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Whether it’s the big-hitters in the Bullring, designer-laden stores at Mailbox, or the host of independent boutiques… A weekend stay to shop in Birmingham is a fashionista’s dream!

We’re celebrating 15 years at Rotunda in 2023 with a second year-long programme of events to showcase Birmingham’s wealth of creative talent.

All the info that you need on the Birmingham Christmas Markets in 2023

Did you know that Birmingham has the most Michelin-star restaurants of any UK city outside London? Here’s all the info on Michelin’s top restaurants in Birmingham.

Learn about the creative genius behind our iconic Rotunda home, architect James A. Roberts, who redefined Birmingham at the height of the swinging sixties.

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

There’s so much to see and do in Birmingham. We’ve prepared a guide to Birmingham attractions for families to tell you all about it.

Bring your teens 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.

We kicked off our year long Creative Heights programme with a collaboration with local illustrators Birmingham Window Artists.

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

Working from home (or the office) can be great. But sometimes you just need to work or host a meeting from somewhere extraordinary.

Here are our ten reasons why you should book Staying Cool’s meeting rooms (and workspaces) in Birmingham.

Filled with bustling bars and top-class restaurants, famous galleries and business headquarters, Brindleyplace hugs it way around Birmingham’s central canal network.

Birmingham’s best cultural attractions are just a heartbeat away from Rotunda. Explore Southside, home to the Hippodrome, Chinatown and the Gay Village.

Learn all about Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter with Staying Cool’s guide: places to visit, its history and where to eat and drink.

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

Guest blogger and Birmingham arts writer Rosie Crabbe tells us about her favourite public art in Birmingham, many of which you’ll find just yards from us at Rotunda.

Looking for a great night out? With world-class Birmingham theatres on Rotunda’s doorstep, here’s our pick of the best shows in 2023.

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

The best views in Birmingham are from Staying Cool’s aparthotel atop Rotunda according to photographers. It’s the top rated guest comment too.

Here is our helpful guide to help you plan your stay at Rotunda (last updated November 2023). Before your stay Complete your pre-stay information online You can add details directly using the on-line check-in invitation email you will have received or the Add your info button on your booking confirmation email. Please check all fields are complete and […]

When it comes to Romantic Hotels in Birmingham, our iconic Rotunda aparthotel offers the Ultimate Lovers Night In.

Love is in the air, high up in the air!

Professional photographer Nick Smith shares his top photography tips for capturing the best snaps during your stay at Rotunda. Nick has taken most of the pictures you’ll find on our website. I’m sure most photographers are like me and just love getting up high and having a different view of the world and in Birmingham, […]

Twelve reasons why we won a gold award from Green Tourism.

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?

Be a greener guest by following our eight simple steps.

The history of Birmingham’s iconic Rotunda building.

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

We teamed up with Birmingham’s 3 AA Rosette restaurant The Wilderness to bring a series of high-end foodie staycation.

As part of our partnership with BCW 2023, Director Alex Nicholson-Evans came to visit as a guest blogger. Here’s what she had to say…

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!

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: To help make shopping both […]

Visiting the NEC Birmingham or the ICC? Find out why our Rotunda aparthotel is the best solution for hotels for NEC Birmingham.

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

Learn why our Rotunda aparthotel makes a great hotel choice when visiting the ICC in Birmingham. Brilliant views, comfy apartments & escapism.

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

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 […]

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.

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

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

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

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

Our top tourist attractions in Birmingham.

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

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

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

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

48 hours in Birmingham, especially for Chinese guests.

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

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 […]

From the Cooking Cool Recipe Archive We launched Cooking Cool over a decade ago and this blog contains some of the brilliant recipes created by Birmingham super chef, Alex Claridge of Wilderness fame, for our guests. The Daily Telegraph reviewer loved it! “Staying Cool has come up with a clever solution. Local chef Alex Claridge, […]