Known as the UK's second city, Birmingham has undergone extensive regeneration in recent years to ensure this status continues. Amidst this period of development, naturally, Birmingham accommodation options have increased for the busy corporate traveller.
Situ takes pride in recognising that there are many types of corporate accommodation requirements. We can assist with our clients' needs, whether they require a studio apartment in Birmingham or larger accommodation. We support individuals, companies and organisations by providing serviced apartments in Birmingham city centre and beyond that are of the high standard demanded by the modern business traveller.
Situ specialises in Birmingham serviced apartments and aparthotels in or within walking distance to central locations. We offer self-catering Birmingham city centre apartments in good locations and provide you with a wide selection of hotel alternatives when travelling for business. Our self-catering serviced accommodations come complete with fully furnished interiors, fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, and free Wi-Fi to ensure guests feel at home.
Birmingham is the second-largest urban area in the UK, located in the West Midlands, with a population of about three million. Described by many as a vibrant and diverse city, Birmingham also welcomes individuals from across the globe for both business and pleasure. In fact, an estimated 34 million people visit Birmingham each year, with one million of those being international visitors.
Birmingham is a large transportation centre. The New Street train station, also called Birmingham train station, is the busiest rail interchange in the UK after London. Four main highways connect this city, which is also home to the famous 'Spaghetti Junction.'
There is also Birmingham Airport, which is amongst the UK’s top ten busiest. It is based within four hours of 90% of the UK, while London is only one hour and twenty-five minutes away by train. This, therefore, makes long stay apartments in Birmingham near the city’s train stations a popular choice amongst commuters.
The economy of Birmingham is one of the largest in the UK, worth an estimated £28 billion.
Many believe the success of Birmingham’s economy is down to the business climate it possesses. The West Midlands city has also ranked highly as one of the more popular destinations for people to relocate to from London; it’s why there are so many corporate lets in Birmingham on offer to support the ever-growing working population.
Birmingham has also gained recognition as one of the best for quality of life and student performance. The University of Birmingham plays a significant role in the students' success. It’s also for this reason that student accommodation in Birmingham is so popular.
Wondering what to do in Birmingham before you visit? Well, it’s fair to say you won’t be bored as the city has plenty to explore. With over 50 festivals annually and a youthful population (40% under 25), the city buzzes with life, and with Situ you can stay in luxury apartments in Birmingham conveniently located near major venues.
Explore Birmingham's rich history at the Birmingham Museum, conveniently located near our self-catering accommodations, perfect for history enthusiasts.
Discover classic art at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, boasting collections from the 17th century. Catch diverse productions at the rebuilt Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Britain’s longest-established producing theatre.
We highly recommend a night out to visit the Mailbox or Arcadian Birmingham. These are hubs for high-end shopping and luxury bars and restaurants. There are designer outlets, exclusive places to eat, and beautiful waterfront views. With a vibrant and active nightlife, as well as cinemas and other attractions, Birmingham can offer a great variety of evenings out.
The popularity of business accommodation in Birmingham means that there is an excellent supply of luxurious apartments available for travellers. Whether you decide to visit Birmingham for business, or to explore a city with a great culture and plenty to do, staying with Situ in an extended stay or short stay aparthotel in Birmingham is sure to make your visit as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Supporting the travel of over ten million passengers every year, Birmingham Airport is one of the busiest in the UK. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that this facility is a base for UK international travel with its surrounding area being occupied by a range of luxury serviced apartments in Birmingham.
Whilst Birmingham airport is under ten miles south-east of the city centre, other alternative airports under an hour car journey away from the city include; the East Midlands Airport, the Wolverhampton Halfpenny Airport and the Coventry Airport.
Birmingham New Street is not only the city’s largest and busiest station, but it is also deemed a central railway function of the UK rail network. Therefore, it is based right at the heart of Birmingham city centre.
Making up the rest of the city’s ‘station group’ are Snow Hill and Moore Street, on the doorsteps of wide-ranging serviced accommodation in Birmingham. Slightly outside the centre as well are the Five Ways and Jewellery Quarter stations, whilst the very commonly used International station is based just over the road from the airport and NEC Birmingham.
The West Midlands Metro is a tram system with its station based around ten miles north-west of the Birmingham city centre. Currently, it only has one line, which connects Birmingham with Wednesbury, Wolverhampton and West Bromwich.
Following the success of the tram system, operated by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) who managed all public transport in the county, the Birmingham city council have backed the idea of constructing an underground system.
As the home of the headquarters of national coach operator, National Express, the people of Birmingham benefit from easy access to such of the best public transport in the UK. The company’s services operate out of the Birmingham Coach Station, based along Mill Lane just outside the city centre.
The city is also greatly supported by a large number of bus stops and services, operated by the likes of Arriva, Diamond and Stagecoach. All the information you need about buses in Birmingham can be found on the West Midlands Network website. Visitors to the city can also book stays in ideally located corporate housing in Birmingham to suit their bus or coach travel requirements.
Serviced apartments can be described as more like ‘home away from homes’. Available for either short or long term corporate stays, serviced apartments are a form of fully furnished and facilitated housing that allows guests to live away from home throughout business trips, with easy access to everything they need.
Corporate guests staying in a serviced apartment in Birmingham can expect to have a range of home-like facilities at their disposal when they book a stay, with the minimum being, a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi and internet access, a TV, laundry facilities, available parking and housekeeping service.
Unlike hotels, serviced apartments in Birmingham are located, equipped and designed with corporate travellers in mind, including a range of home-like amenities complimented by hotel-like services.
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