Hilton Birmingham Metropole
| Company type | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Headquarters | Birmingham , England, United Kingdom |
| Products | Hotel accommodation, event and conference facilities |
The Hilton Birmingham Metropole stands as the largest hotel in England outside of London, offering 790 guest rooms and suites along with approximately of event and conference facilities.
History
Initially opened in 1976, the Birmingham Metropole comprised two separate hotels positioned side by side: the Warwick block and the Warwick Hotel. These operated independently until 1987–88, when a glazed corridor was constructed to link them, unifying both under the Metropole name.
The property was under the management of Metropole Hotels until 1996, at which point Lonrho divested the chain to Stakis Hotels, leading to its rebranding as Stakis Birmingham Metropole. Subsequently, in 1999, Ladbroke purchased Stakis for £1.2 billion, incorporating the 48 Stakis locations into the Hilton Hotels portfolio and renaming this establishment Hilton Birmingham Metropole. In 2006, Hilton sold this hotel along with Hilton London Metropole to Tonstate Group for £417 million. Tonstate later transferred ownership of both properties to Henderson Park in 2017 for £500 million.
Renovations
Between 1985 and 1986, the Kings Suite extension was constructed. The car park underwent redesigning during 1988–89, alongside the addition of a kiosk and walled borders. That same period saw an expansion featuring executive rooms. From 1993 to 1994, enhancements included an enlarged main entrance, concierge area, and lounge. A swimming pool and health club facility, designed by Rydal Engineering, were installed during 1994–95. The conservatory extension was finalized between 1998 and 1999.