Charming 1950s touches (wrapped up in an old newspaper office) give this city centre retreat a uniquely retro personality. RightRooms

The Telegraph Hotel

Charming 1950s touches (wrapped up in an old newspaper office) give this city centre retreat a uniquely retro personality.

West Midlands

157 Corporation St, Coventry CV1 1GU

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Amenities

24 hour reception
Reception area hearing loop clearly signed

Around the hotel

All stairs and steps equipped with handrails
Areas under stairs are closed in or adult height to avoid collision
Clear walkways/corridors throughout
Closed risers on stairs
Contrast markings on most internal steps
Dimmable lighting
Hotel entrance equipped with automatic door
Lift access to all bedrooms and restaurant
Visual smoke detectors

Babies and young children

Rooms with fridges available
Some rooms with baths

Bathroom

Bathroom washbasins reachable from toilet
Detachable shower head
Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in bathrooms
Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms
Shower chair
Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
Standalone showers
Wet room

Bedrooms

At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Door lockable from the inside
Guests able to move furniture in bedrooms
Interconnecting rooms
Level surface in bathroom
Light switches reachable from bed

Designated accessible bathroom

Accessible rooms have emergency alarms reachable from shower
Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
Bathrooms of accessible rooms have emergency alarms
Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms
Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
Shower gel/shampoo dispensers reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
Toilet paper reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
Washbasin reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms

Designated accessible bedroom

Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms
In wheelchair accessible rooms, sockets in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair
In wheelchair accessible rooms. thermostats and air conditioners reachable from wheelchair
Interconnecting accessible rooms available
Light switches reachable from bed in accessible rooms
Safes reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms

Designated accessible public toilets

Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm
Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm reachable from toilet
Accessible public toilet in reception area
Accessible public toilet near restaurant
Accessible public toilet on ground floor
Accessible public toilets clearly signed
Accessible public toilets have retractable grab rails
Accessible public toilets have unobstructed access routes of 800mm
Bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
In accessible public toilet, toilet paper reachable from toilet
Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
Turning space for wheelchair in accessible public bathroom

Dining

Access routes of at least 800mm wide in restaurants
Large print menus
Room service
Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables

Hotel Policy

Hotel can refrigerate medication for guests

Lifts

All lift controls reachable from wheelchair
Level entrance to the lift
Lift entrance at least 800mm wide
Tactile/braille buttons for lift

Outside the hotel

Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance
Well lit entrance

Public toilets

Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in public toilets
Public toilets contrast marked or contrasting colour

Reception

At least part of reception desk wheelchair height
Seating and tables near reception
Seating with rigid arms in reception area

Space for wheelchair

Turning space for wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms

Staff

Staff trained in welcoming guests with disabilities

A unique setting within the building that housed the Coventry Telegraph newspaper for more than half a century, Coventry’s Telegraph Hotel boasts plenty of character with original wood-panelled walls and furnishings posed besides period artefacts from the building’s past, including charming antique typewriters, cylindrical pigeonholes, and distinctive signage still in place from its newspaper days.

The Telegraph Hotel’s 88 well-appointed rooms are uniquely styled, with more than a few nods to its heritage, with light wooden finishings contrasting neatly with pastels, walls plastered with striking black and white photography and large bathrooms with Grohe showers — operated by pleasingly simple press of a button. Room varieties cater for from cosy windowless darkrooms to large split-level suites as well as junior suites with delightful freestanding baths. All rooms are provided with modern staples such as Nespresso machines, en suite showers, air conditioning and wifi, while the impressive Lord Iliffe Suite is spread across a separate lounge and bedroom, with a super king-sized bed and a terrace with views of the city from the hot tub.

Coventry’s Telegraph Hotel is wheelchair friendly and offers a selection of wheelchair-accessible ‘Freedom rooms’ with roll-in wet rooms, accessible beds, electric curtains and emergency alarms. Family and group travellers can take advantage of the 11 Winter Garden bedrooms that boast views over a private terrace, only accessible to guests booking one of these rooms — making it an ideal venue for special events and private get-togethers in a unique venue. The hotel has a restaurant and a rooftop bar, with all-day dining in the sublime space of the Forme; Chase Restaurant. The menu is simple but delightful, with British staples such as fish and chips alongside international flavours. The playful Pink afternoon tea and the drinks menu (with Coventry-themed cocktails) are highlights, while the breakfast offers hot and cold options from a buffet. Take a journey to the top to try out the Generator’s Rooftop Bar, strung with dangling fairy lights and covered by wooden canopies, creating an intensely atmospheric spot for a romantic drink for two, elevated by views of Belgrade Plaza. The Telegraph Hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of most of Coventry’s sights, including the peculiar Coventry Cathedral — a mish-mash of the ruined medieval church and its 20th-century replacement, and Broadgate, where you’ll find a statue of Lady Godiva atop a horse in the square.

Can’t Miss Experiences

All guests of the Telegraph Hotel can expect a mock tabloid newspaper waiting in their room,
detailing the history of the hotel, and the Telegraph hosts regular murder mystery parties for those
hoping to exercise their little grey cells over a cocktail or two.

The Telegraph Hotel

Amenities

Around the hotel

Babies and young children

Bathroom

Bedrooms

Designated accessible bathroom

Designated accessible bedroom

Designated accessible public toilets

Dining

Hotel Policy

Lifts

Outside the hotel

Public toilets

Reception

Space for wheelchair

Staff

Amenities

Babies and young children

Bathroom

Bedrooms

Dining

Experience

Hotel Policy

Bedrooms

Dining

Energy/ Emissions

Green certifications

Hotel Policy

Religious/cultural

Transport

Waste

Amenities

Bedrooms

Dining

Experience

Hotel Policy

Religious/cultural

Can’t Miss Experiences