Recommended gay friendly hotels in Birmingham

Within 10-minutes' walk from Birmingham's centre and main attractions, the ibis budget Hotel Birmingham Centre offers 250 modern rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Guests can make use of free Wi-Fi throughout and a 24-hour reception offering snacks. Birmingham's vibrant centre and Birmingham Bullring shopping centre are a 20-minute walk away. The International Conference Centre is a 15-minute walk, and Birmingham Airport is 20 minutes' drive. The property is located near to the O2 Academy and the Hippodrome. Birmingham Arena is around 20-minutes' away. Each room at the ibis budget features a TV and air-conditioning. Rooms also include a work desk for guests. The on-site cafe offers a range of fresh hot and cold snacks, including sandwiches, salads, soups, cakes, fruit and yoghurt. Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are also available.

In a superb city centre location, about a 10 minute walk from the gay village, this 4-star deluxe hotel boasts a fitness room, a cafe bar and a restaurant. Shopping districts and Birmingham New Street Rail Station are 0.8 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout. Each of the rooms at Crowne Plaza Birmingham City have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. There is 24-hour room service. The stylish b1 Restaurant and Bar offers guests a place to enjoy a drink with friends or a delicious meal. Modern cuisine is served in the chic restaurant with a seasonal a la carte or a table d'hote menu available. There are 11 meeting rooms at the property, with the largest room holding up to 300 delegates. Free WiFi is available in all meeting rooms. The famous Birmingham Bull Ring shopping centre can be reached with a 10-minute walk. Cultural attractions such as Birmingham Cathedral and the Museum and Art Gallery are both within 0.8 km of the hotel.

Just 10 minutes walk from The Bullring Shopping Centre, and not far from the gay life on Hurst Street, this elegant and modern hotel features rooms with Egyptian linen, plasma-screen TVs and free WiFi. There is an idyllic hidden courtyard, a French bistro, and a relaxing spa. With luxurious hand-sprung mattresses, each spacious room at Hotel du Vin Birmingham includes a deep bath and powerful drench shower in its private bathroom. Bistro du Vin serves French cuisine in an informal setting, made from the finest local ingredients, along with a selection of fine wines. Pub du Vin provides hearty and locally sourced pub food, along with an array of real ales. Outdoor dining is available in the pretty courtyard, and there is a humidor area offering a range of rare and unique cigars. Birmingham Snow Hill Rail Station is less than a minute away on foot, and Birmingham's central shops can all be reached within 10 minutes on foot. Birmingham New Street Rail Station can be reached in a 10-minute walk.

The chic Malmaison Birmingham offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, within the upmarket Mailbox development, around a 15 minute walk from the gay village. It has a health spa, a restaurant, and a bar with a wine tasting room. Large, luxury rooms each includes mood lighting and a satellite TV. Private bathrooms all have a power shower, and there is a same-day laundry service. The Brasserie at Birmingham Mal serves a menu of British cuisine using quality local produce. There is a stylish bar, and wine tasting run by the hotel sommeliers. The luxurious Le Petit Spa has a range of health and beauty treatments, using the latest ESPA products. Guests also have free use of the weights and machines in the modern gym. There are exclusive shops, restaurants and bars on the hotel doorstep. Birmingham New Street Rail Station is just a 10-minute walk away.

Just 5 minutes' walk from the famous Bullring Shopping Centre and a short walk to the gay life on Hurst Street, Pentahotel Birmingham has a great location, less than 0.8 km from Birmingham city centre. With free Wi-Fi in its trendy bar and public areas, it also boasts 2 meeting rooms, an on-site restaurant and a fitness centre. Each spacious room at Pentahotel Birmingham has an en suite power shower and free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view movies and Sky sports, air-conditioning and a desk. In the morning you can enjoy a hearty breakfast – or grab a pastry to go if you're in a rush. Lunch and dinner are also available in the on-site restaurant. The NEC is only 14.5 km away, and Birmingham's National Sea Life Centre is 5 minutes' drive from the building. Cadbury World, where you can see tours and exciting events, is a 10-minute drive away, and Birmingham International Airport is a 20-minute journey by car. Birmingham New Street Station is within 10 minute's walk from the hotel.

A short walk from the gay village, and just a 3-minute walk to Birmingham New Street Station (south exit), easyHotel Birmingham offers budget accommodation is in the heart of Birmingham, within a 5-minute walk to shops, bars and restaurants. All bedrooms are air-conditioned, fully heated and have en-suite showers. WiFi and luggage storage are available at an additional cost. Hippodrome Theatre is 400 m from easyHotel Birmingham, while Bullring Shopping Centre is 500 m from the property. Birmingham Airport is 19.3 km away.