MAILMAISON is part of Birmingham’s upmarket shopping and eating complex, The Mailbox.
Read on to find out more about the rooms, the food and what there is to do nearby the hotel.
Where is it?
Sat within The Mailbox, the hotel is very close to the city centre.
For shoppers, it is so well placed that you couldn’t get any closer to the retail action, without setting up camp inside Harvey Nichols.
What is it like?
It has a fascinating history.
The site used to be the location of the Royal Mail’s main sorting office for Birmingham.
What is there to do at the hotel?
This hotel is foodie central.
Stay for breakfast (one of the best I’ve ever had) with dishes such as Earl Grey poached fruits, fresh pastries and homemade granola.
Or opt for the cooked-to-order hot choices – I had tasty eggs Benedict.
And when you tire of the chic shops in The Mailbox, trendy Digbeth, with its arts venues, independent shops and funky open-air bars, is only 20 minutes away.
What is there to eat and drink there?
Definitely eat at the Malmaison Bar & Grill.
For years to come I will be telling people about the truffle and Parmesan fries and chocolate molten pudding with peanut butter centre.
Do not leave without getting stuck into the extensive cocktail list – the smoked pineapple margarita took centre stage for me.
What are the rooms like?
There are 193 rooms, spread over seven floors. We enjoyed a plush standard room with a super king-size bed.
Every detail in the room was well thought out, from the industrial-looking fittings to the neon Pop Art on the walls – and it had a Nespresso coffee machine.
Is the hotel family friendly and accessible?
If you’re visiting with kids you could book an interconnecting room.
And there are accessible rooms, ramps at the entrance and a lift.
How much is Malmaison Birmingham?
Rooms from £139 per night. Click here to book.
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