Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

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Independent
8.4 (234 reviews)
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Birmingham, Solihull, England, CV7 7HR , Solihull , GB
44-0167-6522335

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Facilities

Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Electric car charging station
Clubhouse
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Sauna
Designated smoking area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable bed
Good breakfast
Cons:
Poor service
No hot water during stay

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Some areas need a refurb; room was clean enough.
Service
7.21
Dinner service was poor, resulting in meals being taken off the bill due to long wait times.
Location
9.25
Location is convenient for the NEC, which is 10 mins away.
Room Quality
8.7
Room was comfortable and quiet, with decent internet.
Amenities
8.73
Spa area and bar service, but had issues with cleanliness and wait times.
Value for Money
7.69
Breakfast perceived as overpriced, alongside high drink prices.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Breakfast was excellent, but dinner and bar were not satisfactory.
Overall Experience
9.11
With improvements in service and cleanliness, could be significantly better.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:50

Property Description

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. While the golfer in the family is out on the course, you can enjoy above-par recreational amenities such as outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Luxurious Spa Services
Recreational Amenities
Delicious Dining Options

Located in Solihull (Meriden), Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club is within a 15-minute drive of Resorts World Birmingham and National Exhibition Centre. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

  • 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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)

  • Covid

    Free onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen/Rapid) is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 234 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 7.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Oliver • couple • gb
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very helpful staff. Excellent breakfast buffet

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Paolo • couple • gb
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Ross • solo_traveller • gb
9
Excellent.
Pros:

The staff were very helpful and polite.

Cons:

There were some rowdy, sexist guests in the bar.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Yingna • solo_traveller • ae
6
Not recommended!
Pros:

The staff has bad service. She told me 3:30 check out but I said booking mentioned 3:00. No explanation. Also they debited my card without informing when the amount I spent is more than I deposited. If the reception told me in front then it would be better.

Cons:

Others are ok. But why NO AC and it is not mentioned during booking

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Daysh • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent staff. Incredibly helpful.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Alan • extended_group • gb
8
Perfect for a group of golfers.
Pros:

It is very much a corporate venue which is what I expected as I was there for golf. The golfing facilities and courses were excellent.

Cons:

The bars got busy and noisy with large groups, I didn’t mind this due to the nature of my trip, however, I saw at least 1 family and some younger females seem a touch uncomfortable.

I would expect a small refrigerator in the room for the cost.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Bourke • couple • gb
1
Disappointing and cut short due to temperatures in the bedroom being unbearable
Pros:

Location to NEC was great

Cons:

No air conditioning and during a red weather alert a small plastic fan in the bedroom didn’t really help

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • gb
10
Lovely
Pros:

Lovely staff and lovely hotel especial the kind chap at breakfast that made my kids pancakes! Thank you so much!

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Sam • solo_traveller • gb
6
Cons:

WiFi was absolutely awful

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Karl • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Eulindi • family_with_children • gb
4
Will not recommend to stay there.
Cons:

The food was not good, the hotel is tired and needs renovating. We couldn't really wait to get out of there and when we did nobody at reception told us the code to get out...we had to turn round go back to reception and get a code. Everything was clean, but the food was sub standard and looked like frozen foods. No airconditioning in the rooms, so avoid during summer.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
8
Great golf getaway
Pros:

The golf facilities are excellent. Location wonderful.

Cons:

The rooms are tired and need refurbishing.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Ross • extended_group • gb
5
Overpriced for what we experienced. Bar was too expensive. Food was averagely cooked for the price we paid
Pros:

Room was spacious and meet the expectations. Nothing special, but it did the job.

Cons:

Food on offer didn’t match the price we paid. We had dinner included, which meant we had a significantly reduced menu to choose from. When the food came, it was okay. Similarly, breakfast had lots of choice, but the food didn’t make you go, ‘Wow!’

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
8
Good location for visiting the NEC, lovely views of the golf course from our room, staff very friendly and helpful.
Pros:

Location
Easy to Park

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff demonstrated a high level of professionalism and provided highly responsive and helpful service.

Cons:

There were minor black stains on the bathroom tiles.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee