Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

4.0 star property
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Reception
Exterior
Indoor pool
Property entrance
Daily full breakfast (GBP 18.50 per person)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar

Explore the area

Map
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Birmingham, Solihull, England, CV7 7HR
  • National Motorcycle Museum
    8 min drive
  • Heart of England Events Centre
    10 min drive
  • National Exhibition Centre
    11 min drive
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    20 min drive

Room options

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from The Bear Grylls Adventure and 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Coventry University.

What's nearby

  • Resorts World Birmingham - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • National Exhibition Centre - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Resorts World Arena - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • The Bear Grylls Adventure - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • University of Warwick - 17 min drive - 15.6 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

  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Food & Bar Hall 3 NEC - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gild Lobby Bar & Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

Eco-certified Solihull hotel in Meriden with 2 restaurants
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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 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. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa 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.

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

The spa is open select days. 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 an indoor pool. 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. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. 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, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 18.50 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The Fairway Bar & Grill
  • Zest Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness classes
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf lessons with a pro
  • Golf pro shop
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (112484 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 18

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open selected days
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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

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 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

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

This property does not have elevators
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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1036 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1036 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Zie

Room needs updating. The seat chair was completely worn and tattered not great to have for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely one night stay. The pool was great. The breakfast was excellent- the kids particularly enjoyed the pancake machine. Gluten free toast and a delicious muffin was provided. The staff were friendly and helpful. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Bethel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very hard and the furniture is old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cracking golf courses, great food and drink.
Stayed here on a golf break with 31 other friends. Rooms a little dated, same as some of the decor. Main reception was very nice and can see they typically concentrate on the wedding venue side of things. However, for 32 golfers it was perfect for us. Food was great, accommodation was ok and the bars were stocked at all times. Golf courses were excellent, which was the highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shaheen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overnight stay for husband’s birthday. Great service and welcome from Hotel reception staff - accommodated special requests with no hassle. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is no longer in the Marriott group and needs a good clean. Nice golf courses but very little places to sit and relax to get away from very busy bar areas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel has a beautiful setting, the golf course and grounds are immaculate and definitely provide a wow factor. The rooms themselves are starting to look a bit tired and dated but they were a good size with comfy beds. I'm not sure whether this was due to staff or guests but there was a lot of banging in the corridors from quite early in the morning (6am). We were put in a room at the very end of a long corridor so not a lot around us and we were surprised by how noisy it was - unfortunately this did disrupt our stay. The staff were very helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

honor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved situation. Excellent breakfast 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The 24 hour front desk is great - our flight was delayed and we did not check in until just before 2am and this was not a problem. Only 3 towels were in the room (4 people booked in), which was rectified quickly following a call to the reception. However, after a long, tiring day travelling we were looking forward to hot showers the next morning before staring our onward journey, but at 10am there was no hot water and we had to endure cold showers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sioned

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10th wedding anniversary
This was our 10th wedding anniversary. We got married at this hotel. Bought back beautiful memories.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel looks lovely as you arrive. the surroundings are very picturesque and it's clear a lot of effort goes into that. The main hotel itself looks great as you enter. Room was perfect apart from zero aircon. Wouldn't normally be a huge issue but it had been over 30 degrees that day (11/0824) and the room was stifling. I put the fan on they provided and did cool it down some. The main issue was the iron (I know, iron it before you leave) as when i used the steam feature having topped it up with water it blew out rusty water and left a perfect dotted outline of brown water on my white shirt. Not the best...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakila

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like the price of a round of golf, total ripoff, why is it £140.00 a round each in the morning and £27-50 a round after 3.00pm on exactly the same golf course is the course covered in a precious material in the morning but not in the afternoon RIPOFF!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Once I had checked in, I stayed in my room, hence my scores, as I didn't spend any time in other parts of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024