Located in the heart of england the express by holiday inn birmingham nec is in the grounds of the uks largest convention centre the national exhibition centre the hotel is 10 minutes from birmingham international airport and birmingham city centre the express by holiday inn birmingham nec is within easy reach of the major uk motorways m6 m5 m40 and m42 and is the ideal place to meet and stay whilst exploring the many attractions from the idyllic village of bournville to shakespeare