The City Centre location for the hotel means everything Birmingham has to offer is right on the doorstep, with the wider West Midlands region within easy reach.

If you're visiting the city for leisure, you'll find Bullring and Grand Central, The Mailbox and the various independent shopping hubs from the Great Western Arcade to Birmingham New Street, plenty to satisfy those in need of some retail therapy. The many attractions of the city are well within walking distance too, from the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to Brindley Place, the Chinese Quarter and the Gay Village. We're also a short journey away from the city's premiere entertainment hubs, from sports venues such as Edgbaston and Villa Park to music and performance spaces like the Utilita Arena and The Warehouse.

With June comes the start of the summer, and the second city is set for it to be another memorable one with a host of activities to enjoy, including:

• The NEC sees the return of the Good Food Show and Gardener's World Live (18th - 21st) with two great shows for the price of one.

• Tennis fans can enjoy the first stop on the build up to Wimbledon at the Birmingham Open (1st - 7th), while cricket lovers can see top tier action in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup (12th - 17th) at Edgbaston.

• Food and drink festivals round up the month with the latest editions of the New Street Eats (25th - 28th) and Birmingham Rum Festival (27th) taking place in the city centre.

Looking for more? There's plenty to explore from our doorstep to the edges of the region...