Birmingham is considered as the largest among England's core cities. The city is situated in a relatively high ground, having one of the best views one could find. It is an ethnically and culturally diverse city. The people here value the arts as evident in the city's large number of art galleries and museums.

The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is the finest of its kind in the city. It has the world's largest collection of Edward Burne-Jones's masterpieces. Barber Institute of Fine Arts on the other hand, has one of the word's most detailed coin collections. It also has the Sarehole Mill which is popular particularly to J.R.R. Tolkien fans. Other museums in the city are the Aston Hall, Blakesley Hall, The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, the Thinktank and the Cadbury World.

Birmingham is the favorite destination of art enthusiasts. A number of hotels can be found in Birmingham that are perfect for those who wanted to explore the beautiful sites of the city for several days. Here are the top 5 hotels that Birmingham has to offer.

Eight miles away from Birmingham international airport is the Embassy Suite. It is situated near the Birmingham Zoo and the Botanical Gardens, making it a perfect choice for those who have a particular interest in nature.

The Hotel Highland at Five Points, another of Birmingham's finest hotels is located in the historical Five Points South Entertainment District. All of this hotel's 63 rooms offer a free internet access, coffee makers, voice mail, hairdryers, and a lot more. They also serve one of the city's most fabulous continental breakfasts.

Just near Samuel Ullman Museum is the economy class Sun Suites. The rooms feature modern kitchen facilities including a refrigerator, a full sized microwave, a table area complete with dishes and utensils. Services offered include dry cleaning, parking and the car rental desk.

The Homestead property, just 15 minutes off Birmingham downtown specializes in laundry facilities and services. It is perfect for those who are planning to spend greater number of days in the city. Pets are allowed in their rooms with additional fees.

Finally, we have the Baymont Inn and Suites. It is only 3 miles away from the Riverchase Galleria and Brookwood Malls, a perfect place to stay for those who love shopping.

The art loving people of Birmingham have their museums and gallery full pack almost daily. Any new comer can spend worry free nights by checking in with the above mentioned local hotels for a pleasurable stay.