The hotel is around 2.4 km from Nottingham city centre, with regular bus services running from Gregory Boulevard bus stop just around the corner. Nottingham railway station is a short taxi ride away, with direct trains to London St Pancras (around 1h 45m), Birmingham, Sheffield and Leeds. East Midlands Airport is around 12 miles south. For drivers, there's a complimentary on-site car park with capacity for up to 250 vehicles, useful for delegates travelling in from across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire.

The Mercure Sherwood has 172 modern, recently refurbished guest rooms, twelve flexible event spaces (including the Regent Suite, which holds up to 200 delegates theatre-style), and excellent on-site facilities. Meeting rooms come with high-spec AV, fast Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. The hotel also has a dedicated conference café offering unlimited tea and coffee for delegates, plus its own on-site pub for relaxed networking. Other facilities include a heated indoor pool, spa pool, sauna, steam room and gym. On-site dining is at the RBG Bar & Grill, with 24-hour room service.

You're close to Forest Recreation Ground, the Arboretum, and within easy reach of the Lace Market, Nottingham Castle, Trent Bridge cricket ground, University of Nottingham and the City Ground.