Hotel Indigo Coventry, an IHG Hotel
Design-led rooms a short walk from The Wave
About this hotel
Hotel Indigo occupies a converted 1930s newspaper printworks close enough to The Wave that families can walk back for an afternoon nap without losing half the day to transport. The industrial-chic design, exposed brick and print-history details throughout, makes it a rare case in Coventry of a genuinely short walk to the park paired with a stay worth remembering for its own sake. A rooftop bar gives parents somewhere to relax once the kids are down, while the fitness centre and full-service laundry cover the practical side of a multi-day family trip. Breakfast is available for a charge rather than included, so plan the morning accordingly before a slides day.
- Rooftop bar
- Fitness centre
- Air conditioning
- Full-service laundry
Our take
This suits families who want the shortest realistic walk to The Wave without settling for a generic ring-road chain, and who'll appreciate a hotel with genuine character once the kids are finally asleep. It's not the cheapest option on this list, and breakfast costs extra, so budget-focused families should weigh that against the location before booking.
- ✓Book directly for the best rate on family rooms, since third-party sites don't always show the walk-to-park distance clearly.
- ✓Add breakfast at booking if you want it, since it's charged separately rather than bundled into the room rate here.
- ✓Reserve well ahead for school holidays, as this is one of the closest genuinely characterful stays to the park gates.
Why we love it
- Converted 1930s newspaper building
- Short walk to The Wave
- Rooftop bar for parents
- Fitness centre on site
Why guests love itI would choose Hotel Indigo Coventry for a family that wants a design-led base a short walk from The Wave. This 4-star boutique hotel has air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, a rooftop bar and a fitness centre, so evenings can stay on site after a day in the pools. Being close enough to walk to the park removes the need for a car. With 242 reviews and a 9.2 rating, it is among the best-rated hotels in this guide.