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Splash out that little extra and you can find 4 star accommodation from as little as £28 a night. That’s one of the things that’s so great about this city – living costs are relatively low compared to London and other capitals. So with £30 in your back pocket you can choose from 17th Century farm houses to beds neighbouring the Ikon Gallery.
Overwood Bed & Breakfast – Two 1860 farm labourers cottages have been converted to form this picturesque and peaceful B&B. The tranquillity and 4 star rating will cost you an extra few miles into the city but cost only £28 a night. Address: Woodcote Lane Bromsgrove. Telephone: 01562 777 193. Website: www.overwood.net.
Central Guesthouse – a converted house with full on chintz that’d make Wayne Hemingway proud. Come here for a love of all things twee (think flying ducks on walls, pastel pink wallpaper with floral border). Also allows you to bring dogs. A single room costs no more than £30 a night. Address:1637 Coventry Road, South Yardley. Telephone: 0121 706 7757. Website: www.centralguesthouse.com/
The Prince Hotel Beds, Hagley Road – The two main drawcord’s of the Prince Hotel is sadly not that the place is a palace. However with a log fire and rooms from as little as £16, we’re not complaining. Address: 4 Stanmore Road, Edgbaston. Telephone: 0121 429 2061
Swallow Plough & Harrow Hotel – The Hagley Road is dotted with hotels and B&Bs so if you need somewhere short notice this is the place to head. It’s also near the National Indoor Arena which houses big-name concerts as well as the spectacular “Torvil & Dean’s Dancing on Ice.” Prices start from £50 including breakfast. Address: 135 Hagley Rd, Edgbaston. Telephone: 0121 454 4111.
City Inn Birmingham – Located in the sophisticated Brindley Place, home of the Ikon Gallery, City Inn offers alfresco dining on the terrace, a restaurant and bar. From £50 a night. Address: 1 Brunswick Square, Brindley Place. Telephone: 0121 643 1002.
Travelodge – Situated in the city centre the omnipresent Travel Lodge is the same here as it is anywhere else. Smart and with TV and ironing board and iron. Prices start from £20 a night. Address: Broadway Plaza, 220 Ladywood Middleway. Telephone: 0871 984 6325. Website: www.travelodge.co.uk
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