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AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport

3.5 star property

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
A bathroom with a robe hanging on a rack, a cabinet with a coffee maker, and slippers on the floor.
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a TV, and a chair.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

Located in Marston Green within a short walk of National Exhibition Centre, AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Resorts World Birmingham. This 3.5-star hotel has 169 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • National Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pendigo Lake - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • bp pulse LIVE - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Resorts World Birmingham - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Vox Conference Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
  • ‪Sky Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport

Renovated in 2026, AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport offers a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is offered for GBP 15 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, a TV in a common area, and a garden.
46-inch TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include hair dryers, safes, and phones.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • 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 crib

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
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling 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
  • Renovated entire property - May 2026
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 35 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 8.95 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15 per night
  • Extended parking fee: GBP 15 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Encore Birmingham NEC
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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

Is free cancellation available at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport on Jun 21, 2026 start from $107, 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.

What's there to do close to AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

This hotel is situated in Marston Green within a short 16-minute walk of Resorts World Birmingham and also 16 minutes on foot from bp pulse LIVE. You'll also find National Motorcycle Museum and Pendigo Lake within a short drive.

Is there parking available at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

Yes, self parking is offered for GBP 15 per night and extended parking is available for GBP 15 per night. An electric car charging station, wheelchair-accessible parking, and RV/bus/truck parking are also available.

Does AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport include a casino at the property?

No, AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden at this hotel.

Does AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at AC Lounge®.

Does AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport for a fee of GBP 35 per pet, per night.

Does AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

The closest major airport to AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport is Birmingham Airport (BHX), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Coventry (CVT), which is located 15.8 mi away (30-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport.

AC Hotel Birmingham NEC and Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1167 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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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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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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent service
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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room and amenities- perfect for what we wanted. Breakfast lacked a little, but we go there at9.15 so maybe a bit late
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was well worth the cost. Close to airport/nec and Birmingham internatoonal rail. 5 munutes walk to station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good wifi, approachable staff, the room was not very clean, the floor was very dusty and others peoples things left under sofas and beds. Bed nice, bathroom clean and nice toiletries available.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and spacious clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good hot and lots of options the staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness
The room (224) was spotless. The staff were very helpful and polite. The location is very convenient for the NEC.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff and room was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff helpful, there was an initial mix up with the room which was sorted quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, welcoming. All you needed in room. Quiet. Good breakfast. Just had half the flush button missing but excellent all round otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great. Didnt hesitate to help us get some soy milk to the room and extra pillows!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

AG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
good location for NEC / Airport - under refurbishment so i am sure it will soon be improved . nice staff and good breakfast. Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff nice breakfast not bad. Tv was big shower was good big bed so no complaints from myself
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly - building work going on
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room location, excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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