Solihull (Hockley Heath, M42) hotel

In the glorious countryside a few miles from Birmingham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Packwood House

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4.5

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Stratford Road, Hockley Heath, Solihull B94 6NX

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Directions: Situated on A3400 Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon road. 2 miles south of M42(J4). Next to the Barn Beefeater.

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Transport and local information: Birmingham International Airport 8.5 miles
Cadbury World Theme Park
NEC Events
Dorridge Train Station 2 miles

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Hotel Parking: Free on-site parking is available at this hotel.

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10 Sep 2020

lostandfound

Beverley, United Kingdom

Trip Type: Couples

"Great Stay"

Stayed for one night, usual Premier Inn high standards of cleanliness and excellent service. Covid measures very good, well organised. Lots of parking, so no issues there. Had meals at The Barn next door, very good service and excellent food, as I said a great stay.

7 Sep 2020

Loncat

Cwmbran, United Kingdom

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"A bit dated and tired"

Stayed for one night when visiting relatives. We've been here a few times before, but this time we really noticed how worn and tired it looked. The bed wasn't comfortable at all, there were random marks and stains. We had a run in with a jumbo bug that wouldn't die - even though the windows weren't open. Just all a bit - meh! Reception lady was nice and friendly. COVID precautions were all good. No lift is a pain with baggage and no offer of help to carry stuff. The place could do with a revamp and bringing up to date.

29 Aug 2020

1Roger1

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Trip Type: Couples

"Tired and dated!"

Stayed here on way back from cornwall, must say great staff and usual food, but dated old fashioned bedrooms and restaurant has mish mash of different coloured tables and chairs with stains! Really drab and depressing come on premier inn update! People said to us they were disappointed! 70,s bedroom 60,s style dated restaurant surprised its still open, in a nutshell Poor!

18 Apr 2020

thewhinerdiner

London, United Kingdom

Trip Type: Business

"Will there be a next time?"

Considering this hotel's proximity to the NEC, I'm surprised I haven't discovered it before. I've been an exhibitor at the NEC several times a year for as far back as I can remember, and it turns out this was a better option than my usual choice, the Premier Inn at Redditch (see my numerous reviews on that). Certainly this location is a shorter drive to the NEC, being just off the M42 south, and much closer than Redditch, so it is a contender to be my hotel of choice in future. The hotel boasts all the usual amenities I insist on - free wi-fi, fee parking, a Beefeater restaurant (see my review on that). The location also has a quieter, village-type feel to it, without so much passing traffic, so altogether it appears more out of the way but not isolated. Though the hotel is quite spread out, with parking available both front and rear, which can result in a protracted walk from the car park if you park way round the back. The room itself is the usual Premier Inn standard (see pictures). Only one thing let it down in my view, and that was the heating. I found this terribly inadequate. Now, strictly speaking, keeping the room at the right temperature should not be at all complicated. You have a control panel on the wall with two large buttons [+] and [-] for up or down. Simple right? Well, no actually. The upper limit seems to be 22 degrees. Since normal room temperature is around 22-23 degrees, that should be perfectly adequate. But, no matter what temperature I set, I found the room never rose above 18 degrees (see picture). I don't know the reason for that. The heater was clearly working, but never seemed to reach the required temperature. When I queried this with reception they confirmed I was doing everything right. To be fair they did offer me an additional heater, which I declined. After all, if everything is working as it should, why would I need a heater? It wasn't a deal-breaker, but it is annoying as I feel such things should really be checked before a room is let. The staff were awfully nice and apologetic, even when I mentioned this on check out, so I do hope there is no repetition next time. Will there be a next time? I think so. This hotel has much more going for it than some other locations I've stayed in, so I wouldn't let this one instance put me off returning.

10 Mar 2020

Lysias54

Stevenage, United Kingdom

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"Good position excellent hotel"

We were visiting Stratford on Avon but decided to stay outside the city and we did the right thing. This Premier Inn was in a village with its own car park. We were greeted by a very friendly, helpful receptionist and our room was spotlessly clean and smelt that way too. We took the meal deal for our two night stay and the food was very good both for dinner and breakfast. Exceptional value for money. The staff are very efficient and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The restaurant itself is very attractive and comfortable with large areas to sit and have a drink before your meal. This hotel is very well run with no visible maintenance issues and we would go as far as to say that it is the best Premier Inn we have used and we have been in many all over the Country.

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Hotel description Look out of your window at Solihull Hockley Heath, M42 and you'll see countryside all around you. In fact you'll be surprised by just how green the Black Country really is. And, with Shakespeare's hometown just up the road, the stage is set for a great break. Watch star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet at Stratford. Or watch modern lovers get married at nearby wedding venues. See the jousting at Warwick Castle. Then taste the chocolate at Cadbury World. Comfy beds and a Beefeater restaurant will welcome you home where you can drift off to a great night's sleep.

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