Coventry: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 32 - 105 Premier Inn Coventry (Binley/A46)
 The Coventry (Binley/A46) Premier Inn has incredibly comfy beds, an on-site T.G.I. Friday´s restaurant and a location close to the M6 and M69.
… MoreGBP 33 - 117 Premier Inn Coventry (M6 J2)
 Just off the M6, this Premier Inn is convenient for the Ricoh Arena, the M69 and for accessing the centre of Coventry.
Coventry (M6 J2) Premier Inn h… MoreGBP 32 - 105 Premier Inn Coventry City Centre
 In the heart of Coventry´s city centre, close to the cathedral and the West Orchard shopping centre, the hotel offers great value, with spacious… MoreGBP 54 - 139 Novotel Coventry
 Just 10 minutes from Coventry centre, Novotel Coventry features modern rooms with en suite facilities. With an on-site restaurant, there is also a lar… MoreGBP 64 - 500 Macdonald Ansty Hall
 In a country village, the Ansty Hall Hotel is just 15 minutes’ drive from Coventry and 25 minutes from Birmingham. It offers spacious rooms with mod… MoreGBP 38 - 64 Ibis Coventry Centre
 With a superb central location, right in the historic centre of the city and just 5 minutes’ walk from Coventry Railway Station, the Ibis Coventry o… MoreGBP 22 - 84 Ibis Coventry South Whitley
 In its own grounds, conveniently located between the Jaguar engineering centre and the Esporta leisure centre, the hotel offers free parking and en su… MoreGBP 42 - 112 Premier Inn Coventry South (A45)
 Premier Inn Coventry South (A45) is 3 miles (4.8 km) from Coventry Airport and 1 mile from Coventry city centre. Expect free parking and rooms with lu… MoreGBP 38 - 60 Premiere Classe Coventry
 Premiere Classe Coventry offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and easy access to the M6 and M69 motorways.
Each comfortable bedroom has tea/coffee, a TV w… MoreGBP 55 - 210 The Manor Hotel
 This charming Coventry hotel with a 2 AA-Rosette restaurant has access to the M6, M42, NEC and Birmingham Airport.
The Manor Hotel is set within an e… MoreGBP 55 - 185 Village Hotel & Leisure Club Coventry
 Village Coventry has a wide range of leisure facilities including a 25-metre pool, a gym and a health and beauty studio. There are 2 places to eat and… MoreGBP 50 - 226 Windmill Village Hotel
 On the outskirts of Coventry and with easy access to the area´s major roads and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), the hotel has its own 18-h… MoreGBP 45 - 95 The Chace Hotel
 In beautiful, landscaped gardens, this Victorian hotel is rich in original character, with a peaceful location, just 3 miles (4.8 km) from the city ce… MoreGBP 21 - 75 The Allesley Hotel
 The Allesley Hotel offers a warm welcome in a quiet village within easy reach of the NEC, Birmingham International Airport and the Ricoh Arena.
The h… MoreGBP 50 - 155 Quality Hotel Coventry
 Offering en suite rooms The Quality Coventry Hotel is Just a 15-minute drive from Birmingham International Airport. The Quality Coventry also boasts a… MoreGBP 44 - 135 Ramada Hotel & Suites
 Towering 17-storeys high and with panoramic views of Coventry, the award-winning Ramada has recently been converted into a stylish and modern 4-star h… MoreGBP 48 - 80 Home Farm B & B
 Home Farm is in quiet countryside, just off the A423 and 5 miles from Coventry city centre. It has free Wi-Fi, free parking, a bar and en suite rooms … MoreGBP 36 - 150 Holiday Inn Coventry South
 6 miles south of the historic city of Coventry, this modern hotel offers comfortable, well-appointed en suite accommodation in a convenient location, … MoreGBP 36 - 130 Brooklands-Grange Hotel
 We are a privately owned hotel with individual style and charm. This hotel is totally non smoking. Top rated hotel with AA Rosette Restaurant.
Origi… MoreGBP 25 - 99 Budget Rooms Coventry Airport
 Situated near Coventry Airport, this budget hotel provides the ideal base for short or long term stays whether using the airport or conducting busines… MoreGBP 88 - 215 Coombe Abbey Hotel
 Originally a 12th century Cistercian abbey, this hotel nestles in England´s historic heartland.
Coombe Abbey has been restored to its former g… MoreGBP 33 - 129 Britannia Royal Court Hotel
 Set in 11 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland, Britannia Royal Court Hotel offers wonderful scenic views and an on-site health and leisure club, … MoreGBP 31 - 146 Britannia Hotel Coventry
 Next to Coventry Cathedral, the Britannia is a 5-minute walk from the city’s shops, theatres and restaurants. It offers en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi a… MoreGBP 35 - 99 Abc Motels
 ABC Motels is in Coventry city centre, 0.75 miles from Coventry Rail Station. It offers good-value apartments with small kitchen areas.
