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After celebrating the local, national and international design industry at the Birmingham Design Festival, head back to Bloc and enjoy the very best of everything needed to sleep, shower and step out fresh into a new day with Bloc Birmingham.
Lightspeed wifi, to keep you connected when you’re on. High-powered showers, sound-proof walls and big, comfy beds for when you’re not. It’s everything you need, and none of what you don’t. No bells, no whistles, just pure rest and relaxation.
Birmingham rooms.
Sleep.
No windows, no-nonsense, just everything you need for a great sleep.
More info and gallery.- 2 adults. (No window)
- 1 king bed.
Vista.
Wake up refreshed and ready for the world in Vista, our visionary room with a window.
More info and gallery.- 2 adults.
- 1 king bed.
Vista Plus.
Vista Plus is light, airy and packed with Bloc’s trademark touches plus tea and coffee facilities.
More info and gallery.- 2 adults.
- 1 double bed.
Apartment.
Spacious, luxuriously finished and a real home from home in the heart of Birmingham.
More info and gallery.- 2 adults.
- 1 double bed.
Accessible Sleep.
With extra space, our Accessible Sleep has been adapted to be fully DDA compliant.
More info and gallery.- 2 adults.
- 1 accessible king bed.
Apartment Plus.
Our premium Apartment room with tasty locally-sourced treats for you to enjoy every night of your stay.
More info and gallery.- 2 adults.
- 1 double bed.
Sleep.
No windows, no-nonsense, just everything you need for a great sleep.
Sleep is an amazing space that thinks big. Your room has a king-size bed with luxury linen, free superfast wifi, a monsoon shower and ambient mood lighting.
At 10 sq. metres in size, we've engineered this compact cabin for your comfort and convenience. Sleep is the ultimate in affordable luxury.
“Best night's sleep in a very long time! Even without a window, it didn't feel claustrophobic at all. Immaculately clean, very comfortable bed and an excellent shower.” – Camilla.
- 2 adults. (No window)
- 1 king bed.
- Monsoon shower/wet room.
- Free superfast WiFi.
- Smart Room Control.
- HD LED TV.
- Climate control system.
- Ambient mood lighting.
Vista.
Wake up refreshed and ready for the world in Vista, our visionary room with a window.
Bloc's sound-proofed windows ensure peaceful nights in a prime location. Vista is light, airy and packed with Bloc’s trademark touches.
At 10 sq. metres in size, your room has a king-size bed with luxury linen, free superfast wifi and a monsoon shower.
“The rooms are exactly as described and pictured on the website. Room was ideal for one night and had everything you might need.” – Coley.
- 2 adults.
- 1 king bed.
- Monsoon shower/wet room.
- Free superfast WiFi.
- Smart Room Control.
- HD LED TV.
- Climate control system.
- Ambient mood lighting.
Vista Plus.
The larger version of our visionary room with a window, Vista Plus is light, airy and packed with Bloc’s trademark touches.
Wake up refreshed and ready for the world with Bloc’s sound-proofed windows ensure peaceful nights in a prime location.
At 12 sq. metres in size, your room has a double bed with luxury linen, free superfast wifi, a monsoon shower and Nespresso machine.
“The room was clean, bed comfy and with everything I would want for a one-night stay. I would definitely recommend to other people and would happily stay again myself.” – Helen.
- 2 adults.
- 1 double bed.
- Nespresso.
- Monsoon shower.
- Free superfast WiFi.
- Smart Room Control.
- HD LED TV.
- Climate control system.
Apartment.
Spacious, luxuriously finished and a real home from home in the heart of Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter.
Each Apartment Bloc room features a living area with sofa and table, a kitchenette with sink, microwave and fridge and a dining table with chairs.
Bedroom includes bedside tables, an open wardrobe, a full desk/dressing table with mirror and dedicated lighting, and a double bed. The bathroom offers a large walk-in shower and fittings by Roca bathrooms.
“Very modern with a stylish colour scheme, aesthetically pleasing, two TVs both in the living room area and bedroom, lovely bathroom and shower.” – Jodi.
- 2 adults.
- 1 double bed.
- Monsoon shower.
- 2 HD LED TVs.
- Free superfast WiFi.
- Smart Room Control.
- Tea & coffee.
- Travel cot available.
Accessible Sleep.
No windows, no-nonsense, just everything you need for a great sleep.
Sleep is an amazing space that thinks big. Your room has a king-size bed with luxury linen, free superfast wifi, a monsoon shower and ambient mood lighting.
With extra space, our Accessible Sleep has been adapted to be fully DDA compliant and packed with Bloc’s trademark touches to maximise comfort and convenience.
“I have rheumatoid arthritis, so my mobility is limited. The bed is HUGE my husband who is 6ft 1 even looked lost in it and it's so comfy.” – Cassie.
- 2 adults.
- 1 accessible king bed.
- Accessible monsoon shower/wet room.
- Free superfast WiFi.
- Smart Room Control.
- HD LED TV.
- Climate control system.
- Ambient mood lighting.
Apartment Plus.
Experience the best of Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, inside and out, with our expertly designed Apartment room with tasty treats for you to enjoy every night of your stay.
Each Apartment Plus room features a living area with sofa and table, a kitchenette with sink, microwave, fridge, Nespresso machine and a dining table with chairs. The bedroom includes bedside tables, an open wardrobe, a full desk/dressing table with mirror and dedicated lighting, and a double bed. The bathroom offers a large walk-in shower and fittings by Roca bathrooms.
In addition, we'll restock your room nightly with; fresh Nespresso pods, Birmingham Brewing Company beers, Karma soft drinks, crisps from Two Farmers, Tony's Chocolonely treats, Serious Pig nuts, plus a selection of fairtrade teas from Clipper.
All are Vegan-friendly and non-alcoholic alternatives are available upon request. Please leave a note under "Special request".
“Currently writing this review while slumbering in one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in with a complimentary beer in hand! I highly recommend this place for a fabulous stay in Birmingham.” – Janette.
- 2 adults.
- 1 double bed.
- Monsoon shower.
- Free beers and snacks.
- 2 HD LED TVs.
- Smart Room Control.
- Nespresso.
- Travel cot available.
Our rooms are efficient, sleek and beautifully designed. The smallest details matter.
Our sophisticated climate control system and Italian-tiled wet rooms with powerful drench showers mean you'll leave us refreshed and ready to party with Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival.
What to expect.
With over 100 events across 20+ venues, there’s something for everyone at BDF.
Over 40 hours of talks.
From upcoming designers to established favourites, with most talks free to attend.
Dozens of workshops.
Play, learn & create. Attend one of the many workshops and learn practical skills to bring into your everyday life.
Exhibitions, screenings, tours.
As well as programmed events, there are so many things you can do and see to fill your time in Birmingham with joy.
The Design Districts.
To aid with navigation and curation of your own festival experience, BDF sections their daytime events into Design Districts that are split based on disciplines. You can spend your entire day in one or move between them to take in everything the festival has to offer.
Digital.
Design for screens of all shapes and sizes, expect to find everything from UX design to visual effects. Join designers who craft digital experiences and provoke emotional responses from their work.
Product.
The place where things are made. Product design, interior design, fashion, textiles, architecture, and more live under the roof of our product venues.
Illustration.
The illustration hub will showcase the brightest talent, putting pencil to paper (or tablet) throughout the festival.
Location.
77 Caroline Street.
Birmingham.
B3 1UG.