Now the second largest city in Britain, with a population of over one million, Birmingham has long outgrown the squalor and misery of its boom years and today its industrial supremacy is recalled in a crop of excellent heritage museums and an extensive network of canals. It also boasts a thoroughly multiracial population that makes this one of Britain's most cosmopolitan cities. The shift to a post-manufacturing economy is symbolized by the new Convention Centre and by the enormous National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on the outskirts, while Birmingham's cultural initiatives - enticing a division of the Royal Ballet to take up residence here, and building a fabulous new concert hall for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra - are first rate. Nonetheless, there's no pretending that Birmingham is packed with interesting sights - it isn't, though - along with its first-rate restaurant scene and nightlife - it's well worth a day or two - at least.
To see Birmingham at its best, you really need to stay in the centre, but most of the less expensive accommodation is scattered around the suburbs. This may well mean that you'll be dealing with Birmingham's excellent local transport system, whose trains, metro and buses delve into almost every corner of the city.
Birmingham International Airport is the fifth busiest airport in the United Kingdom, and handles (as of 2003) eight million passengers a year. It presently offers nonstop flights to Newark International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, near New York and to destinations across Europe and some flights to the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East.
The airport is next to the M42 motorway and A45 main road. It is also served by Birmingham International railway station on the Birmingham to London line.
Museums
Birmingham has some great museums and historical places, giving a glimpse of a bygone era. They include:
Aston Manor Transport Museum, Birmingham Musuem and Art Gallery, Birmingham Museum of Motor Transport, Lapworth Geological Museum, National Motorcycle Museum, Think Tank, Warwickshire Cricket Museum and West Midlands Police Museum.
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Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport
 , COVENTRY ROAD , BIRMINGHAM , B26 3QW
Whether you are travelling on business or taking a break, Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport is ideally located by Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and offers easy access to major UK motorways as well as to central Birmingham for the ICC, NIA, shopping and nightlife. In the 141 comfortable guest rooms, every detail has been designed to create a modern and pleasurable environment.
- Holiday Inn BIRMINGHAM CITY CENTRE , SMALLBROOK QUEENSWAY , BIRMINGHAM , B5 4EW
The Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre features 280 bedrooms including 34 Executive Rooms. It is well located in the central business and retail district, and conveniently located just 4 minutes walk to the Birmingham New Street station.
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Holiday Inn BIRMINGHAM M6, JCT. 7 , CHAPEL LANE GREAT BARR , BIRMINGHAM , B43 7BG
The Holiday Inn Birmingham M6, JCT 7 is situated in 7 acres of land on the edge of green belt with ample free parking and easy access to the motorway network. This smart and sophisticated hotel has recently been refurbished offering a brand new Traders restauraunt, The Hub bar and a modern lounge to compliment the food and beverage experience.
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Express by Holiday Inn BIRMINGHAM N.E.C. , BICKENHILL PARKWAY BICKENHILL,NEC , BIRMINGHAM , B40 1QA
Express by Holiday Inn Birmingham NEC. Working in partnership with you to ensure that your stay or conference with us is a success. Situated close to the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station, our hotel boasts a superb location for both National and International travellers and events.
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 Best Western The Westley Hotel
, Westley Rd, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 7UJ
A delightful Country House style hotel located 10 minutes from Birmingham city centre, ICC, NEC and airport This friendly hotel provides 37 well equipped bedrooms.
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 Birmingham Edgbaston Hotel, 225 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 9RY
Perfectly located with excellent amenities, Thistle Birmingham Edgebaston welcomes you! Just a short distance from the city centre, this is an ideal base from which to discover exciting Birmingham.
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Britannia Hotel Birmingham , New Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4RX
We are a city centre hotel in the heart of Birmingham! We are also surrounded by the major stores, designer shops, jewellery market and shopping arcades.
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Comfort Inn City Centre Birmingham
, Station Street, Birmingham, B5 4DY
The Comfort Inn is located in the centre of Birmingham and approx 1 minute from New Street Station. Our ideal location, excellent facilities and ensuite bedrooms make us the ideal choice for all visitors to the city.
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The Norfolk Hotel, 267 Hagley Rd, Birmingham, B16 9NA
The Norfolk Hotel, Edgbaston is an ideal location for a visit to Birmingham.
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Copthorne Hotel Birmingham, Paradise Circus, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3HJ
The Copthorne Hotel is located in Birmingham city centre and is superbly located for all the city has to offer. The emphasis is on spacious comfort in all the hotel's 212 superbly appointed bedrooms and suites.
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Crowne Plaza BIRMINGHAM NEC , PENDIGO WAY , BIRMINGHAM , B40 1PS
Located in the heart of England the hotel is a landmark, not only in terms of the facilities it offers, but also in its unique style and simple elegance. Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC prides itself on the genuine and flexible service delivered by it`s welcoming and passionate staff in refreshing and contemporary surroundings.
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Crowne Plaza BIRMINGHAM, CENTRAL SQUARE HOLIDAY STREET , BIRMINGHAM , B1 1HH
Situated in the City Centre, the Crowne Plaza Birmingham is just 3 minutes walk from The International Convention Centre, National Indoor Arena and Birmingham Symphony Hall. Just 20 minutes drive away is the National Exhibition Centre. The hotel is located in an ideal position, just 5 minutes walk from New Street Station and only 3 miles from Junction 6 of the M6 (the hub of the motorway network). Adjacent to the hotel is a large N.C.P. car park with undercover valet parking
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