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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

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8.4 out of 10
Very good

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Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Birmingham, Solihull, England, CV7 7HR
  • National Exhibition Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Resorts World Birmingham
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • The Bear Grylls Adventure
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4-star hotel in Meriden
This hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, an indoor pool, 2 bars/lounges, and a health club are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club offers 214 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Solihull hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

In addition to a full-service spa, Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club features a golf course and outdoor tennis courts. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 18 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 112484 square feet (10450 square meters) include conference space. This eco-certified hotel also offers an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a health club. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Fairway Bar & Grill - Overlooking the golf course and garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Zest Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • The Fairway Bar & Grill
  • Zest Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 36-hole golf course
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 112,484 square feet of conference space
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 501 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I won’t be too harsh, as I was only at the hotel for less than 12 hours while playing golf at The Belfry. The staff were great, and the rooms were tidy. However, I felt the pricing on the bar menu didn’t offer good value for money. I understand that hotels can charge a premium, but £20 for fish and chips that were overcooked wasn’t great. The staff were accommodating and replaced it, but the explanation that it was due to the beer batter wasn’t convincing—I’ve had beer-battered fish plenty of times before. The second portion was slightly better, but still not up to the standard you’d expect for that price. Aside from that, everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is great for a city break . Its very nice . There was limited access for disabled people , the lifts are small and the pool area did not accommodate disabled people. It was difficult to move around the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

philip

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reviews are a little mixed for this hotel, but thought to still give it a go. Yes it's a little older hotel, not a brand new development. However the building and grounds are well maintained and inside is clean and tidy. Polite welcome on reception and the room was comfy, clean and tidy. Well appointed bathroom and good shower pressure. Couldn't really asked for anything else and will return if in the area on business. Cannot comment on food as didn't eat there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Stay was made special thanks to Vicky at breakfast. Always goes that extra mile and nothing is too much trouble. Well done Vicky she is the reason I will return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five minutes from the NEC. Helpful staff. Beautiful building and grounds. Comfy room. Good standard of cuisine. Very pleasant environment. Peaceful. General facilities good. However the bedroom phone wasn't working, there were no bedroom notes about how to dial reception, no information about how to obtain the hotel's wifi. The blankets on the bed were thin and this, combined with the older fashioned radiator (which was working but not as efficient as more modern electrical heaters in some hotels) would not shield one from the colder winter nights. The round table between the armchairs was very "Wonkey Donkey" and I was afraid to use it in case it fell apart. Lastly, as in other hotels, there appears to be a sweeping policy of not issuing the rooms with actual bars of soap, which I prefer to the liquid soap fixed to the walls. I have reprted these things to the hotel so that they have a chance to put them right.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xinqing

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Honest Review

Nice hotel and setting, we'd stayed here before a few years back. But a little soulless for us but doesn't detract from the hotel its self
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Mr John A

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, comfortable and well provisioned room. Great service in the bar and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Staff & service
Way too expensive, not nearly as good as Wetherspoons Hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Crufts Stay

Nice location but very tired, the rooms need a refurbish, very dated, the hallways are tatty. Breakfast pastries were stale both days. The layout inst great either as we had an elderly relative with us and had to walk miles and miles round very confusing corridors to the rooms, beware only 1 lift! Staff brilliant tough.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Amazing room lovely staff very helpful and food was lush
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Floyd

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property. Clean and beds Very comfortable. Friendly helpful staff. The restaurants were a bit expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025