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City Guide, including hotels by Maria Williams
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Coventry Hotels
  Coventry
is a city with a thousand years of history that has plenty to offer the
visiting tourist. Located in the heart of Warwickshire, which is well-known
as Shakespeare’s county, there are easy transport links to historic Warwick,
Rugby and Stratford-upon-Avon. Additionally, there are many things to see
and do in and around Coventry itself.
The city has many places
of interest to the visitor. Coventry is renowned as a religious center
with many important churches within its locale. The city also has many
beautiful gardens that will fascinate those nature nature lovers amongst
you. Similarly, a number of museums are also on hand to enable visitors
to explore the city’s diverse history. Here are just a few of the attractions:
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The medieval city wall. Today,
two of the twelve original gates are still standing, the Priory gate and
the Tower gate. Sections of the city wall itself also survive, with the
best-preserved section located within Lady Herbert’s Garden, which is also
open to the public.
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The old cathedral ruins. German
bombs destroyed the original cathedral; however, these are some of the
most picturesque ruins you’ll see, and include the original stained-glass
windows that have remained intact, and the famous “Charred Cross”.
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The new cathedral. This is a
masterpiece of modern, innovative architecture and has to be seen to be
believed. A centerpiece is the 72-foot tapestry of Christ.
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Coventry Canal Basin. Restored
from the original 19th century wharf, this remains a popular tourist attraction,
complimented by city centre shops and the impressive canal-side ‘art trail’.
If you’re looking for things
to do, then why not visit Coventry city centre? You’ll find it easy to
get to and parking won’t be a problem, with over 7500 spaces. Once you’ve
arrived, you’ll find plenty of activities, as well as places to shop and
eat, and more. Here are a few examples of places to visit:
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Shopping centres. A visit to
Coventry would be incomplete without a trip to one of the big shopping
centres in the city; take your choice from West Orchards, Cathedral Lanes
and Lower Precinct, all housing the biggest retailers with the best deals.
Alternatively, try visiting the independent stores found in the City Arcade
and on Hertford Street; here you’ll find fresh and exotic foods amongst
other things.
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Coventry City Farm. An inner
city farm that promotes the care of animals, with plenty to see and do.
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Millennium Place. Visit here
and you’ll witness many public works of art, by international artists and
designers.
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Priory Visitor Centre. Unleash
your interest in the past and find out the story of the cathedral built
by Lady Godiva! Also view the many archaeological finds on display here.
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St Mary’s Guildhall. Take a
trip to this historic building in which Mary, Queen of Scots was once imprisoned.
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course, you’re going to build up an appetite by doing all of these things,
so you’ll be pleased to hear that eating out in Coventry is also something
of an experience. Choices range from cafés serving up the latest
quick lunches to restaurants offering exquisite three-course meals. All
types of cuisine are catered for, from Indian and Chinese to traditional
English food. Here is a selection of what you’ll find:
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Flamingo Bar & Grill. Original
Punjabi cuisine is on offer here, with everything from curries to salads,
pizzas and more.
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Cornerhaus. A lively bar that
serves a range of mouth-watering food as well as beers and coffee.
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The Lounge. One of the city’s
most popular eateries, where you can enjoy fine food in a relaxed atmosphere
with music playing.
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Detox Sandwich Company. All
kinds of healthy food here, from tasty jackets to ciabattas, salads, pittas
and wraps.
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Café Inca. A non-smoking
café with outdoor seating. Lunchtime snacks are the order of the
day.
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Mr Porky’s. As you’ve probably
guessed from the name, pork is the focus of the food offered here, from
pork-based meals to snacks like hotdogs.
Coventry boasts a wide variety
of different types of accommodation for the visitor. There are plenty of
top-quality historic hotels and guesthouses in the region, located in diverse
settings. These range from hotels in the city centre district – for those
looking for an easy walking distance to the city’s attractions – to hotels
in the surrounding villages and towns, which provide the ideal base from
which to explore the local countryside. Such hotels supply all kinds of
rooms at affordable prices. Additionally, dining facilities range from
standard bed-and-breakfast rates to room only deals, and further options
in which a full dinner is also included. For visitors looking for less
traditional accommodation, there are lots of other options including inns,
self-catering, caravans and campsites, hostels and more.
