Accor Group Hotels Near Colmore Gate

Top 5-star options within 0.3 miles:

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

• Historic building with marble spa and afternoon tea lounge
• Rooftop terrace views of St Philip's Cathedral

Hotel du Vin

• French-style luxury with cigar lounge
• Walkable to Colmore Business District

Tip: Book direct for complimentary champagne welcome drink.

Fastest routes (8-10 miles):

1. Train:

   • Walk 10min to New Street Station → AirRail Link (15min, £4.20)

2. Taxi:

   • Fixed price £22-28 (25min via A45)

3. Bus:

   • X1 to Airport (35min, £2.80)

Pro tip: Avoid 7-9am departures due to business commuter traffic.

Birmingham's famous Balti Triangle is 1.5 miles away, but these are closer:

1. Pushkar (0.4 miles):

   • Award-winning lamb rogan josh
   • Modern Indian fine dining

2. Hen & Chickens (0.7 miles):

   • Historic pub serving Birmingham-style balti since 1977
   • Cash-only, £8-12 per dish

Must-try: Chicken tikka masala (invented in Birmingham!)

Free experiences within 10min walk:

• Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Home to Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces

• St Philip's Cathedral: 18th-century Baroque architecture

• Victoria Square: The "Floozie in the Jacuzzi" fountain

• Library of Birmingham: Rooftop gardens with panoramic views

3 main shopping areas:

1. Great Western Arcade (3min walk):

   • Victorian glass-roofed mall
   • Independent boutiques like Chocolate Quarter

2. Bullring & Grand Central (8min walk):

   • 160+ stores including Selfridges

3. Jewellery Quarter (15min walk):

   • 100+ jewellers (40% of UK's jewelry made here)

VAT refund available for non-EU visitors.

Accessibility overview:

• Hotels: All major hotels have ADA-compliant rooms

• Transport: New Street Station offers:

  • Step-free access
  • Tactile paving
  • Assistance dogs welcome

• Attractions: Museum lifts accommodate wheelchairs up to 800kg

Note: Some historic pubs in area may have steps.