Hampton Manor, SolihullHampton Manor in Solihull, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 2 of 10 hotels we score in Solihull. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 4.3.Hampton Manor is a boutique hotel set on a 45-acre estate of mature woodland near Hampton-in-Arden, with the NEC Birmingham about 3.7 miles away. Its 24 air-conditioned bedrooms are styled in Arts and Crafts fashion, and the modern interior design is a talking point in itself. Food is central to the offering: two restaurants showcasing British ingredients, one holding a Michelin star, plus a cookery school, artisan bakery and daily wine tastings. Guests also get a spa, walled garden tours, a terrace firepit and vinyl music events, all with a relaxed house-party feel. It suits couples and food lovers seeking a countryside stay close to Birmingham. Note that some guests report occasional minor background noise.What stands out

Helpful, welcoming staff throughout

Michelin-starred British restaurant

45 acres of wooded grounds

Free parking and Wi-Fi

Watch out for

Occasional minor background noise

Only 24 rooms, book ahead

Better-scored in Solihull

Cbh Hogarths Hotel Solihull, Solihull: 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $181 a night. Cbh Hogarths Hotel Solihull is a four-star country house hotel on Four Ashes Road in Dorridge, Solihull, set in 27 acres of grounds beside private woodland.