Luxurious Birmingham hotels with pools for a weekend away

The modern glass and steel structure of the Hyatt Regency Birmingham delivers panoramic views across the bustling city. Located right in the centre, and directly connected to Symphony Hall, it’s the ideal base for a weekend break full of culture or fine dining.

After a day exploring the nearby Ikon Gallery or National Sea Life Centre, ease your muscles in the pool, whirlpool or sauna. The Amala Spa also features a cold plunge pool and steam room as well as a full treatment menu: try a personalised facial designed for your skin type, a hot stone massage or his and hers manicures and pedicures.

If all that pampering has helped you work up an appetite, head for the Aria restaurant. Settle into a plush armchair in the glass atrium and choose from a menu of British-inspired dishes with locally sourced ingredients, such as seared wood pigeon with cauliflower purée and finish up with a cheese board featuring some of the West Midland’s finest flavours. Back in your spacious, sophisticated room, relax in a cosy robe while you admire the views of the city skyline or the canal. Or perhaps have a nightcap first at the Gentleman and Scholar Pub with a grapefruit and almond fizz.

The grand façade of the Marriott Birmingham stands out at the top of the city’s famous Broad Street. In this heart of Birmingham action, you can sample the nearby nightlife whether you’re a fan of retro nights or clubs with the biggest DJs. In the daytime, hit the shops before returning to the serene Signature Spa for a rejuvenating treatment. Revitalise your skin in the scented Turkish steam room, unwind in the Jacuzzi or cool off in the 14-metre pool. Booking is essential for all spa treatments.

Many of the building’s original features remain, making it a piece of history in Birmingham’s modern centre. Step through the lobby where dark wood panelling meets modern design. If you’re in need of some indulgent early nights, take advantage of your tranquil, soundproofed room and let yourself drift off into a long, restorative sleep. This hotel is pet-friendly, so the four-legged members of the family can explore the exciting new scents in the city too.

Before you head to a show at the nearby Arena Birmingham, drop by the Brew Bar Lounge for something to eat. Vintage-style bulbs meet bare wood and plush leather furnishings for a cool industrial feel that matches the American-inspired menu. Sink into a sofa and try one of the craft beers, such as the intriguingly named Goose Island Honkers.

Leave the bustle of city life behind and head to Moor Hall Hotel for a soothing weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation. With a history dating back to the 15th century, this country house hotel is set within acres of manicured gardens with serene ponds and woodlands to discover. There’s an 18-hole championship golf course on site for you to practise your putting before spending an afternoon in the spa.

Here the treatments, including massages, facials, scrubs and wraps, use luxurious products by bareMinerals, Nailtiques and Thalgo. Try the Indian Head Massage to feel any tension ebb away before trying a few laps of the pool – on sunny days, the light streams in through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Head back to your room, a peaceful haven which blends classic English style with luxurious touches. If you’re after extra relaxation, why not upgrade to a room with your own Jacuzzi?

With the AA rosette-awarded Oak Room restaurant on site, you’ll be spoilt when it comes to dinner. Step inside the original dining room of Sir Edward Ansell, who built Moor Hall, and take in the views over the golf course. There you’ll dine on modern British dishes such as hay-smoked roe deer with blackberries and dauphinoise potatoes. And if you feel like exploring the city, the hotel is just a 30 minute drive from the centre of Birmingham and within easy reach of destinations such as the NEC and Drayton Manor Theme Park.

Get the ideal mix of urban excitement and restful retreat at the Village Hotel Walsall. This modern hotel is just 8 miles from Birmingham city centre, so it’s easy to alternate between sampling the nightlife and chilling out by the pool. You’ll have a revitalising night’s sleep in the spacious club rooms thanks to memory foam, hypoallergenic mattresses. Make yourself a coffee from the Tassimo machine and settle down to sports or movies on the Sky TV package.

After a full day exploring Walsall’s vibrant New Art Gallery or the shopping in Birmingham, head down into the hotel’s fitness centre. Soothe your aching limbs in the whirlpool spa, steam room or sauna. If you’ve still got energy to burn, sign up for a spin class or boxercise. The hotel pool is an enormous 25 metres, so there’s plenty of room for friends and family.

Afterwards, The Village Pub is the place to kick back with a glass of wine or a crisp Goose Island IPA. It also serves up pub classics with an American twist including succulent BBQ ribs or sweet chilli chicken lollipops. Those with an appetite can sample more hearty fare at the Village Grill, such as tender steak and tangy pineapple crumble. There’s an on-site Starbucks too, so you can get your morning caffeine fix without leaving the hotel.

Walk in the footsteps of Henry VIII at New Hall hotel. This medieval manor house was built by the Earl of Warwick and once hosted the Tudor king. Take a stroll around the 26 acres of woodland, pasture and elegant gardens and spot original features such as the drawbridge over the moat and mullioned windows. Old meets new in the rooms, which feature four-poster beds with cashmere mattresses and period wall hangings.

Tradition and modernity also combine in the Bridge Restaurant, awarded two AA rosettes for its menu of seasonal British classics. Typical dishes include seared Scottish hand-dived scallops, Snowdonian mountain lamb pie and dark chocolate parfait with banana ice cream, all served in romantic, oak-panelled surroundings.

The spacious grounds are filled with opportunities to get active: start the day with a game of tennis on the hard court or try your hand at pitch-and-putt on the informal nine-hole course. Then head back to the hotel for a few laps of the 14-metre pool. When it’s time to relax, there are plenty of options, like the Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. Or revive yourself with spa treatments such as massages, facials, body wraps and scrubs using Comfort Zone products (the Himalayan Salt Massage leaves your skin glowing).

With a spa, golf, theme parks and the city at your disposal, the Lea Marston Hotel is an ideal spot for a family break. Spend a day on the rides at Drayton Manor Theme park or meeting the animals at Twycross Zoo, before returning to your hotel for a splash in the pool. Set within 54 acres of rural parkland, there’s plenty of verdant scenery to explore. Have a game on the nine-hole Lake and Parkland Golf Course, or head to the on-site driving range.

The Elemis Spa helps you destress and detox with relaxing therapies like massages, facials, wraps and scrubs, as well as manicures by OPI Nails. Take time out in the Rasul Mud Chamber to give your skin a therapeutic mineral boost. Or just let your cares melt away in the sauna, steam room or spa bath.

For time out with the girls or your other half, it has to be Hathaways Bar for afternoon tea. Try the tiers of vanilla scones, delicate sandwiches and luscious desserts alongside champagne or prosecco in the garden. At the end of the day, retire to your chic, modern room and take advantage of amenities like an LCD TV, complimentary Wi-Fi and Gilchrist & Soames Spa Therapy toileteries.

The picturesque waterfront location of Copthorne Merry Hill Hotel offers a relaxed approach to a city break, while still being within easy reach of one of Britain’s most vibrant urban centres. After a restful night’s sleep in a comfortable bed, wake up to views out over Dudley canal marina from the large windows in your spacious room and brew yourself a tea or coffee.

Do some serious shopping at the nearby 148,000 square metre Merry Hill Shopping Centre or explore the dramatic history of the industrial revolution at the Black Country Living Museum. For a restorative weekend, head to the hotel’s Imagine Spa. Dip into the pool to stretch your muscles before treating yourself to a body scrub, wrap or sensory massage with lava stones. Waxing and nail treatments are also on the menu.

End your day on the waterfront terrace at Faraday’s Restaurant. The Korean sticky ribs are a must-try on the menu of international favourites. Finish up with a warm chocolate fudge cake and a coffee as you watch the barges drift by on the canal.