As convenient as location gets — the M42, airport, LG Arena, National Exhibition Centre and train station are all nearby.

Groovy contemporary hotel in a bustling neighbourhood brimming with shops and restaurants.

Practice your best Phelps impression at the pool.

Right on Broad St, with pubs, clubs and grub all in short range.

In Dudley’s new, modern Waterfront development, smartly located overlooking the canal marina.

Smack in the heart of the city, a short stumble from killer clubs and restaurants along Broad Street.

Originally built in 1704 as a wayside inn, with large lawn and gardens and personality aplenty.

Light packers can walk from the train station in 5 min. Heavy packers? Slower, but then again, outfit options.

No mirror trickery here. The Matrix-equipped gym really is that big.

Hard to beat 500 years of hosting guests. If only these ivy-covered walls could talk...

Shakespeare fans? Anyone? The Bard’s birthplace is nearby – plus a few other related (and fascinating) sights.

No, the courtyard’s not spinning (though that would be cool). It just feels that way after a day at the nearby theme park.

Whatever time you stumble in, the 24-hour front desk serves up service with a smile.