Here is a selection of hotels
in Coventry:
If you’re looking to be entertained,
then Coventry is the place to come, offering numerous venues with a wide
range of things to do. The Odeon and Showcase Cinemas offer multiple screens
showing all the latest Hollywood films, which can be enjoyed through state-of-the-art
technology. Those with a taste for the arts will be spoilt for choice as
Coventry is home to many theaters, from the amateur-owned Criterion Theatre
to The Butts Theatre, which comes complete with a 1930s-style interior.
Alternatively, visitors looking to sample Coventry’s nightlife will discover
a number of nightclubs, including Dogma, Bonds and Ikons, that play all
kinds of music through the early hours. Sporty visitors can try out Coventry’s
golf clubs or make a booking at Planet Ice Arena; there’s also bowling
on offer at Coventry Megabowl.
Coventry is the ideal choice
if you’re looking to visit a city that offers something for everyone. By
day, you can go out shopping and sample the food at a variety of cafés
and restaurants, and later on you can try out Coventry’s exciting nightlife.
Alternatively, if you’re more laid-back, you can visit some or all of Coventry’s
historic tourist attractions, or investigate the city’s culture spots.
One thing is certain – you’ll never be short of things to do when you take
a trip to Coventry.
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Britannia
Coventry Hill Hotel
Britannia Coventry Hill
Hotel is a purpose built modern hotel offering comfortable accomodations
and modern facilities to make your holiday a success. Britannia
Coventry Hill Hotel is a landmark hotel that is situated just on the A45
that connects Coventry and Birmingham. The hotel offers 192 en-suite
rooms that have been traditionally decorated and furnished. Offers
a daily carvery or fine a la carte dining in an informal atmosphere with
an exciting range of dishes from around the world to suit every taste.At
your free time you can visit the nearby attractions that the region has
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Britannia
Hotel Coventry
Britannia Hotel Coventry
offers you all the expected facilities and comforts along with the added
value of an attentive service. Situated right in the heart of the
city, Britannia Hotel is only 20 minutes drive from The National Exhibition
Centre and adjoins the historically famous Coventry Cathedral. The tourist
attractions such as Warwick Castle, Kenilworth Castle, the Royal Shakespeare
Theatre and Cadbury's World are nearby the property. This property
boasts 205 comfortable bedrooms that are decorated elegantly and come with
a host of modern amenities. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant
that serves tempting choice of menus. You can also relax at the cosy bar
with a glass of fine drink. |
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Royal Court Hotel Coventry
Ideally located in the centre
of the country, The Britannia Royal Court Hotel Coventry is set in 11 acres
of landscaped gardens and is just 10 miles away from the Birmingham International
Airport. This property offers 211 comfortable bedrooms that are air-conditioned
and come with a host of modern amenities. Guests can dine at the
onsite restaurant that serves French and British gourmet specialities in
an elegant surrounding. You can also chill out in the cosy bar with a glass
of fine drink. During leisure, workout in the well-equipped gymnasium,
have a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, re-energise your body in the
jacuzzi or refresh your skin at the sauna. |
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Chace
Hotel Coventry
The Chace Hotel has plenty
of charm and individual character. The hotel's impressive Victorian architecture,
lovely landscaped gardens and spacious oak panelled lounge bar make it
an ideal place for business or pleasure. The hotel is located
just off the A46, about 5 kilometres from the city centre, providing easy
access to the M6, M69 and M42 motorway. The hotel offers 66 well
facilitated rooms that are tastefully decorated with modern interiors,
thus giving you the feel of home. The delightful London's restaurant
is full of character with many original features and provides a wonderful
setting to enjoy excellent food, wine and friendly service.
You can also enjoy your favourite drink at the bar with friends. |
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