station, just a stones throw away from Junction 6 of the M42. Our location makes us arguably the most accessible of on site hotels - it's only a 5-10 minute walk to Birmingham International Railway Station which acts as a gateway to the NEC, Genting Arena, Resorts World and the free monorail link to the Airport.
Being the largest independent hotel in the area, we are able to offer our guests incomparable value for money, facilities and levels of hospitality. The Arden has been owned and operated by the same family for the past 48 years. This continuity has allowed a unique atmosphere to evolve where customer satisfaction is our highest priority, and the personal touch is paramount - you will be more than just a loyalty reward number to us!
All 216 bedrooms are ensuite and include 32" flat screen televisions, free BT Wi-fi, direct dial phones, tea and coffee making facilities, trouser press and hair drier. Car parking is on site and free of charge for patrons (charges apply for park and fly packages).
The Arden boasts a luxurious leisure club, comprising of a well-equiped gym overlooking the indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi. Adjacent to the Burgundy Bar we have two full-size snooker and pool tables. Leisure facilities are only available to club members and residents, and so the ambiance remains relaxed and unintimidating - ideal to unwind at the end of a tough day.
The locally renowned Burgundy Restaurant offers extensive à la carte and table d'hôte menus. An extensive buffet breakfast is served in the Meeting Place Restaurant. Lighter snacks are also offered in this restaurant throught out the day. Bar snacks are also available all day in the relaxing surroundings of the Burgundy Bar.
Our perfect location at the centre of the UK's travel network coupled with our considerable facilities and staff's attention to detail makes us the ideal venue for any meeting. Groups from 2 to 150 delegates can be accommodated in one of the 12 versatile meeting rooms. Our entire site is covered by free BT Wi-fi. Audiovisual equipment and a conference coordinator are all available on request.
Parking
- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 28m (31yd) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Solihull.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Birmingham International.
Reception
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Room
- There are 216 rooms in total.
- There are 6 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 210 standard rooms on other floors.
- There are accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 9 room(s) which has / have accessible ensuite facilities.
- There is / are 0 adjoining room(s) available for carers.
- The room number or room name viewed was 13.
- The width of the door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The height of the bed is 56cm (1ft 10in).
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
- Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- An adjoining room is not available.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with guests in accessible rooms.
Accessible Room
- The width of the door to the ensuite is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The door opens inwards.
- The door weight is light.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible ensuite are 150cm x 195cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There (no dropdown rail) on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The toilet seat is 41cm (1ft 4in) above floor level.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap for the sink.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available in the ensuite.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the ensuite.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the foyer.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
