A guide to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

We’ve put together the ultimate guide to the Birmingham 2022 commonwealth games with everything you need to know.

If you love all things mod, retro or vintage, then you’ll love our guide to sixties Birmingham. Experience the best 60s venues in town, groovy baby!

There’s so much to see and do in Birmingham this summer with loved ones. We’ve prepared a Family Guide to Birmingham to tell you all about it.

Everything you need to know about Digbeth, its history and the best places to visit.

Lots of great new bars and restaurants are opening in Birmingham. Here is a round up of some of the best in the city centre near Rotunda.

Ten great things to do in Birmingham this Spring and Summer, from high end art shows to wacky golf. There’s something for everyone.

Four-course afternoon tea with stunning views, made by local award-winning independent patissier Howing Lai. Delicious. Salivating yet?

Enjoy a third off your room rate in June, July and August: for a limited time only Book a summer city break before Monday 22nd March and nab a mammoth 33% off your nightly rate at Rotunda Birmingham. This is an exclusive offer only available via our website – you won’t find these rates with a […]

Foodie staycations at Rotunda We’ve teamed up with long-time friend Alex Claridge, chef-owner of the acclaimed 3 AA Rosette restaurant The Wilderness in Birmingham to bring you a series of high-end foodie staycations. We’ve paired Alex’s provocative dining experience with the sleek and stylish interiors of our iconic Rotunda serviced apartments to create the ultimate […]

When Birmingham’s Wine Weekend came to Rotunda We joined forces with the wonderful team behind Birmingham Wine Weekend to bring you the ultimate Wine Weekend Staycation on Saturday 17th October. Guests enjoyed all the fun of the original Wine Weekend but from a socially-distanced stance with an overnight stay. It was a night of fantastic […]

Staying Cool x Selfridges: reinventing the personal shopping experience Selfridges is a mere hop, skip and a jump from Rotunda. We’ve teamed up with the uber stylish personal shopping team at Selfridges Birmingham to bring you a unique Selfridges experience to you, all at no extra charge. The benefits include: personal consultations via a choice […]

Brutalist Birmingham focuses on the UK’s second city. Which Brutalist buildings from Birmingham’s post-war boom have survived and which have been lost?

Shopping in Birmingham has so much to offer in the way of retail therapy from high-end fashion to funky independent stores.

Here is our helpful guide to help you plan your stay at Rotunda. Before your stayTo ensure we comply with the government’s NHS Test and Trace system for Coronavirus we need you to complete all relevant information on your booking form. You can add details directly using the on-line check-in invitation email you will have received or the Add your […]

From the Cooking Cool Recipe Archive Some of you may remember that back in 2012 we launched Cooking Cool – all the ingredients to knock up your own two course dinner with a recipe designed by Alex Claridge, chef patron of Birmingham’s brilliant Wilderness restaurant and sometime Staying Cool executive chef. (How ahead of the […]

We’re offering 25% off a stay for NHS staff at our Birmingham apartments.

Have a fun half term in Birmingham thanks to Birmingham Museums. Keep them entertained (whatever the weather!) with cool events at Thinktank and BMAG.

What’s on in Birmingham over January to March? 13 fantastic reasons to visit the city before spring.

We’re proud to say that our Birmingham apartments have earned a Gold Green Tourism Award.

The 11 Birmingham restaurants that made it into the prestigious Good Food Guide for 2020.

Wanting a romantic getaway? Here’s Staying Cool’s guide to planning a romantic break in Birmingham.

Staying Cool at Rotunda won the Best Hospitality Business award at 2019’s Birmingham Post Business Awards.

15 of the coolest things to do in Birmingham this autumn from the team at Staying Cool.

We’ve played host to thousands of business people over the years. Here are our top tips for working hard yet staying in shape.

Learn all about Staying Cool. When and how was the company set up? What are the backgrounds of our co-founders, Paul Taylor and Tracey Stephenson?

10 reasons why you should bring your family to Staying Cool’s child-friendly Birmingham apartments. Don’t miss out on these spacious apartments with style.

Visit Birmingham put together a blog about 50 of the city’s best independents. Staying Cool’s serviced apartments are featured at number seven.

Escape from the city in Birmingham’s squares, parks and gardens.

Live like a super-stylish local at the top of a Birmingham icon.

All the info that you need on the Birmingham Christmas Markets in 2021.

What is a serviced apartment? Here’s what to expect from us.

Bring your teen/s to the UK’s second city. Our guide will make it a breeze and earn you major points with them.

All the info about Minibrum at ThinkTank with special offer for you.

To celebrate ten years at Rounda, we organised a series of penthouse events called Creative Heights.

We’ve selected 21 of the coolest events in Birmingham this spring 2019.

Our first Writer In Residence led a Poetry In The Penthouse event.

The history of Birmingham’s iconic Rotunda building.

Thirteen reasons why we won a silver award from Green Tourism.

Enjoy Birmingham’s thriving indie scene with our top picks.

Songwall held an intimate gig in one of our 5* Birmingham penthouses.

We raised £500 for Lovebrum with a kitsch Cooking for Columbo event.

Be a greener guest by following our eight simple steps.

48 hours in Birmingham, especially for Chinese guests.

Five of the best places to eat in Brum that are off the beaten path.

17 things that you can leave at home when you stay with us.

All the info on Michelin’s top five restaurants in Birmingham.

Our top tourist attractions in Birmingham.