This is a relatively new addition in a former office block on St Philip's Square (front rooms get a…read moreview of the Cathedral). Location wise, it's around five minutes from New St or Snow Hill stations and very central. It's as close as you get to a leafy spot in central Birmingham. The reception is stripped down, with self check-in and an assistant to help. Breakfast and dinner are provided in the adjacent Beefeater (named "Bar & Block"). The rooms are pretty standard, but quite well soundproofed, and I didn't suffer from external noise or that from other rooms. Free wifi was perfectly adequate for email and messaging. The beds are very comfortable, though neither the 'soft' or standard 'hard' pillows quite do it for me. The problem for sleeping, however, was the noise of the heating/cooling unit fan - an irritating whine which meant I had to turn it off to go to sleep and then awoke at 4am too warm. There was also a peculiar, intermittent watery noise, which I presume was someone flushing or washing elsewhere in the building, though it may have been the air-conditioning. Breakfast was ok, a fairly standard buffet, though Europeans would bemoan the lack of cheese and cold meats. I returned from getting a second cup of coffee to find the waitress clearing away the toast I had just buttered, although she apologised and offered to get me another. So, ok for the price (£118 including breakfast on a weeknight) but not outstanding value given the imperfect sleep.

Premier Inn is considered to be a budget chain hotel. However, having stayed at several of their…read morehotels in the last year, I have to say that I'm most impressed. The website is clear, comprehensive and it's easy to compare several nearby hotels to choose the most suitable one. My family and I stayed at this Premier Inn in Birmingham city centre earlier this year to attend the All England Badminton finals at the National Indoor Arena. The hotel is perfectly located in the city centre, close to all the shops and restaurants but only 20 minute walk along a pedestrianised route from the NIA. There is some metered parking outside the hotel but for longer term parking, it's best to use one of the many public car parks nearby. We used the Brunel Street car park which is a 5 minute walk away and cost around £8 for 24 hours on a Sunday. Check in is a funny affair with self service machines to enter your details but with very eager staff hovering to help. This hotel is very well staffed with helpful people and I'm not really sure why they don't just use a traditional check in system. The rooms were big and like other Premier Inns I've stayed at, quite modern and updated. There was a problem with the shower door in one of the rooms but we were given a new room immediately. The beds were comfortable. There was a nice looking on-site restaurant but we chose to eat out. This hotel satisfied both the CTG (Chinese Thrift Gene) and the CQG (Chinese Quality Gene)!

Breakfast Review: I…read morehad a breakfast meeting this morning and couldn't believe my luck when my colleague suggested Hotel du Vin - a venue that I hadn't considered for breakfast before? Breakfast was great, service was excellent and very prompt. Coffee was good too. At £16.95, its the most expensive I have eaten in Birmingham - but this does come with access to the pastries and cereals too - so its still expensive though, compared to others locally. Breakfast consists of eggs, (I had 2 perfectly poached ones), 2 bacon, a flat mushroom, half a tomato, black pudding, (not great - a bit crumbly) and a tiny sausage. Its a shame about the sausage - it should have been bigger or another should have been added to the breakfast. Would I go back? Possibly. There is some great competition in Birmingham

I haven't stayed at Hotel du Vin, but I visited recently for an event and I'll review based on…read morethat. First off, this is a beautiful building! A former eye hospital turned hotel, it is a great big hunk of Victorian red brick right in the middle of Birmingham. Outside the building has plenty of nice features and the interior is even more opulent. There's a rather grand entrance hall with the bar off to one side and the bistro to the other. The event I attended was a film screening held in the courtyard, which is just off the entrance hall, in the centre of the building. At one time this area would have been open air, with a gallery running around the outside. Now, though, there's a clear roof above and it serves as a dining area. The space would make a nice venue for a party or similar gathering, and worked well for the film screening. The hotel staff were on hand to serve food and drinks. After the screening my friends and I went into the hotel bar for some drinks. Although the drinks aren't cheap (as to be expected), there is a very good selection and the staff provide complimentary bar snacks. The bar is quite intimate, with painted walls and low lighting. I'll be heading back for a drink for sure, as the atmosphere was nice and relaxed.

If you paying for a bloc, that's exactly what you get here. The rooms are extra small, we were…read morefortunate to get one with a window, and comfortable for what it is. The bathroom can be a challenge. I loved how they let you control everything, from key to lights on you phone. It's a fast stay hotel but considering the neighbourhood it might be suitable for other type of target people.

Stayed here for three nights and it would have to be the most comfortable hotel room that I have…read morestayed in. The rooms are small but they use the space well fitting in a table, sofa and bed. If you are looking for scenic views then this might not be your cup of tea. This isn't any fault of the hotel as it is in a city but they do try and get as much natural light in as possible. Now to the cleanliness which I cannot fault them on either as every day my room was cleaned top to bottom. They provided me with fresh towels every day which no other hotel I've been to has done. I will definitely be using this place in the next year as I usually go to Birmingham for events at the NEC.

Worst hotel experience so far in international travel. We traveled to UK with another couple and…read moreprebook all our accommodations. Unfortunately, railroad strike, that affected trains to Birmingham, is called for May 12 which we have reservation in the hotel. Once we have determine the strike and no train will go from Edinburgh to Birmingham, we have tried to communicate with the IHG as well as the hotel. Chat with IHG end with phone number of 441212893636 which fail to get through in multiple calls. Chatbot of Staybridge is extremely dumb and cannot answer any questions. Email to gsa@birmingham.staybridge.com given in confirmation email receives no response. They basically provides no customer service at all. We finally get help from our front desk at Hilton and they are nice enough to find the proper phone number and get connected with Skybridge Birmingham. Staybridge told us that our reservation is not cancelable with refund no matter what happens. This is not a norm in the hotel business when transportation to the hotel is totally not available. Even though we did not stay in the hotel, but the experience of their horrible customer service as well as their policy on strike is very traveller unfriendly in addition to monetary loss. We would strongly recommend to avoid this hotel in all cost for travelers.

