Madeira Hotel » Blog

Wedding Celebrations at The Madeira!

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:20:01 +0000

Wedding fever hit The Madeira Hotel recently as the Bride to be and her family and guests stayed with us for their wedding weekend.

The morning of the big day was here and after breakfast we availed our personal quarters (at no extra charge) to become a hairdressers and a beauty salon! After the experts had arrived and done their respective jobs and everyone looked wonderful, it was time to get to the church. Various cars arrived to whisk the guests away, followed by a vintage Morris Minor for the bride.

The whole day went brilliantly and, apart from the Bride and Groom, the guests came back to the Madeira after the reception for some much-needed sleep, looking forward to a hearty breakfast before making their way home.

We hope that this story shows that the Madeira will always go the extra mile for it’s guests. Below is a comment left by the Bride in our visitors book;

“Wow, wow, wow !!! What a fantastic welcome and weekend! Your hospitality was second to none – you made the weekend really special! Thank you all – we’ll be back! Love Hayley and family.”

See what other guests think of us on our Testimonials page!

Walk for Harry

madadmin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:55:25 +0000

This year’s BRMB Walkathon has been re-named “Walk for Harry”.

Read the touching story of Harry Moseley – a brave 11 year old boy who, up to his untimely death in October 2011, tirelessly raised funds for Cancer Research while battling his own brain tumour. Harry Moseley was an inspiration and the Walk for Harry will help raise funds for two charities close to Harry’s heart. One will support the brain tumour research project being led at Birmingham Children’s Hospital by Harry’s consultant Dr. Andrew Peet. The other is the refurbishment of Acorns Children’s Hospice in Selly Oak where Harry spent a few days in a special bedroom before his sad death. All of the money raised will be split between these two charities. This moving event takes place on the streets of Birmingham on Sunday 13th May. This annual spectacular has helped thousands of less fortunate people and recently helped build a Home for the Brave at the new QE Hospital. The Madeira Hotel is perfectly situated for starting points around the route or if you just want to spectate then make your reservation now! Click on any of the links above for more information.

Merry Christmas!

madadmin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:08:41 +0000

The Madeira Hotel would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year! So we say goodbye to 2011 and look forward to 2012 and the Olympic Games. A lot of athletes are already staying in Birmingham to make the most of the City’s many training facilities and the Madeira is ideally placed for easy access to most of these venues. Don’t forget that we are also conveniently situated for travel to the city centre, so if theres a show or a concert in 2012 that you want to see, why not make a weekend of it and stay with us! See our ‘What’s On’ page for full details of events coming up in the new year.

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market & Craft Fair 2011

madadmin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:50:48 +0000

Back in Birmingham from 17 November until 23 December, the incredibly popular Frankfurt Christmas Market returns for it’s Tenth year! Situated in Victoria Square, New Street and Chamberlain Square, it is open from 10 – 9 daily and combined with the city’s own Christmas Craft Fair of local traders, it offers a total of over 180 stalls to browse and enjoy. With so much to see and do, why not avoid the evening crowds by making your reservation at The Madeira and stay for the whole weekend? You can then visit the markets for a relaxing morning browse and there are also plenty of other activities in Birmingham (see our ‘What’s On’ page).

Birmingham Half Marathon

madadmin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:42:01 +0000

The Bupa Great Run hit the streets of Birmingham on Sunday October 23rd. The entry limit was reached, so an amazing 15,000 people ran, jogged or walked the 13 mile course. We wish to congratulate everybody who took part for the good work they do for their various and worthwhile charities.

BRMB Walkathon 2011

madadmin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:34:01 +0000

Back on the streets of Birmingham May is local radio station BRMB’s Walkathon. This highly succesful event is being staged to raise money for a worthwhile and deserving cause yet to be announced. Last year it raised £333,454 to help build a Home for the Brave at the new QE Hospital. Find out how you can be a part of this amazing spectacular by clicking here and although the date has yet to be confirmed, you can keep up to date and register on this page next month. The Madeira Hotel is perfectly situated for starting points around the route or if you just want to spectate then make your reservation now!

