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Birmingham's Original Grand Hotel Re-Opens May 2021 at A BIRMINGHAM’S ORIGINAL GRAND AT A GLANCE HOTEL RE-OPENS MAY 2021 Bedrooms & Suites 185, including 2-bedroom An inspiring mix of old and new, The Grand Hotel penthouse apartment Birmingham combines original Victorian architecture with striking modern features. This iconic sleeping Meetings & Events The Grand Ballroom, seating 350 beauty is being brought back to life to create a luxury guests. Nine additional rooms, hotel for Birmingham in the 21st century. From the from 6 to 60 guests ornate Louis XIV-style Grand Ballroom to the stunning duplex penthouse apartment, The Grand is filled with Eating & Drinking Lobby lounge cocktail bar extraordinary spaces. Original, listed features have Neighbourhood restaurant on been lovingly restored; and the interiors have been Barwick Street reimagined by Robert Angell International, bringing comfort and glamour in equal measure. Check In From 3pm Check Out Before 12 noon Technology Superfast, free wi-fi throughout Smart TVs with Chromecast Video conferencing technology powered by Zoom Local Attractions Jewellery Quarter, St Paul’s Cathedral, Library of Birmingham, NEC, Hippodrome Theatre, Bullring & Grand Central, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Thinktank science museum, National Sea Life Centre, Custard Factory The Grand Hotel Birmingham, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BS Tel: +44 (0)121 827 9600 [email protected] thegrandhotelbirmingham.co.uk HOW TO FIND US By Air Birmingham Airport 11 miles By Rail Birmingham New Street station 0.3 miles (direct trains to / from London every 20 mins) Birmingham Snow Hill station 2 minutes Parking Snow Hill Station car park 2 minutes (open 6am - 11.30pm; Sunday 8am - 9pm) CP Londonderry House 0.4miles (open 24 hours) Post Code Birmingham B3 2BS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH.
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