BLOC hotels are planning to add 30 new apart-rooms to its first UK property in Birmingham in a bid to target the long stay business or leisure traveller. Each new room will include a kitchenette, a dining and lounge area and a work desk. The new extension will be built around a communal courtyard with glass walkways from the existing hotel. The extension will take the total number of rooms at BLOC Birmingham to 103. The extension should be complete by May or June 2015.

The BLOC brand was launched in 2011 with the opening of its Birmingham hotel. The group opened a 245-bedroom hotel at London Gatwick’s South Terminal in 2013.

BLOC Birmingham is located in the city's Jewellery Quarter a short walk from both Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Snow Hill stations.

Details:   www.blochotels.com