Lovely, clean, quiet and relaxing. These apartments are like a hotel room but with a kitchenette…read more I'd happily spend weeks here and make it my home. Reasonably priced at £70 a night. Has it all - including breakfast!

A good size room as I was given an end room so loads of space. It's a shame I was only there for…read moreone night as it was a good space to relax in, but one night you sleep wake up and your gone. Nice art work on the walls and all the amenities you would expect at a hotel, WiFi, ironing board, kettle, mugs, tea coffee etc etc. The staff on reception were helpful and got me checked in quickly. I was there for a days conference so we also used a meeting room. The coffee machine played music as your coffee was made, a nice touch. There was a little faff getting the laptop connected to the screen but once connected all was good. Nice break out area. The bar staff were quick and efficient with plenty of staff working not just behind the bar but on the floor as they are still operating table service. I might have gone 5 stars except for my experience with breakfast the following morning. As part of our package we were able to use our meeting space for breakfast. I was under time pressure and was reassured breakfast would be with us shortly, I heard this for an hour and as I left they arrived with breakfast Other than that I liked the hotel, it's location is great and the staff were good. I will definitely use again.

Excellent hotel right by two malls. There's also a Starbucks in the lobby. Lobby area is somewhat…read moresmall though, although there are some seats. There's also stairs that lead up to the bar/restaurant. Room service is also available but I don't remember the hours. The rooms are spacious and very nice. Comfortable beds and nice amenities including a towel warmer, USB outlets right by the bed, and plenty of snacks and a mini bar. There's also a Spa here and meeting rooms. An indoor parking garage as well. I would definitely stay here again.

We were here for a book signing and that part of the event was lovely, but when we tried to have…read morefood downstairs, we had to wait TWO HOURS for food, and they threatened to charge us if we left to actually get food elsewhere. When we complained that we were starving, the manager disappeared and refused to speak to us for over 20 minutes until they magically produced the food, which wasn't even correct, and barely apologized. WORST SERVICE EVER and absolutely zero customer service. They did not care at all.

Really close to the train station, bit of a concrete monstrosity from the outside, but nice on the…read moreinside. My room was some kind of 'pod' thing, with a really comfy 3/4 size bed, some fancy modern art on the walls, a plasma screen tv and a compact but clean and modern bathroom. Really enjoyed my stay here even though it was for business - the food was good and everything was reasonably priced. There's a convenience store less than 2 minutes' walk away for those who get the munchies late at night.

I stayed at the Norwood for a week while moving my daughter from New York to University. Right from…read morethe moment I made the reservation the hospitality at the Norwood was evident. The rooms were clean, the breakfast and service was excellent and the location and garden were perfect. Our hosts, Mark, Julie and Eloise never tired of answering our many questions. They provided a stress free environment for what could have been a very stressful week. They were very helpful and we considered the Norwood home base while we settled her in. We always looked forward to ending our day with great conversation at their in house bar while watching a game on their TV. Finding the Norwood made all the difference in our stay.

In a word: Outstanding! From the moment I arrived the personal, family friendly service from Mark,…read moreJulie, Eloise and the staff set the standard for others to emulate. I spent three weeks at the Norwood and thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the B&B. Breakfast each morning was great and my room was quite nice and spacious as well. Being I was working in the City Centre my commutee was about 25 minutes each way, so that would be the only caution. Northfield is a bit of a drive rom the City Center, but it's very close to Cadbury World, a must see!

Birmingham's Ibis can be an ideal place to stay on your visit to Birmingham…read more Within easy reach of all the train stations, close to the shopping district and markets, within a hands reach of China town and walking distance to Hurst St. I recently stayed here, and shared a room with friends. We divided the price between us and for about £15 each for 3, it's not bad. Rather than getting taxi's home after a heavy night of clubbing, we just crashed in here (but yes, I guess it could get a little awkward if one of your mates gets lucky..). The only downside was it became apparent that we were not going to get much sleep that night, being late on a Saturday going into Sunday morning, you still have the noise coming in from the clubs outside, and other visitors making a rowdy noise in the hallway. So don't be alarmed if it is noisy. Overall, the rooms are clean and practical, reasonably priced for what you get.

Wanting a hotel that's fairly priced and close to the Bull Ring?…read more If so, this is a great place to stay. Great location, in Birmingham's Chinatown, well maintained and well priced. Welcoming check-in, clean and well appointed room, perfect for the traveler.

The food was late and dry and nasty. It felt…read morelike forever the cake was fine

I live near the Village Hotel and now and then use the spa & fitness facilities. I have to say that…read morethis hotel has a nice atmosphere. Especially the big pool which you can use as a member is very nice and clean. The fitness facilities can be quite full - but as everywhere it depends on the time you go. The spinning courses are my personal tip... Jump on a bike and enjoy a cool workout in a dark music filled disco room. Spa treatments can be booked for an extra fee and are wonderful. The staff in all departments is very friendly. My only minus point is the high member fee of ca. £45 per month. Other than that a great place to go and a guaranteed sporty time!