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AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport

3.5 star property

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A modern living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a bookshelf, and a small table with decorative items.
A modern hotel with a prominent AC Hotels Marriott sign, large windows, and a brick facade.
A multi-level interior with curved balconies and large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, and a chair.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a large window providing natural light.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

Explore the area

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Bickenhill Lane, N E C House, Birmingham, England, B40 1PQ
  • Place, National Exhibition Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, bp pulse LIVE
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Resorts World Birmingham
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a nightstand with lamps.

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, and a chair.

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a flat-screen TV, a round table, and a chair.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a telephone, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a bench, and a sofa.

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Birmingham

At AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of National Exhibition Centre and Pendigo Lake. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, AC Lounge®, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Marston Green hotel, attractions include Utilita Arena Birmingham and Bullring & Grand Central.

What's nearby

  • National Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pendigo Lake - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • bp pulse LIVE - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Resorts World Birmingham - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Vox Conference Centre - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Station - 9 min walk
  • Air Rail Link Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gild Lobby Bar & Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Genting Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Zizzi - ‬18 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 5 meeting rooms available. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport was completed in May 2026.

This 3.5-star Birmingham hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 169 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2009
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport offers 169 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (GBP 16 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (GBP 16 per night)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • AC Lounge®

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - May 2026
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 40
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and from GBP 8.95 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 16 per night
  • Extended parking fee: GBP 16 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 40 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Encore Birmingham NEC
Encore Ramada NEC
NEC Encore
NEC Ramada
Ramada Birmingham NEC
Ibis Styles Birmingham Nec
Ramada Encore NEC
Ramada Encore NEC Hotel
Ramada Encore NEC Hotel Birmingham
Ramada NEC Birmingham
Ramada Encore Birmingham Nec Hotel Birmingham
ibis Styles Birmingham Airport NEC Hotel
ibis Styles NEC Hotel
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport Hotel
ibis Styles NEC
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport Birmingham
ibis Styles Birmingham NEC and Airport Hotel Birmingham

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

As of 24 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport on 27 Jul 2026 start from NZ$185, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

Yep, AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport has a self car park for GBP 16 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Additionally there is extended parking for GBP 16 per night.

Is AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport is a hit with families.

Does AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

No, AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1167 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Hemash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for the airport and NEC
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Rome is small and basic but very clean with a comfy bed, good for 1-2 nights stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quick stay overnight. Very clean and good size rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for visiting NEC
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff make you feel so welcome and the rooms are very clean and tidy .this is the 4 year I have stayed there .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms! Staff available at all hours and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were newly refurbished - good location, friendly staff, would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth the money. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was great for the airport and train. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very comfy bed. Bathroom nice. Quiet area. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant staff were slow the meals were wrong but a beautiful hotel to stay in reception staff were fab and very friendly and welcoming definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cheap, clean, easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
It was adequate for an evening and bed and breakfast. If we had longer a hotel with more amenities and options would have suited us better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok for one night stay catching flight. Room was large for 3 adults. Very warm. Food average.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Hazel

Liked: Staff & service
Due to the refurbishment works the bar/dining area was not great & limited menu choices for dinner. Could do with signs showing which doors to use to enter the hotel. Staff were helpful & room comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good Internet. Undergoing some renovation, but not intrusive. Room a little small but ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a evening meal - very nice and not too pricey either
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff. A bit noisy as it’s surrounded by warehouses and the hotel was being renovated but a good distance from the arena. Better instructions on finding it would be helpful as it wasn’t easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff and close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026