Crowne Plaza Nec, Chelmsley WoodCrowne Plaza Nec in Chelmsley Wood, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 13 hotels we score in Chelmsley Wood. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 2.8. Rooms from about $296 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in Bickenhill near Pendigo Lake, this 4-star hotel sits within landscaped grounds close to the NEC and Resorts World Arena. It serves business travellers and event attendees due to its extensive meeting spaces and proximity to Birmingham Airport. The rooms feature modern interiors, HD televisions, and Sleep Well kits with aromatherapy sprays. Guests can access a fitness centre, a sauna, a rooftop terrace, and The Lobbyist restaurant. While the rooms are contemporary, some guests may find the specific room layouts lack a modern feel. The site provides on-site parking and is a short drive from the Bear Grylls Adventure.What stands out

Close to NEC and airport

On-site fitness centre and sauna

Rooftop terrace and gardens

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Certain room layouts are dated

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