Hilton Birmingham Metropole

The hotel was built in early 1970's as two hotels, the Warwick block which now houses the single rooms was originally called the Warwick Hotel, this remained until about 1987/88 when it was connected to the main hotel by a glazed tunnel and the two hotels merged under the Metropole brand.[2] The hotels were operated by Metropole Hotels (owned by Lonrho) until 1996 when it was taken over by Stakis Hotels [3][4] which in turn was taken over by Hilton Hotels & Resorts in 1999.[5] The Kings Suite extension was built in 1985-86.[6] The car park was redesigned and the car park kiosk and walled borders were built in 1988-89[7] An extension was added in 1988-89[8] which now includes the executive rooms. The main entrance, concierge and lounge where extended and rebuilt in 1993-94 [9]. The swimming pool, LivingWell Health Club where constructed in 1994-95, the swimming pool was designed and built by Rydal Engineering [10]. [11] The conservatory extension to the Millers bar was built in 1998/99.[12] A complete interior renovation was completed sometime in 1990's. Its last complete renovation finished in 2014 - fifth floor Executive Lounge has a new interior design, featuring seating and tables by RHA Furniture.[13][14]

The UK’s largest accommodation and conference hotel outside London has over 65,000 square feet of indoor space, with 33 different meeting rooms available, catering for 2 to 2,000 people who can be accommodated in 790 guest rooms. This capacity becomes the reason why many international awards and events are held in the hotel.[15][16]

Hilton Birmingham Metropole was nominated for an England's Leading Conference Hotel in 2015.[17]