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 1676 522335

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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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Yasmin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Nice hotel in a lovely location
Pros:

Really nice hotel in a lovely setting. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was good. Enjoyed the golf.
Had a nice stay

Cons:

The pool area is a little tired but very clean

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Sandrine • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Hôtel magnifique.
Accueil chaleureux.
Literie confortable.
Paysage superbe.
À recommander.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Sonya • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Jim • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
10
Fantastic Stay
Pros:

Excellent facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Chandni • family_with_children • gb
8
Great staff, but little dated facilities in room
Pros:

Surrounding very pretty

Cons:

Little bit dated, toilet takes long flushing…to kept switching off

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
9
Really comfortable hotel with attentive staff and good facilities
Pros:

Nice location in the country, but nearby the NEC

Cons:

The golf course is quite a dominating feature if you aren’t a golfer

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
9
So amazingly beautiful and relaxing. Will definitely be returning.
Pros:

The scenery was amazing, the decor and feeling of the atmosphere was electric.

The staff were so welcoming and friendly and completely made the whole experience even better beyond our expectations.

Cons:

The only thing that could be changed is more availabilities for massage treatments, but as this may be first come first serve, due to my late arrival this is understandable.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Colm • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Slightly dated hotel but still has lots of charm. Friendly staff, comfy beds and lovely breakfast, which was one of the highlights of the hotel.

Cons:

Dinner was a buffet with all Mediterranean or mexican food, which was fine but limited in options, and not to the liking of some of our party.

Some areas of the hotel need some updating, the restaurant has a grubby carpet with duct tape covering rips and the seating is a little buckled in places. But overall the hotel is very clean.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • ie
6
Adequate
Pros:

Value for money

Cons:

Meal actually turned out to be a buffet. Whole hotel jaded and dated, needs upgrading. Jacuzzi broke

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • gb
10
We all had a wonderful overnight stay
Pros:

Ideal stay for a family. Lovely facilities and staff very friendly.
Buffet meal had excellent choice and was beautifully presented.

Cons:

Shower was too low but manageable.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Zak • couple • gb
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Justine • solo_traveller • kr
10
Pros:

Le lieu est très beau, cadre sympa. La taille de la chambre famille était très bien et la literie est top. La piscine et jacuzzi sympa. Nous avions pris le dîner et petit déjeuner et nous avons beaucoup apprécié le menu mais aussi le service avec un personnel très agréable.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Bernadette • solo_traveller • hk
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
8
872selinat • Friends getaway
10
Excellent Service - Ian, Serenity and Vaibhan
Pros:

I hosted a dinner here for my Faith Village community on Saturday 2 May 2026. It was really great, Serenity is who I dealt with during planning and on the day Ian Mascarenhas and Vaibhan were on had to serve us and manage / coordinate the logistics of the day. Absolutely everyone said it was such a beautiful event and it was thanks to Ian ensuring the logistics went smoothly. Would highly recommend this venue for your special event.

2026-07-16 • via Tripadvisor
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rakesh • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Lack of cooling

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee