RightRooms.co

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.