Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, Birmingham

My company used Premier Lodges for all business travel but have recently changed to Holiday Inn Express. This is good for those not paying the bill, but can be expensive if it is coming out of your own pocket.
I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Express next to the NEC in Birmingham - watch out if an event is on at the NEC - the price rockets to £100 per night!! still I was not paying.
The lounge area is comfortable with a small but expensive bar (the Village Inn next door is much better value).
The rooms are large and clean with the usual tea / coffee etc.
All have computer points and even supply pens & paper for your use. The shower is excellent.
Breakfast, which is included in the price is contenental but you can eat as much as you like and it was fresh and to a high standard.
A good touch, if you say at these premises a lot is the loyalty card. Your company pays the bills and you rake up the points for free accomodation when you are away on a leisure break.
In all they are of a higher standard than Premier Lodge - but I still prefer Premiers beds!!