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.
Accessibility
Filter by:
Designated accessible public toilets
Accessible public toilet near restaurant
Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
Slip resistant flooring in accessible public bathroom
Accessible public bathroom equipped with emergency alarm
Accessible public toilets clearly signed
Accessible public toilet on ground floor
Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm reachable from toilet
Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm
Accessible public toilets have retractable grab rails
Bins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
Washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible public toilets
Accessible public toilets have grab rails
Accessible public toilets have unobstructed access routes of 800mm
Turning space for wheelchair in accessible public bathroom
Accessible public toilet in contrasting colour to background
Lever/ sensor taps in accessible public toilet
Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible public bathroom
In accessible public toilet, toilet paper reachable from toilet
Accessible public bathroom equipped with lever handle lock
Towels/hand dryers reachable from wheelchair in accessible public bathroom
Accessible public toilet in reception area
Lifts
Emergency calls from lift are dealt with in house
Level entrance to the lift
Tactile/braille buttons for lift
All lift controls reachable from wheelchair
Lift entrance at least 800mm wide
Around the hotel
Dimmable lighting
Areas under stairs are closed in or adult height to avoid collision
Clear walkways/corridors throughout
Ramps at changes of level
Electric wheelchair/ mobility scooter charging
Closed risers on stairs
Contrast markings on most internal steps
Handrails extend beyond start and end of ramps
Contrasting colours for walls, floors, furniture and fittings in public areas
All stairs and steps equipped with handrails
Hotel entrance equipped with automatic door
Level access or ramps throughout public areas and accessible room
Dimmable lighting flicker-free
Visual smoke detectors
Lift access to all bedrooms and restaurant
Tactile markings on all steps
Public toilets
Public toilets contrast marked or contrasting colour
Full length mirror on wall in public toilets
Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in public toilets
Public bathroom has unobstructed access routes of 800mm
Designated accessible bathroom
Grab rails around toilets in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
Washbasin reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
Wheelchairs can fit under washbasins in accessible rooms
Backrest on toilet in designated accessible bathroom
Level bathroom floor in accessible rooms
Non-slip bathroom flooring in accessible rooms
Shower controls reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
Accessible rooms have emergency alarms reachable from shower
Bathroom soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
Shower gel/shampoo dispensers reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
Toilet paper reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
Turning space for wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms
Bathrooms of accessible rooms have emergency alarms
Emergency alarms reachable from toilets in accessible room bathrooms
Accessible bathrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
In bathrooms of accessible rooms, toilet paper reachable from wheelchair
Retractable grab rails around toilets in accessible rooms
Bathroom towels reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
Toilets in bathrooms contrast marked or contrasting colour in accessible rooms
Step-free shower in accessible bathroom
Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
Towels/handryer dryers reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of accessible rooms
Soap dispensers reachable from wheelchair in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
Grab rails on walls in accessible bathrooms
Vertical rails by washbasins in bathrooms of wheelchair accessible rooms
Experience
Walking maps for local area available on reception
Family-friendly sports facilities nearby
Family-friendly attractions nearby
Private dining
Park and/or children's play area nearby
Amenities
Reception area hearing loop clearly signed
Can heat baby food
Indoor hot tubs available
24 hour reception
Yoga mats
Laundry service
Pram storage
Wake-up service
Portable hearing loop
Designated accessible bedroom
Interconnecting accessible rooms available
Accessible bedrooms have unobstructed access routes of at least 800mm
Lights in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
Sockets in bedrooms accessible from wheelchair
At least 1.5m unobstructed space on each side of the bed in accessible room
Light switches and lamps reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
Bed at least 650mm from floor to the top of mattress in accessible room
Key card switches reachable from wheelchair in accessible rooms
Light switches reachable from bed in accessible rooms
Safes reachable from wheelchair in wheelchair accessible rooms
In wheelchair accessible rooms, sockets in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair
Desks comfortably usable by wheelchair users in wheelchair accessible rooms
In wheelchair accessible rooms. thermostats and air conditioners reachable from wheelchair
Transport
Bikes available to hire or borrow nearby
Waste
All glass recycled
All paper recycled
All recyclable plastics recycled
Toiletry refills
Bedrooms
Guests able to move furniture in bedrooms
No scales in bedroom
Guarantee booking connecting rooms
Tactile room numbering
Family rooms
Bed at least 600 mm from floor to the top of mattresses
Blackout curtains or blinds in bedrooms
Door lockable from the inside
Free baby cots
Thermostat controlled by guest
At least one seat with rigid arms in bedrooms
Safe
Interconnecting rooms
Level surface in bathroom
Lights in bedrooms reachable from wheelchair
Light switches reachable from bed
Thermostats reachable from wheelchair
Staff
Staff trained in welcoming guests with disabilities
Religious/cultural
Vegetarian menu choices
Babies and young children
Public toilets equipped with baby changing facilities
More frequent waste removal for nappies available upon request
Some rooms with baths
Rooms with fridges available
Cots
Hotel Policy
Children of any age welcomed
Publicises and encourages use of local businesses
Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
Seasonal menu choices
No smoking throughout the hotel building
Water saving showers
Hotel can refrigerate medication for guests
Children allowed in bar
Single-use plastic free
Bathroom
Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
Bathroom washbasins reachable from wheelchair
Lever/ sensor taps
Detachable shower head
Shelf for bottles in the shower
Shower chair
Bathroom washbasins reachable from toilet
Empty surfaces adjoining washbasin in bathrooms
Grab rails in showers
Shower controls reachable from wheelchair
Standalone showers
Dining
Some organic food
Vegan menu choices
Large print menus available
Children's menu
Room service
Composting programme
Children allowed in bar
Access routes of at least 800mm wide in restaurants
Wheelchair can fit under restaurant tables
Energy/ Emissions
Building Management System
Green energy supplier used
Low energy consumption lighting
Green certifications
Green tourism award
Outside the hotel
Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance
Well lit entrance
Reception
At least part of reception desk wheelchair height
Seating and tables near reception
Seating with rigid arms in reception area
Family Friendly
Experience
Family-friendly sports facilities nearby
Family-friendly attractions nearby
Park and/or children's play area nearby
Amenities
Can heat baby food
24 hour reception
Laundry service
Pram storage
Bedrooms
Guarantee booking connecting rooms
Family rooms
Blackout curtains or blinds in bedrooms
Door lockable from the inside
Free baby cots
Safe
Interconnecting rooms
Babies and young children
Public toilets equipped with baby changing facilities
More frequent waste removal for nappies available upon request
Some rooms with baths
Rooms with fridges available
Cots
Hotel Policy
Children of any age welcomed
No smoking throughout the hotel building
Children allowed in bar
Bathroom
Showers have non-slip surfaces or mats
Detachable shower head
Dining
Children's menu
Children allowed in bar
Religious/ Cultural
Sustainability
Transport
Bikes available to hire or borrow nearby
Waste
All glass recycled
All paper recycled
All recyclable plastics recycled
Toiletry refills
Bedrooms
Thermostat controlled by guest
Religious/cultural
Vegetarian menu choices
Hotel Policy
Publicises and encourages use of local businesses
Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
Seasonal menu choices
Water saving showers
Single-use plastic free
Dining
Some organic food
Vegan menu choices
Composting programme
Energy/ Emissions
Building Management System
Green energy supplier used
Low energy consumption lighting
Green certifications
Green tourism award
Wellbeing
Experience
Walking maps for local area available on reception