Hotels

The Paragon is a beautifully impressive Grade II listed building in Birmingham’s Irish quarter. The Paragon was one of a number of hostels, built by Lord Rowton at the turn of the 20th Century for Irish immigrant workers:

George Orwell, in Down & Out In Paris and London, wrote about lodging houses: "The best are the Rowton Houses, where the charge is a shilling, for which you get a cubicle to yourself, and the use of excellent bathrooms. You can also pay half a crown for a special, which is practically hotel accommodation. The Rowton Houses are splendid buildings, and the only objection to them is the strict discipline, with rules against cooking, card playing, etc."

Today The Paragon is a 250 bedroom hotel (down from its original 800), supplying a range of affordable bedrooms in the centre of Birmingham with a great value offering for such an impressive night’s stay.

The Liongate is a traditional 18th Century Town House, overlooking Bushy Park and opposite the entrance to Hampton Court. The Liongate is soon to be refurbished under the coaching inn brand, making it the third member of the inn family.