🇬🇧 Solihull, United Kingdom
The Regency Hotel
📍 Stratford Road Shirley, Stratford Rd, Shirley, Solihull B90 4EB, UK
Your stay — The Regency Hotel
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The Property — The Regency Hotel
The Regency Hotel in Solihull is a reliable, business-oriented 3-star with a clean, modern lobby that feels more like a functional hub than a cosy lounge. It suits short-stay travellers and conference attendees who value reliable wifi, on-site parking, and a quiet location over boutique charm. The USP is its proximity to the NEC and Birmingham Airport, not the decor.
Chronicles of Solihull
Solihull began as a medieval market town in the 12th century, with its timber-framed Tudor buildings giving way to Georgian terraces during the 18th-century expansion. The arrival of the railway in the 1850s transformed it into a prosperous commuter suburb, and post-war redevelopment added sprawling housing estates and the iconic Mell Square shopping centre. Today, it blends leafy residential streets with a compact modern retail core, retaining a clean, prosperous feel distinct from nearby Birmingham's industrial edge.
Best Time to Visit
Full Solihull guide →Best months
June and July for warm long days with average highs around 20°C, plus the Solihull Summer Festival in July. Crowds are moderate, prices reasonable midweek.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is July due to the Solihull Summer Festival and school holidays. Hotel rates typically rise 20-30%, especially near the NEC. The Birmingham Symphony Hall and events at Resorts World also pull visitors.
Budget shoulder season
September and October offer milder weather (15-18°C) and budget rates often 30% below July's. October still has dry spells, good for walking the historic High Street.
Weather & packing
The city gets rain all year, even in June. Pack a light waterproof jacket and closed-toe shoes. Expect daily drizzle, not heavy downpours.
Live City Briefing — Solihull
- Solihull's Touchwood shopping centre continues its refurbishment of the John Lewis section, with completion expected by late 2026. Expect some scaffolding in the main square.
- The new direct bus route 'X8' now runs from Solihull Station to Birmingham Airport via the NEC from May 2026, reducing taxi dependency.
- June 2026 sees the reopening of the Tudor Grange Park bandstand after a two-year restoration, hosting a free live music series on weekend afternoons.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The Regency Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor, facing the rear garden (away from Stratford Road). These offer the quietest sleep and a green outlook, though not spectacular.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby and breakfast area – noise from early risers and luggage is common. Also skip rooms at the front of the building overlooking Stratford Road due to continuous traffic rumble.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms on any floor look over the garden and neighbouring parkland – a calm, leafy view. Front rooms face Stratford Road (A34), a busy main road with shops and traffic.
Quietest floors
Third floor is the quietest – furthest from street and lobby noise, and the lift serves it without disturbance from passing floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Stratford Road is a main arterial route with constant traffic from early morning until late evening. Occasional sirens from nearby Shirley Fire Station. The hotel bar can be audible on the ground floor until 11pm. Lift motor hum is noticeable on floors 1 and 2 if the room is adjacent to the shaft.
Insider tips
1) Arrive by 3pm to secure a free parking spot – the 30 spaces fill fast, especially on weeknights. Street parking on side roads is free after 6pm but limited. 2) Upgrade to premium WiFi (£5/day) from reception if streaming or video-calls matter; the free tier is too slow for anything beyond email and maps.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — The Regency Hotel
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps) with no login; premium tier (£5/day, 50 Mbps) available via voucher at reception.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers; digital newsstand not available. Building is a modern purpose-built hotel (opened 1995) with no historic quirks.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 11:00. Early bag-drop allowed from 12:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs £25; subject to availability.
Free for guests on arrival/departure day; non-guests charged £5 per bag per day.
Level access from car park to lobby; one wheelchair-accessible ground-floor room; lift to all floors; no accessible bathroom in standard rooms.
Free on-site car park for 30 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park: Shirley Park & Ride (0.5 mi), £8/day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full balance charged at booking; £75 incidental card hold at check-in (refundable if no extras)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: SIEA Highlands Mosque (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church (1.6 km · ~20 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Mount — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Hillfield Park Play Area — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Boots — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Widney Manor — 3.0 km · ~37 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office for best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks which give poor rates.
Contactless and chip-and-pin widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and taxis; mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) common; some small vendors prefer cash.
Restaurants: 10-15% if service not included, otherwise round up. Taxis: round up to nearest pound. Hotel staff: £1-2 for luggage or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Coffee from a chain or independent bakery ~£2.50-3.00.