Crufts 2011

madadmin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:03:41 +0000

Returning to NEC 10 – 13 March 2011 is the world’s largest dog show. In Birmingham for an amazing 21st time, this show is a must for all dog lovers and a great family day out. The Madeira Hotel is situated ideally for public transport to this event and we have free guest car parking on the hotel forecourt. We expect to be fully booked again this year so contact us now to reserve your rooms. If you have a four legged friend competing at Crufts we will be happy to accommodate them too. Please note that unfortunately NO DOGS, other than those that have been invited by the Kennel Club and Registered Assistance Dogs, are permitted into the show.

Simply Click Here for all the information you need about this spectacular event.

Frankfurt Christmas Market

madadmin — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:55:09 +0000

Birmingham’s very own German Market has returned for it’s tenth year. This extremely popular event runs until Thursday 23rd December and is open daily from 10.00 am until 9.00 pm. Visitors can enjoy the delights of German mulled wine (Gluhwein), grilled sausages, vegetarian options, pretzels, German beer, and for those with a sweet tooth, gingerbread, crepes and marzipan sweets.

Traditional stalls offer the usual array of beautiful handmade toys, Christmas decorations, original jewellery and craft goods as well as a carousel to keep younger visitors entertained. At the heart of the market in Victoria Square each year is a traditional bandstand where musicians perform every lunchtime and evening. Groups of local carol singers and school children also stage special performances throughout the festive period. Click on the link to find out more.

Santa Jog!!

Now re-scheduled for Sunday 16 January 2011 at Malvern and Brueton parks, in aid of The British Heart Foundation, there is a sponsored ‘Santa Jog’. Where you can join over 500 Santa’s walking, jogging or running to raise much needed cash for this essential and worthwhile cause.

Click on the link above for details of how to take part or just come along and watch, it’s the most Santa’s you will ever see!

Smooth Radio MacMillan Appeal

madadmin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:22:38 +0000

Earlier this year Stella (the proprietor) heard about an event being organised by Smooth Radio. The aim of The Starlight Supper was to get the listeners to hold dinner parties on a particular date as a fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support. Being an organisation that has helped and supported several family members, Stella decided to take part. Unfortunately an evening supper could not be arranged to fit in with the day to day running of the hotel. Undeterred, Stella opted for a Charity Luncheon on Sunday 14th March, which, coincidentally, was Mothering Sunday. The family traditionally get together and go for a meal, but this year Stella told them that she would cook the meal and they could donate the money to the charity. Invitations and Menu’s were designed, printed and sent out, word spread and very soon the quiet family luncheon had turned into a mass event with over 30 people to cater for! Family and friends gave their help for free and the day was a great success, with Stella cooking a choice of 3 starters, 3 main courses and a selection of desserts, one of which was a Raymond Blanc chocolate recipe that she had never done before. During the day there was a prize for the person who could guess the total amount raised and the guest that won the bottle of Champagne was just 10p out! The excellent food and great conversation made this a day to remember and a grand total of £835.20 was raised. Stella said that she would like to help this charity again but could she do something easier like running a marathon or climbing Everest!

Valentines Day & Chinese New Year

madadmin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:20:36 +0000

Valentines Day at the Madeira was a memorable occasion for one couple who had booked a romantic weekend break. They arrived on Friday to find chocolates in their room! On Saturday after a full English breakfast they spent most of the day at Cadbury World, (always worth a visit) then on to a local restaurant for a candlelit meal. Valentines day was also the start of the Chinese New Year and they took the short trip to the City Centre where The Year of the Tiger was being celebrated at the Arcadian centre with a spectacular 4 hour festival.

Stella (the proprietor) presented another couple with a white, heart-shaped cake that she had made and decorated especially for them. Who said romance was dead?

More cakes by Stella………

Christmas Post Box

Forces Christmas Cake

Novelty Boob Cake