ABC Motels is… MoreGBP 39 - 100 Beechwood Hotel
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Coventry: Guide
Coventry is a large and important city in the West Midlands region of England, part of the United Kingdom. Coventry is both an industrial centre and a cathedral city, combining industry with culture in an interesting combination. Locally, the city is known as The Three Spired Jewell.
Understand
Heavily bombed by the German Luftwaffe during World War II, Coventry is not the most attractive of cities, much of its pre-war appeal having been replaced by questionable re-building in the post-war period. However, major regeneration projects such as the Stirling Prize shortlisted 'Phoenix Initiative' are beginning to make the city a more attractive place.
Get in
By road
Coventry is conveniently situated at the centre of the UK Motorway network. The M6 passes the north of the city. The M1 is easily accessible via the M45 towards london and the M69 northbound. The M40 is accessed along the A46.
To enjoy the drive into Coventry approach along the A46, exiting at Kenilworth. Drive through central Kenilworth and past the Abbey Fields park before turning right towards Coventry. The broad tree lined Kenilworth Road offers a beautiful boulevard into the city.
By rail
Coventry is on the main London to Manchester rail route operated by Virgin. There are up to four trains to and from the capital every hour. The journey takes about one hour five minutes. Trains to central Birmingham (England)|Birmingham are even more frequent, with a 25 minute journey time. Birmingham International, serving the NEC and Birmingham Airport take just 10 minutes.
By air
Coventry Airport has daily flights to Amsterdam, Paris, Pisa, Saltzburg and Barcelona along with holiday destinations. Buses take passengers to the city centre. A taxi ride takes approximately 10 minutes.
Birmingham International Airport is closer to the centre of Coventry than it is to central Birmingham and a drive should not take much longer than 30 minutes depending on the traffic situation. A taxi costs £20.
See
Coventry Cathedral Quarter - the medieval Gothic Cathedral of St Michael was built in the late 14th-early 15th century, but largely destroyed by the German Luftwaffe on the night of 14 November 1940 in an incendiary bombing raid - only the tower, spire and outer walls remained... A new cathedral was built 1956-1962 next to the old (which now forms a memorial garden) to a design by Basil Spence. The cathedral is noted for its striking post-war modern design, the large tapestry of Christ enthroned, its innovative stained glass windows and various items of sculpture. These include (on the facade) the striking sculpture of St Michael's Victory over the Devil by Sir Jacob Epstein.
Lunt Roman Fort , Coventry Road, Baginton, near Coventry, tel 02476 303567, admission adults £2, concessions £1 - a partial reconstruction of a Roman fort that stood on the site from c. 60 - 80 CE, erected in response to Boudicca's revolt. Exhibits include a museum of Roman period life (based on finds excavated at the site between 1965 and 1973), a model of the fort and occasional full costume re-enactments of Roman military manoeuvres
Midland Air Museum , Coventry Road, Baginton, near Coventry, tel 02476 301033 , admission adults £4.25, children £2.50 concessions £3.75 - Star exhibits include the Avro Vulcan bomber and a heritage centre dedicated to the work of Sir Frank - pioneer of the jet engine.
Coventry Transport Museum , Millennium Place, Hales Street, tel 024 7623 4270, fax 024 7623 4284, mailto:museum@transport-museum.com, open daily except 24-26 December 10am-5pm, last admission 4.30pm, admission free - the largest collection of British road transport in the world with over 230 cars and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 90 motorcycles
Lady Godiva Statue and Peeping Tom clock, Broadgate
Sky Dome Arena , Croft Road, Coventry, tel 02476 630674 - a multipurpose centre for public ice-skating, ice dancing and home to the Coventry Blaze and Coventry Phoenix ice hockey teams. Also houses a multiplex cinema .
Brandon Stadium - home of the Coventry Bees speedway team and weekly greyhound races
The Ricoh Arena - home of Coventry City Football club
The Butts Park Arena - home of Coventry Rugby Football Club and the Coventry Jets American Football team.
British Transport Museum in the city centre.
Sky Dome Complex - Croft Road, Coventry - a flagship mixed-use urban entertainment complex, featuring:
Multiplex cinema
Priory Place:
Prague - bar & kitchen
Medieval Spon street:
1481
Bull Yard:
Glass House
Belgrade Square:
Walsgrave Triangle:
Arts Centre - second largest arts complex in the UK, regular leading theatre, cinema, comedy tours, classical, dance etc...
If Coventry starts to get you down, why not head South to Leamington Spa and Warwick (England)|Warwick.
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Recent archeological digs have uncovered the remains of the original monastic settlement founded by Lord Leofric in 1043, these have been incorporated into the priory gardens and an interpretive centre exhibits some notable finds.Sports
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Night clubs - Jumpin' Jacks, Lava, Ignite
Bars and Restaurants - Old Orleans, The Orange House and Chicago Rock
Flamingo - bar & grillGet out