Part of the Marriott Lifestyle chain, the AC Hotel is located in The Mailbox: a chic mall of boutiques, upscale restaurants and bars in the centre of Birmingham. All rooms have an ensuite bathroom with a power shower; some have scenic views across the canals that criss-cross the town centre. There’s public parking available at The Mailbox itself, should you need it, while the Bullring shopping centre is only a 15-minute walk away.
Looking for a Birmingham bargain? Here’s a cheeky tip when it comes to finding cheap hotels in the Midlands metropolis: its status as a conference hotspot means that there are often great deals to be had at weekends, especially if you don’t mind staying slightly out of the centre. Even if you need to stay midweek, the sheer volume of rooms helps to keep the prices down across its numerous cheap spots. Whether you’re here for the International Convention Centre (ICC), Cadbury World, the Symphony Hall, hitting great bars or the balti trail, we’ve rounded up the best cheap hotels in Birmingham for your perusal.