The Hilton Birmingham Metropole is a modern property adjacent to the National Exhibition Centre, one mile from the airport and eight miles from Birmingham city centre. The 794 air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in light, warm tones of cream and brown and include contemporary light-wood furnishings, red upholstery and bold checked fabrics. In-room amenities include cable TV with pay movies, Sony PlayStations, telephones, high- speed Internet connections, tea and coffee-making facilities and bathrooms with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can take a dip first thing in the morning in the glass-roofed indoor heated pool, or visit the health club, which offers a modern gymnasium, sauna, spa tub and solarium. The lounge bar is open 24 hours a day, and diners have a choice of a traditional-style - Birmingham NEC / Airport Area - National Exhibition Centre Birmingham B40 1Pp United Kingdom" />