The city of Birmingham is the second largest in the United Kingdom and one of the most exciting places in the country to take a city break. The central location of Birmingham makes it the perfect place to visit whether you are coming from north or south, east or west.
Over the last decade many areas of Birmingham have undergone heavy regeneration thanks to sizeable investment from local government, to make Birmingham not just one of the largest cities in the UK, but also one of the most attractive.
Here in Birmingham you will find super modern shopping malls, Victorian style buildings which have been brought into the modern era with restoration work, throughout the city you will find an intricate canal network with wonderful features along the water’s edge, as well as some of the best gastronomy and cocktail bars anywhere in the United Kingdom.
Given the size of the city there are of course, plenty of hotels, but the best option in my view is a serviced apartment, your very own home from home in the heart of the hustle and bustle, putting you in the best spot to see the city.
Let’s have a look at some of the best serviced apartments in Birmingham.
No.1 Comfort Zone – From £79 p/n
A place that just keeps pulling me back is the beautiful Comfort Zone Apartments which offers its guests the ultimate in comfort and luxury. Comfort Apartments has two locations in the city, depending on where it is that you want to be closest to.
The Parkside apartments are located just a block away from the Mailbox and the Cube shopping outlets which are packed with bars restaurants, shopping and cinemas. It is also only 10 minutes’ walk from Grand Central and the BullringShopingcentre.
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Whilst these beautifully designed apartments are based in the city centre, you really wouldn’t realise it given their hidden away location.
Comfort Zone has a second location which is perfect for those looking to head to the Alexander Theatre, the exciting Broad Street which is a great place to go to of an evening to sample some local festivities, or if you are even if you are heading to an event at the ICC. Within these apartments you will find cooking amenities, modern and chic design features as well as maximum comfort with sofas, chairs and king sized beds. If you are planning a Birmingham break, check these serviced apartments first.
No.2 Stay City – From £99 p/n
With locations in both Newhall Square and in the heart of Chinatown in the Arcadian Centre, Stay City has you covered in terms of your central locations that you are looking for. These apartments are well maintained, offer 2,3 and 5 bedroom options, as well as offering a great service team who are there to look after your requirements such as having an online shop delivered before you arrive. This is a great spot if you are looking for city centre living.
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No.3 City Nites- From £109 p/n
City Nites has one of the best locations in town which is close to stadiums and theatres, bar areas and shopping centres. This is the perfect choice for those traveling on a budget who are focussed more so on location than on the apartments themselves. This is not to say that there is anything wrong with these apartments, but they do require some attention to bring them up to a luxurious level. With such a central location, and a low price, this is the perfect ‘fit-for-purpose’ option.
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4- SACO- From £100 p/n
SACO is an international serviced apartments company which has over 11 locations in Birmingham alone. These locations of course will cover all areas of the city where you may need to beandyou will be staying with a company who understand what its customers’ needs are. You can be guaranteed a certain standard when staying in a SACO rental, and you will also have access to excellent customer service and everything that you need for a great stay, in a perfect location.
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5 – City Base -From £99 p/n
The final option that I would recommend is City Base, a highly rated company that have got covered when it comes to looking for a sleek and modern apartment, which is set in the heart of the centre of Birmingham. Much like SACO, City Base is a global organisation and whilst you will be treated well, they do lose a bit of that personalised touch which some others offer. In spite of this, you can count on a great stay with City Base in order to best enjoy your time in Birmingham.
Serviced apartments are the best way to stay, and Birmingham is full of them!