Where to stay during your visit to HOYS

Jessica Renshaw-smith riding WYCROFT NEW DIMENSION owned by M.A. Mackay, Champion in the Show Hunter Pony of the Year Championship Final during HOYS in the NEC in Warwickshire in the UK on 9th October 2016
Jessica Renshaw-smith riding WYCROFT NEW DIMENSION owned by M.A. Mackay, Champion in the Show Hunter Pony of the Year Championship Final during HOYS in the NEC in Warwickshire in the UK on 9th October 2016
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)

Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) is a major event in the calendar, so we’ve put together a list of hotels near HOYS at a range of price points to help you make the most of your visit. The event will take place on 8–12 October this year at Birmingham’s NEC. Finding hotels near Horse of the Year Show will help you make the most of your visit to the show, whether you’re there to spectate, support, compete or work.

We’ve included a great selection of accommodation by type – not just hotels near Horse of the Year Show, but apartments and holiday lets, too, so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Accommodation is listed in order of distance to the venue (B40 1NT).

Ibis Birmingham Airport and NECDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Ibis Birmingham Airport and NEC
Distance: 1.3 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 3.5/5
Situated at Birmingham International Airport, this modern hotel is particularly handy if you’re flying in for the show.

Novotel Birmingham AirportDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Novotel Birmingham Airport
Distance: 1.4 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
This is the closest 4-star hotel to the airport terminals, and there are regular trains to the NEC just a two-minute walk away.

Royal Square HotelDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Royal Square Hotel
Distance: 1.4 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 3.5/5
This hotel offers a range of rooms and is just a short drive to the NEC.

Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham AirportDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport
Distance: 1.5 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
This hotel offers a range of rooms, including family interconnecting rooms.

Arden Hotel and Leisure Club, BickenhillDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Arden Hotel and Leisure Club, Bickenhill
Distance: 1.6 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 3.5/5
Located right by the NEC, this 3-star hotel has a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, snooker room and a fully equipped gym.

Premier Inn Birmingham NEC/AirportDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Premier Inn Birmingham NEC/Airport
Distance: 1.8 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
If you’re a fan of a Premier Inn, this one is the closest to HOYS.

Tri-Star Hotel, ElmdonDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Tri-Star Hotel, Elmdon
Distance: 2.8 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
This highly rated hotel offers a range of rooms.

Travelodge Birmingham AirportDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Travelodge Birmingham Airport
Distance: 3.2 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
This is the closest Travelodge to the NEC – a great option for a budget stay.

Strawberry Bank Hotel, MeridenDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Strawberry Bank Hotel, Meriden
Distance: 4.2 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 3.5/5
This hotel has a garden and restaurant with a wide range of options.

The Bulls Head by Innkeeper’s CollectionDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

The Bulls Head by Innkeeper’s Collection
Distance: 4.3 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 3/5
With real fires and traditional food, this 17th-century coaching inn is less than a 10-min drive to the NEC.

Best Western Plus Manor Hotel BirminghamDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Best Western Plus Manor Hotel Birmingham
Distance: 4.6 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
This four-star hotel has 110 rooms and a restaurant on site.

Church Farm, BickenhillDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Church Farm, Bickenhill
Distance: 1.5 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Sleep in converted stables at this farm stay B&B. All rooms are en-suite, have flat screen TV and access to free wifi.

Gayton B&BDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Gayton B&B
Distance: 2.5 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
This highly rated B&B provides an English breakfast, flatscreen TV and free wifi.

The White Lion InnDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

The White Lion Inn
Distance: 2.9 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 4/5
With a traditional restaurant and ale bar, this inn has elegant decor and period features – and is just 10 mins from the NEC.

Broadwell Guest House, MeridenDistance:Tripadvisor rating:

Broadwell Guest House, Meriden
Distance: 4.6 miles | Tripadvisor rating: 5/5
All rooms in this guesthouse are en suite.

Aylesford Drive, Marston GreenDistance to HOYS:

Aylesford Drive, Marston Green
Distance to HOYS: 1.9 miles
This 3-bed house sleeps up to six people if you make use of the sofa bed.

Merlene Croft, Marston GreenDistance to HOYS:

Merlene Croft, Marston Green
Distance to HOYS: 1.9 miles
This 2-bed apartment sleeps up to six people if you make use of the sofa bed.

Clarksland Grove, Marston GreenDistance to HOYS:

Clarksland Grove, Marston Green
Distance to HOYS: 2.1 miles
This 5-bed house sleeps up to 9 people. It has two bathrooms and private parking.

Greenlands Road, Marston GreenDistance to HOYS:

Greenlands Road, Marston Green
Distance to HOYS: 2.9 miles
This 2-bed modern flat sleeps up to 5 people if you use the sofa bed in the living room. It has free on-site parking.

Merstone Close, Marston GreenDistance to HOYS:

Merstone Close, Marston Green
Distance to HOYS: 3 miles
This spacious house has 5 bedrooms and three bathrooms. It can sleep up to 12 people.

The Stable Mews, Marston GreenDistance to HOYS:

The Stable Mews, Marston Green
Distance to HOYS: 3.4 miles
This 2-bed modern house sleeps up to 4 people.

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