If an entertainment complex and hotel had a big baby, it would be Resorts World. Resorts World Birmingham is located in the heart of the Midlands. It’s more than just your typical hotel. It is a stylish all-in-one destination for you to shop, dine, and wine, and also have a cinematic experience.
Whether you are seeking a bit of retail therapy, a weekend escape away from work or the kids, or simply need to indulge in a night out in town, without having to leave the borders of the city, Resort World provides an urban retreat that is still easily accessible in slightly less popular Birmingham.
Prime Location Makes It Hard To Beat
Resorts World enjoys a prime, hard-to-beat location, situated the way it is in the thriving borough of Solihull, right next to the National Exhibition Center (NEC) and only a few minutes away from the Birmingham International Airport. It makes it an easy destination of choice for many travelers and tourists.
The resort also caters to all kinds of travelers. Whether you are a leisure traveler attending a convention or concert in the National Exhibition Center or the Resorts World Arena, or a business traveler looking for a great accommodation to access the major cities in the UK, this location has got you covered.
It is worth noting that Resorts World is not smack dab in the city’s center, but this unique feature is more of a charm than a deterrent, as it makes the entertainment complex a destination in its own right. With 50 shops, 18 bars and restaurants, a casino, and a four-star hotel, you don’t have to leave the site to go explore anywhere else if you don’t want to during your stay, since the resort has just about everything a person might need: food, fun, and a spa, all in the same location.
A Hub of Fun and Flow
Shaped like a cruise ship, the complex retains the vibe and ambience of a modern cruise liner, with separate multi-levels and different varieties of fun at each end. The architects designed the entire complex to be visually appealing to the guests. Every part of the building layout implores you to explore, whether it is the stylish walkways leading you into cozy cafes or the buzzing, energetic casino, or the dashes of Malaysian art and decor, which is a nod to the owner’s, Genting Group, heritage.
As you explore, you will notice how each area subtly shifts in vibe and tone. The way shopping areas are light and open with a leisurely pace, perfect for browsing and buying, compared to the dining spaces shift from casual bites to upscale fine dining restaurants, each with a heart and personality of its own. You will notice the pulse of energy and excitement that accompanies the glitz and glamour of the Casino and experience the calm restfulness that exudes from the spa and hotel’s plush interiors, a retreat from the rest of the world.
What ties these fusions of opposites together has got to be the weather-proof design of the complex, with everything under one roof all year round, rain or sunshine, the destination and all its accompanying fun are accessible and connected in one stylish package.
Core Attractions and Facilities
Welcome to a World of Relaxation with the Genting Hotel and Santai Spa
Right inside the heart of the Resorts World, Birmingham is the Genting Hotel. Genting Hotel is a modern, polished, sophisticated hotel that is surprisingly peaceful despite the buzz of energy just outside its doors. With 182 rooms and 6 suites, designed by a Feng Shui master from Malaysia, this refined retreat offers guests a restful space and a beautiful view over the Pendigo lake.
Connected to the Genting hotel is the marvelous Santai Spa, named drawn from the Malaysian word for “relax”. True to its name, the place is a jewel of wellness and relaxation. Guests can relax with its stylish heated indoor pool, which includes hydrotherapy jets and a mosaic hot stone that lures you to loungers, or the outdoor hot tub overlooking the Pendigo Lake. That is just the perfect spot to unwind with a view, year-round. The Santai also features a thermal suite, which includes a sauna, steam room, and ionized salt cave that helps with skin rejuvenation and wellness. Guests can choose from several treatment rooms and get the best facial and body treatments, like the Green and Clean Detox Mask or the Pink Hair and Scalp Mud package.
The Santai spa also features a leisure club complete with a gym that remains open 24 hours a day, with state-of-the-art equipment including free and, resistance weights, cardio machines and spinning bikes, luxury changing rooms, personal locker areas, and access to the spa features. Together, the hotel, spa, and leisure club offer a true sanctuary of relaxation to guests.
UK’s Largest Casino
The Genting is currently the largest casino in the United Kingdom, offering the full spectrum of classic table games, from Roulette to Blackjack, and over 100 slot machines offering different themes and jackpots, and 40 e-gaming terminals. The arena also features a Sports Bar with over 17 large HD screens where guests can watch their favorite major games and matches live.
The casino is open from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm every day and also contains the Pendigo suite, available to be hired for private meetings and special events.
Restaurants and Bars: A Foodie’s Paradise
Dining at the Resorts World is a foodie’s dream come true, it is quite the same as embarking on a global tasting tour without ever leaving the building. With over 18 restaurants and 5 bars, guests will be spoiled for choice, from family favorites like Nando’s, TGIFridays, and Pizza Express to international favorites like Vietnamese Street Kitchen and Karaage, and Fine Dining experiences like the Sky Bar and Restaurant or Robata Bar and Grill.
For those who can’t function without their daily dose of morning coffee or midday reload, the Starbucks and Costa Coffee in the complex are there to rescue you. While the World Bar and the High Line New York Bar and Lounge provide a steady vibe of relaxation and leisure late into the evening, while serve the best cocktail drinks.
A Cinematic and Entertainment Wonder
The Cineworld Cinema in the premises of Resorts World has 1,782 seats and 11 screens featuring the region’s first IMAX screen and 3D capabilities in 8 out of the 11 screens, making for top-tier visuals and sounds, a must-have for an immersive movie night. Other entertainment spots include: a Hollywood Bowl complete with 17 lanes, an arcade, and pool tables perfect for friendly competitions with friends and family, and an Escape Hunt featuring a themed escape room where you can solve puzzles and have an immersive Virtual Reality experience.
Experience Retail Therapy in Resorts’ Shops
Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten all you savvy shoppers in need of retail therapy. The covered Shopping Village Outlet is a shopper’s paradise with around 50 brand-name shops. You will find your favourite fashion brand, such as Nike, The North Face, Skechers, Levi’s, and specialty stores like Hallmark cards, Trespass, Lindt, and more.
Maximise Your Event With Conference Centers
Lastly, Resorts World might be more well-known as a leisure complex, as it sure does excel in that area, but it also impresses as a business center. The VOX conference center is an immaculate venue capable of accommodating a large crowd of 900 people across 5 modular spaces that can be arranged and disassembled to fit into the kind of event center needed. The VOX easily transforms to fit private celebrations, conferences, exhibitions, intimate meetings, or banquets.
A Place That Has It All
Resort Worlds Birmingham is an icon and pacesetter when it comes to modern leisure and entertainment, offering convenience, relaxation, and fun in an all-in-one package that people love. The resort feeds into every traveler’s need to have fun stress-free, and whether you are a foodie, shopping guru, game aficionado, or spa goer craving peace, there is always a place for you in Genting’s Resorts World.
Location: Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, United Kingdom
