The residence is located in the heart of Birmingham’s University district in the popular area of Edgbaston. The residence is just a 15-minute walk from the city centre and within easy walking distance of the cities universities. If you are feeling a little lazy, however, you can also get around thanks to the excellent transport links as well.
Birmingham is thriving with entertainment venues. The NEC, Birmingham Hippodrome, and The Barclaycard Arena are well within easy reach from the residence. The NEC is widely known in Birmingham for staging concerts, sporting events, conferences and much more. The NEC can be reached by train in 10 minutes from Birmingham Grand Central and Five Ways stations.
If you’re a chocolate lover, you’ve come to the right place. Birmingham is home to the world famous Cadbury’s chocolate factory, and luckily it’s only a short 15-minute taxi ride away. Cadbury’s World offers visitors a guided tour, with some delicious free samples – definitely worth a visit during your free time.
Birmingham has 571 parks and open spaces, more than any other European city. One of Birmingham’s most popular parks is Cannon Hill Park. It has loads to see and do and it’s less than a 10-minute drive from the residence.
The residence has 337 rooms which are predominantly Classic En-suites. The Classic En-suites all have your own bathroom within the room which offers you plenty of privacy. Residents have access to a fully fitted kitchen along with a large living area which you would share with no more than five of your fellow flatmates. So you can either enjoy the quietness of your own room, or the sociability of the communal space.
You will find both an indoor and outdoor communal areas within the residence. So on the days when the sun is shining, you can chill outside for some fresh air and top up your Vitamin D; and on the days when it is not quite as nice, you can relax indoors and utilise the wide range of activities that exist. Be prepared for plenty of social experience events every week which involve copious amounts of food, drink and fun.
There is a laundry room onsite, along with a 24 hour manned reception and CCTV. Plus the added benefit of an onsite experienced maintenance team who are on hand to repair anything that does wrong in your room when is suitable for you.
The Birmingham Queen’s Hospital Close residence has a range of en-suite rooms available.
More details below:
This is a classic en-suite room measuring around 11m². The room has a comfortable small double bed, a desk area and private bathroom, as well as a wardrobe, under-bed storage and plenty of shelving and storage. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building. You will also have access to the communal living and kitchen areas which you will share with 5 flatmates.
Available from: 19 Aug 2018 - 02 Sep 2018
You can select the type of room you stay in.
However, you cannot request specific details such as what floor the room is on or who your flatmates are, as the rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you do have a special request, please let us know and we will do our best to help you.
Yes, you can, however, it would need to be arranged with at least 48 hours notice.
Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area in the UK. Please use the designated smoking areas found outside the residence.
Unfortunately, no pets are permitted in any of our residences.
This residence offers dedicated laundry facilities where you can wash and dry your clothes.
Yes, all utility bills are included in the price of the room, including gas, electric and Wi-Fi internet.
Yes, there is wireless internet in every bedroom and throughout the building.
No, there is no curfew. You will be living independently, you will have your own key and can come and go as you please.
Yes, the reception staff usually work during office hours Monday to Friday. However, when the reception is closed, there will always be a member of the customer service or security team on hand, either to assist you in person or for you to contact by telephone.
Unfortunately, this residence is only available to students aged 18 or over.
On occasion, subject to management approval, an exception can be made for students who turn 18 during their stay.
En-suite rooms include features such as a private bathroom, a comfortable three-quarter sized bed, your own desk for study and Wi-Fi connected work space.
The minimum stay is seven nights.
Rooms are typically 11 square meters.
Siamo davvero contenti della nostra camera nella residenza. James, del team, ci ha aiutato sotto tutti gli aspetti della nostra prenotazione e vorremmo dirgli un forte grazie dal nostro cuore!!!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking“Abbiamo lavorato con London Homestays per più di 5 anni. Con il loro supporto, siamo riusciti a raggiungere un buon livello di soddisfazione dei clienti. Consigliamo fortemente London Homestays a chiunque cerchi buona qualità, affidabilità e un servizio clienti eccezionale.”
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London“Avendo lavorato con loro dal 2013, posso affermare che London Homestays si è sempre preso cura degli abbinamenti fra gli studenti e le più adatte famiglie ospitanti. Hanno un approccio professionale ma anche cordiale e amabile al loro lavoro. In generale, gli studenti dicono che le loro famiglie ospitanti sono premurose e accoglienti.”
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English“Noi,LSC Stanton, lavoriamo con London Homestays dal 2011 e siamo davvero contenti della qualità di alloggi e servizi che ci danno. Abbiamo un buon rapporto con tutto il team e loro sono sempre a disposizione ad incaricarsi di badare a richieste last-minute.”
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre“Lavorare con London Homestays è sempre grandioso! Apprezziamo altamente il loro approccio propositivo e lo sforzo che pongono nell’assicurare i migliori servizi per i nostri gruppi. Abbiamo sempre alloggi puliti, famiglie accoglienti e organizzatori locali intelligenti. Gli studenti dei nostri gruppi sono stati soddisfatti e sono stati benissimo stare a Londra. Vorremmo consigliare questa agenzia. Tutto il team è davvero gentile.”
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours“Noi offriamo stages (tirocini) a Londra a studenti europei e cerchiamo partner affidabili per garantire un buon alloggio ai nostri candidati. Siamo rimasti molto felici di London Homestays,visto che gli studenti hanno sempre ricevuto velocemente le informazioni sulle famiglie, hanno avuto la possibilità di prenotare una stanza in un periodo breve di tempo e hanno trovato famiglie buonissime. Consiglierei senza dubbi questa agenzia. Il team è professionale, efficiente e amichevole :). Speriamo di mandare altri stagisti al più presto!”
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas“La nostra scuola dalla Repubblica Ceca ha avuto una bellissima esperienza con London Homestays. Loro sono una della poche agenzie che accettano i nostri giovani ospiti (sotto i 12 anni). In generale, le famiglie ospitanti sono calorose, gentili e accoglienti. Il servizio ci è stato fornito da Kate O’Connor, ma anche il resto dello staff non è da meno.”
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International School“Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) ha lavorato con Home from Home molte volte e loro hanno sempre fornito un servizio altamente professionale.”
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting