Opened in February 2002, Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC is a deluxe 242-bedroom hotel superbly located in the grounds of the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC), next to Birmingham International Airport. The stunning bar and restaurant are set at the heart of the hotel, overlooking Pendigo Lake, and offer a combination of al fresco dining, café-bar ambience and modern British cuisine. A state-of-the-art fitness centre includes a gymnasium, sauna and solarium. The contemporarily designed conference suite has all the hallmarks associated with the Crowne Plaza Meeting Success programme, providing you with consistent standards, outstanding facilities and meticulous attention to detail. The rooms are comfortable and discreet for private dining, and there are banqueting facilities for up to 200 guests.