Hotel rating: 3 stars
Chain: Synxis
Number of floors: 3
Number of rooms: 18
Year opened: 1742
Year renovated: 2005

Ely House Hotel is a jewel in the hotel market and a welcome change from large chain hotels - Offering Free Wi-Fi access and other modern conveniences in elegant surroundings - This impressive 18th Century Georgian converted school has been tastefully and sympathetically restored to a very high standard - retaining a number of original features. The 18 well-appointed rooms are spacious - warm and welcoming with all the conveniences needed to make your stay comfortable - free Wi-Fi - TV with Video - phone with fax and email facilities - courtesy tray - hairdryer - minibar - trouser press and power shower in the ensuite bathroom - Guests have complimentary use of over 150 videos or can record their own choice onto the blank tapes provided - If you are going to be late the owners will record it for you - Personal touches like these reflect the home from home atmosphere of the hotel - many customers are delighted by its charm and become regulars. The attractive - newly refurbished - hotel restaurant offers traditional British cuisine prepared with the finest local produce - The imaginative selection of dishes changes regularly to reflect the seasons and provide regular customers with variety - All dishes are homemade - Vegetarian and special diets are happily catered for - A selection of lighter meals can be enjoyed in the spacious lounge which also has a fully licensed bar - The panelled walls create a cosy atmosphere in which to relax and maybe play a game of chess - Both the restaurant and bar are popular with locals wishing to relax or celebrate in style and enjoy the first class service. The hotel is well located for travel and leisure - Visitors may enjoy a stroll to Banks Brewery or Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Ground - Birmingham International Airport is easily reached by train and drivers are welcome to use the hotel car park.Ely House is listed in the Good Hotel Guide 2006 and won the 2006 Quality Cuisine Guide and Black Country Hotel and Tourism Awards.