Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Nec

When hotels list their amenities, like…
— Alarm Clock
— Hair dryer
— High-​speed Internet access
— Housekeeping
…I feel like there should be a special section for dumb people like me, with a reminder about the many differences between the Holiday Inn Express in the States, vs Holiday Inn Express (or really many hotels in England/​Europe).
It’s nice that they leave you that note in the bathroom reminding you that they have extra toiletries downstairs… forgot your toothbrush, your razor, maybe some feminine stuff? They’ve got it downstairs for you and would be glad to help you out. Awesome, but here’s what’s different… When I go overseas, I’m always reminded of that episode of the «Dave Chappelle Show» where he suggests that «White people don’t use washcloths…» Where are the washcloths, really? Don’t worry Holiday Inn Express, so many hotels are like that… And then when I want to wash my face, there is no bar soap, just this a pumpable reservoir of liquid soap fastened to the wall. Okay, I get it… but now it’s shower time. Look around and there’s another reservoir filled with hair shampoo, face soap, and liquid deodorant soap… Wait, it’s all the same stuff! Okay, the rant is over… the fact is, I enjoyed staying here…
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Notes:
–The staff was EXTREMELY helpful… whether it be in arranging transportation, suggesting local restaurants & shopping, etc… or even one night around 1AM, I needed to purchase a some computer accessories, and not only did they arrange a taxi for me, but they called one of few places in Birmingham that was open 24 hour to make sure the item was in stock, etc…
— There is a hotel bar down stairs… open until around 4AM… note that late in the evening, you MUST bill your drinks to your room as they no longer accept cash or credit card payment.
— Breakfast was pretty reasonable, and like all Holiday Inn Express locations, it was included in the cost of your stay.
— Location was about 5 minutes away from the NEC… great! But keep in mind that the way that this part of Birmingham is laid out, nothing is within walking distance… there is one restaurant, but everything else seemed at least 10 – 20 minutes away…
— Wireless internet is expensive at £15 for 24 hours… there are different rates, but there are limitations…
— The hotel was otherwise, quite budget friendly…
— The special wipes on the back of the toilet, for the ladies, was a nice touch…