I was looking for low cost accommodation within striking distance of B’ham International station. Finding something suitable was surprisingly difficult: most local hotels seemed rather overpriced to me, but this Days Inn at Corley Services was an exception. Its situated on the northbound side of the M6, so its handy if you are headed toward Birmingham. It’s a drive of about 30 mins at slow rush-hour-pace to B’ham Intl, and I guess it would be about the same to NEC or B’ham airport.
Although the price is competitive, the accommodations were very bright, pleasantly decorated and clean. The whole place seemed newly refurbished. It’s a whole lot better than some other low cost hotels I have stayed in. There was no air conditioning in the room but the windows open and even on a warm day the room was not too hot.
The service area has a small supermarket as well as the usual newsagents, fast food joints etc. There is everything here you might need on an overnight stop. A little noise from the motorway penetrated the double glazing, but nothing too intrusive. The bed was comfy, and the bathroom was very swish, with a large walk-in shower. The free WiFi was faultless.
If business takes me back to the area, this place will be top of my list.More
- Free parking
- Pool