Hotels in Knowle

Knowle's own accommodation is modest but characterful, with a handful of pubs offering rooms above the bar and small guesthouses tucked among the timber-framed buildings of the High Street. For a wider choice, Solihull town centre is only a few miles away and offers everything from budget chain hotels to smart four-star options, many geared towards business travellers visiting the NEC or Birmingham Airport, both close by. Dorridge, on Knowle's doorstep and served by its own railway station on the London Marylebone line, is another sensible base if you want easy rail access without staying in a city centre.

Further out, the surrounding Warwickshire countryside offers a run of country house hotels and coaching inns, many set in their own grounds and well suited to a relaxed weekend built around walks, National Trust properties and canal-side pubs. Warwick and Leamington Spa, both within easy reach, add a larger selection of hotels and boutique guesthouses if you want to combine a stay near Knowle with exploring more of the county. Whichever base you choose, it is worth booking early if your visit coincides with a major exhibition or event at the NEC, since demand across the whole area rises sharply and rooms in Solihull and Dorridge can sell out well in advance.