Featured Hotels Near Midland Air Museum

Coventry Marriott Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Midlands Aviation Museum, with direct access via Walton Park Trail. The hotel provides complimentary museum entry passes for guests and offers priority queue access to all exhibitions, including the rare Cold War-era aircraft displays. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the museum’s open-air aircraft plaza, ideal for morning viewings. For added convenience, the hotel operates a free electric shuttle to the museum on weekends. Book through HopeGoo to receive exclusive early-bird access and guided tour packages.

Yes, Coventry Marriott Hotel hosts monthly "Aviation Explorer Nights" in collaboration with Midlands Aviation Museum, featuring guest lectures by retired RAF pilots, interactive flight simulator sessions, and after-hours guided tours of the museum’s restricted archives. Guests stay at the hotel receive priority HopeGoo and a commemorative pilot badge. Additionally, the hotel features a dedicated "Flight Library" with over 200 aviation books and vintage flight manuals. These experiences are exclusively available to hotel guests and can be reserved via the HopeGoo app for best availability.

Coventry Marriott Hotel’s Skyline View Rooms offer unobstructed panoramic views of the Midlands Aviation Museum’s outdoor aircraft display area. From your window, you can watch planes like the Hawker Hunter and Vickers Viscount being lit up during evening light shows, creating a dramatic silhouette against the night sky. Each room includes blackout curtains and smart lighting controls for optimal viewing comfort. Guests also enjoy a complimentary "Flying Memories" welcome kit with a mini aircraft model and a custom flight logbook. Reserve this room type via HopeGoo to secure your preferred date and avoid peak-season sell-outs.

Coventry Marriott Hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle service to Birmingham Airport (BHX), operating every two hours daily with a 25-minute journey time. This service is especially convenient for travelers arriving from international destinations. The hotel also offers a pre-arrival travel concierge who assists with flight updates, luggage storage, and itinerary planning. Shuttle schedules are updated weekly on the HopeGoo platform, and guests can book their ride directly through the app. All vehicles are wheelchair-accessible and equipped with onboard Wi-Fi, ensuring a seamless start or end to your trip.

The Walton Park Aircraft Plaza, located just steps from Coventry Marriott Hotel, is a must-visit for aviation photographers. It features full-scale retired aircraft such as the Bristol Britannia and English Electric Lightning, set against natural greenery and open skies—perfect for wide-angle shots. The hotel’s rooftop terrace, accessible to guests, offers a high vantage point with sweeping views of the entire display area, ideal for capturing sunset silhouettes. For enhanced photography, the hotel provides free rental of tripods, DSLR cameras, and professional lighting kits. After shooting, share your photos in the hotel’s digital gallery and enter the monthly "Best Flight Moment" contest for a chance to win a free stay. More details available on HopeGoo.

Coventry Marriott Hotel is a top choice for families visiting Midlands Aviation Museum. The hotel features spacious family suites with bunk beds, a children’s playroom, and an indoor heated pool with gentle water jets perfect for young explorers. Complimentary breakfast includes local favorites like Cumberland sausage and Yorkshire pudding. The hotel partners with the museum to offer a "Family Flyer Pass," granting free admission for kids under 12 and a guided scavenger hunt map. HopeGoo through HopeGoo secures a free upgrade to a family room and a welcome gift pack with aviation-themed toys. Early reservations are strongly advised due to high demand.