Filed under: Birmingham Airport Car Rental - 15 Jan 2010 | Spread the word !
If you are visiting Birmingham then you will be aware that there are a lot of things to do there. One of the most famous parts of Birmingham is the jewellery quarter which is steeped in history, has lots to do and is of course fantastic for shopping. So when you leave Birmingham Airport, do not forget to pick up your hire car so that you can drive straight to the jewellery quarter and start to look at all of the lovely things that there are to see there. But bear in mind that it is closed on a Sunday and some of the museums are closed on Mondays.
There are of course a lot of jewellery shops which are buying and selling all types of jewellery. There are shops selling antique jewellery as well as more modern shops, catering for all tastes and budgets. The jewellery quarter is not restricted solely to jewellery shops though. There are museums there as well, including a jewellery museum and some art galleries. The cemeteries are also worth a visit as many famous Birmingham residents are buried there, pick up a trail leaflet before you go. There are great facilities including restaurants and an information centre and you can even take a guided walk to see the whole of the area and to learn more about the history of the place. Of course there will be lots of shopping to do as well as there are over 100 shops in this area which makes 40% of UK jewellery.
Filed under: Birmingham Airport Car Rental - 09 Jan 2010 | Spread the word !
If you are looking for a reasonably priced hotel in Birmingham you should try out the Westmead Hotel which goes for under $100 per night. Located on Redditch Road this three star hotel is cozy, quaint and tastefully designed. During low season you can get a room for 59 pounds per night. This price is per room and includes VAT which makes it an exceptional deal.
The Westmead Hotel is both comfortable and elegantly designed since it used to be a country club. It is in a quiet location yet not far from central Birmingham. The hotel has a very good restaurant as well as a bar and also room service. For newlyweds there is a bridal suite and you can get breakfast in the room. Wireless Internet is free throughout the hotel and public parking is another amenity that is free of charge.
If you are traveling with children then you should be aware that children under the age of four stay free in a parents room as long as they use the existing bedding. Most travelers who have stayed at this hotel consider it to be a quality establishment at a very good price. Staff are said to be helpful and polite and the hotel is clean and well located. Travelers also rave about the restaurant which includes such delicious items as prawns, Caesar salad, steak, several types of fish and pastas. The breakfast is as lovely as the dinner and the hotel provides a very useful booklet about the surrounding area listing attractions for all ages.