How to Find Luxury Hotels in Nottingham, England

Nottingham may be known for the legend of Robin Hood, but there is much more history in this beautiful English town. Known as the "Queen of the Midlands," Nottingham is one of England's core cities.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Know Your Destination

1. Get to know the local geography. Nottingham is located in the East Midlands of England. The center of the city is on the River Leen, and the south borders the River Trent.

2. Embrace the curious origins of the city's name. Founded by a Saxon by the name of Snot in the 7th century A.D., the city was first known as "Snottingham." The name did not stick, and now we have present day Nottingham.

Transportation in Nottingham, England

3. Find a flight into Nottingham East Midlands Airport just southeast of Nottingham. Take a bus from the airport to the city center.

4. Consider flying into Birmingham International Airport, located 40 miles away from Nottingham. Take a train into Nottingham and enjoy the scenery of England.

5. Familiarize yourself with the train station. The station is a 5 minute walk from the city center, making it a great starting and ending point for your travels through Nottingham.

Choose Your Nottingham, England Lodging

6. Decide where you want to stay in Nottingham, England. Whether you choose luxury accommodations in the city center or in the suburbs surrounded by the enchanted Sherwood Forest, you'll have numerous establishments to choose from. To book accommodations, contact Experience Nottinghamshire at 011 ([phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).

7. Consider staying right outside of Nottingham in Retford for a few hundred dollars per night. You'll be surrounded by the famous Sherwood Forest when you stay in this area.

8. Book accommodations in the historic Victorian lace market district and revel in memories of Winchester's days of lace wealth. You'll find some of Nottingham's best luxury digs here.

9. Be prepared for crowds and limited vacancies at hotels near the most famous attractions. Nottingham experiences quite a lot of tourist traffic, as people from all over the world come to Nottingham to celebrate Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest, and the famous Nottingham Castle.

Primary Tourist Attractions in Nottingham, England

10. Consider visiting Nottingham, England in the summer. You'll be able to take a break from relaxing in your luxury accommodations by renting a row boat to travel around the gorgeous University of Nottingham.

11. Consider visiting the unique 'City of Caves' during your stay in Nottingham. Nottingham has the most man-made caves in England.

Tips & Warnings

• All phone numbers include the international prefix "011." When calling internationally but not from the United States or Canada, substitute that "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.