Meal deal (sandwich/snack/drink) from a supermarket ~£3.50-4.50.
Pub main course or casual pizza/pasta ~£10-14.
Touchwood Shopping Centre has regular food stalls and street food events; nearby town centre bars/pubs offer affordable bar snacks.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl are common across B90.
High-street chains in Touchwood: Next, Primark, Marks & Spencer; also Solihull town centre.
West Midlands day bus pass (adult single zone) ~£4.50; cheapest from Birmingham Airport: bus X12/X13 to Solihull town centre ~£2.50.
1. Use bus day passes instead of taxis. 2. Shop at Aldi/Lidl for groceries, not convenience stores. 3. Eat lunch from supermarket meal deals rather than sit-down cafes.
Good to know — Solihull
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Solihull, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Regency Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Birmingham Airport (BHX) → Station Approach Bed and Breakfast, Solihull
💡 Avoid rank taxis at peak times; pre-book a local firm like Andy Cars or see if the B&B can arrange a set fare.
Birmingham Airport, Stand B → Solihull Town Centre (opposite B&B)
💡 Board at the airport arrivals forecourt. Get off at 'Solihull Town Centre' stop – the B&B is a 2-minute walk via Station Approach.
Solihull Bus Station (5-min walk from B&B) → Birmingham City Centre (Bullring)
💡 Sit on the left side for views of the countryside near Shirley. Use contactless – same capping as Swift card.
Birmingham International (connected to airport by free Air-Rail link) → Solihull Station (150m from B&B)
💡 Buy a return if you’re going into Birmingham city centre — it’s cheaper than two singles and the same ticket works on the link.
About Solihull
Wikipedia ↗
Solihull ( SO(H)L-ee-hul, SOH-lee-HUL) is a market town in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull in the West Midlands county, England. Solihull is situated on the River Blythe in the Forest of Arden area. The town had a population of 126,577 at the 2021 census, and the wider metropolitan borough had ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at The Regency Hotel?
Request a room on the third floor, facing the rear garden (away from Stratford Road). These offer the quietest sleep and a green outlook, though not spectacular.
Which rooms should I avoid at The Regency Hotel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby and breakfast area – noise from early risers and luggage is common. Also skip rooms at the front of the building overlooking Stratford Road due to continuous traffic rumble.
Is The Regency Hotel noisy?
Stratford Road is a main arterial route with constant traffic from early morning until late evening. Occasional sirens from nearby Shirley Fire Station. The hotel bar can be audible on the ground floor until 11pm. Lift motor hum is noticeable on floors 1 and 2 if the room is adjacent to the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at The Regency Hotel?
Rear-facing rooms on any floor look over the garden and neighbouring parkland – a calm, leafy view. Front rooms face Stratford Road (A34), a busy main road with shops and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at The Regency Hotel?
1) Arrive by 3pm to secure a free parking spot – the 30 spaces fill fast, especially on weeknights. Street parking on side roads is free after 6pm but limited. 2) Upgrade to premium WiFi (£5/day) from reception if streaming or video-calls matter; the free tier is too slow for anything beyond email and maps.
What time is check-in at The Regency Hotel?
Check-in at The Regency Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The Regency Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps) with no login; premium tier (£5/day, 50 Mbps) available via voucher at reception.
Is there a city or tourist tax at The Regency Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near The Regency Hotel?
Meal deal (sandwich/snack/drink) from a supermarket ~£3.50-4.50.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Regency Hotel?
West Midlands day bus pass (adult single zone) ~£4.50; cheapest from Birmingham Airport: bus X12/X13 to Solihull town centre ~£2.50.
When is the best time to visit Solihull?
June and July for warm long days with average highs around 20°C, plus the Solihull Summer Festival in July. Crowds are moderate, prices reasonable midweek.
Top Attractions in Solihull
💡 Arrive just before the midday bell ringing practice (usually Wednesday or Saturday at 11:45) to see the tower from the inside—just ask the ringers nicely.
💡 Check the library’s events board for free Saturday morning story-telling sessions for children—often themed around local history with crafts included.
💡 Bring a specific question or a family name—the volunteer archivists are very knowledgeable and will dig out maps or census records you won’t find online. Best visited on weekday mornings when they’re less busy.
💡 The lavender garden near the lake is at its best in late July. Feed the ducks but bring your own bird seed—the on-site vending machines often run out.
💡 Park at the Waitrose end of the retail park and start walking anti-clockwise—the best river views are in the first kilometre. Keep an ear out for the green woodpecker in the orchard section.