Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Golf
Indoor pool
Food and drink

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Birmingham, Solihull, England, CV7 7HR
  • Place, Birmingham Business Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, National Exhibition Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Resorts World Birmingham
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 3

Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Solihull

Located in Solihull (Meriden), Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club is within a 15-minute drive of Resorts World Birmingham and National Exhibition Centre. .This golf hotel is 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Coventry University and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from University of Warwick.

What's nearby

  • Birmingham Business Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • National Exhibition Centre - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • National Motorcycle Museum - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Heart of England Events Centre - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Resorts World Birmingham - 8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Solihull Hampton-in-Arden Station - 10 min drive
  • Air Rail Link Tram Stop - 11 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Genting Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sky Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Hotel with 2 restaurants, in the vicinity of Resorts World Birmingham
Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club offers 214 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Solihull hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts and a health club. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 214 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
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 a health club. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy British cuisine at The Fairway Bar & Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Solihull? This hotel has 112484 square feet (10450 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 18 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Fairway Bar & Grill - Overlooking the golf course and garden, this restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Zest Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • The Fairway Bar & Grill
  • Zest Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 36-hole golf course
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 112,484 square feet of conference space
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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 property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1080 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1080 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jo-Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Grounds were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Forest of Arden Hotel was wonderful. The room was spotless, the staff were very helpful and breakfast was excellent, lots of choice. The leisure club had amazing facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff and very comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joscelyne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The welcome at reception excellent as always. Very friendly. Rooms are nice. The only was 4 of the pillows smelt mouldy and the bathroom had an unfeiendly smell ( maybe mop smell of urine) house keeping came straight away and changed the pillows and sorted the bathroom so very happy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

RICKY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Dated condition now….definitely lost it’s lustre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Restaurant staff seemed overwhelmed although not that busy. Looking a bit tired overall but nice sized room, comfortable night. Nice quiet country location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fab value for money. Lovely service. Big size room and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sera

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes but lift is distant long walk fornky elderly mum
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Welcoming and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely visit and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay. The breakfast had a vast variety of choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

RIP off

Charged me £12 for a bowl of Rice Krispies and a coffee. Extortionate. And the rest of the stay was nothing to write home about.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

P S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice weekend stay. Would recommend

Lovely hotel, great location. Large rooms and friendly staff. Free Wifi but did tend to drop out now and again My only negative is that even though good selection of breakfast food, the hot buffet was cold, luke warm at best
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is unloved, relying entirely on the draw of the golf course. The rooms are basic and tired, the food was unimaginative and canteen like. it's really poor all round
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired hotel

Tired hotel with no Air Con and noisy corridors. Breakfast and evening meals were great but the rooms are not great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great facilities with pool and eqting options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Sheffield

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025