The elegant 4-star Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC is set in landscaped grounds and is next to the LG Arena and the NEC Birmingham International Airport and Rail Station are both within 15 miles Air-conditioned bedrooms feature TVs, hairdryers and bathrobes They also include radios, work desks and teacoffee making facilities All are stylishly decorated with warm colours and luxury fabrics The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows and offers wonderful views of the lake There is a terrace for al fresco dining, and the bar has comfortable sofas and electric blue decor It also features a Starbucks Coffee Bar The Crowne Plaza Birmingham has secure on-site parking for over 200 cars The M42 is nearby and the train station has direct trains to London, Manchester and Glasgow