Hotels in Coventry

Birthplace of the British motor industry and famous for its ‘three spires’, Coventry is an innovative city surrounded by idyllic Warwickshire countryside. Having survived massive damage during the Second World War, the city has gone on to become a lively cosmopolitan nerve center, with superb shopping, dining, and evening entertainment. With good transport links into nearby historical hotspots Kenilworth, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, the city is a well equipped base to get out and explore the best that Warwickshire has to offer.

Things to see

Coventry Cathedral is one of the city’s main attractions, both the newer, intact cathedral, and the one destroyed during World War Two. If the tragic grandeur of old ruins fascinates you, then take a trip into nearby Kenilworth and visit the famous castle. Once owned by Queen Elizabeth I’s beau, Sir Robert Dudley, Kenilworth Castle is steeped in the richest of histories. If you’re more about the here and now however, then take a seat at the world class Ricoh Arena. Hosting huge musical artists and sporting events, there’s always something exciting afoot. If R&R is more your cup of tea, you could do worse than Coombe Abbey Country Park. With 500 acres of gardens, woodland, and genteel amenities, it’s a slice of green and floral heaven. You can’t be ‘sent to Coventry’ without checking out the Transport Museum. Paying homage to innovations in motoring, the museum takes visitors through 150 nostalgic years of transport.

Hotels in Coventry

Hotels in Coventry are plentiful, with something to suit everyone’s taste and purse. Those with a mid-range budget can expect the comfortable familiarity of chain hotels, whilst guest houses and B&Bs present more homely options. There’s a healthy selection of cheap hotels in Coventry too, offering great deals for central locations. Said to have inspired J.R.R. Tolkien’s description of the idyllic Shire, the Warwickshire countryside offers a quintessentially English alternative for those looking for a quieter stay. Luxury in the country comes in the form of characterful manor houses, complete with antique four-poster beds and opulent décor.

Where to stay

A hotel in Coventry city center keeps you within good range of the city’s best attractions and amenities. What’s more, you’ll be close to the bus and train stations, making visits into neighboring areas of the West Midlands and Warwickshire that bit more convenient. The bustling city center itself offers something for every visitor. Shopping can be enjoyed on the high street and West Orchards shopping center, whilst Coventry Market is a haven for those that like to snare a bargain. An eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, and clubs are scattered throughout the center, along with Coventry’s top museums and galleries.

How to get to

Birmingham International Airport is the closest airport to the city, now that Coventry Airport no longer provides scheduled passenger flights. For visitors landing at Birmingham, getting into the city is quick and easy, with frequent trains running direct from the airport to the city center in around 10 to 15 minutes. Coventry Railway Station is also well connected to other major cities in the UK for those travelling by train. With routes operated by Virgin, a journey from London Euston to Coventry will take between 1 hour and 1 hour and 45 minutes. Reaching the city by car is simple enough, with the M6 passing just north of the city.