"Where are you and Ange staying Lee?"…read more Asked our friend. "Premier Inn" Said I. "The one near the motorway?" he said. "No,the one in the centre attached to a pub called The Saracens." Said I,already bored with the way the conversation was going. Which is strange, because discussing which Premier Inn i'm staying at is usually the reason I get up in the morning. "You're at The Sarace? Hey Carter,they're at The Sarace! Prok,they are only staying at The Sarers!!" Shouted Martin exitedly. "Are you staying at The Sarasce?" Sang Carter and Prok in unison (probably) "Apparently so" I said crying... If only all conversations about Premier Inns were met with such exitement,the world would be a better place. The place was fine,great/friendly staff,clean room and it was a good price for NYE. Also,as mentioned by Ange,it is within staggering distance of Shirley K. As to why our Friends were chuffed as to where we were staying? I'm not saying ; )

It's a Travel Inn ... it has clean and adequate rooms, comfy beds, a tv, kettle ... what more can I…read moresay? Friendly and helpful staff, easy access to Shirley K and it was cheap £29 for a room on NYE.

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)!

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!

I was here for a conference and I also stayed at the hotel. It was my first time here and I was…read morepleasantly surprised. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the meeting space was very good, not large, but just right for our conference and meetings. The breakfast buffet was pretty standard fare and the restaurant staff was great. Lunch at the conference was also good. The bartenders were good, but they have a very limited selection of whiskey/whisky, which was surprising. It's also a cashless hotel. There are other shops and restaurants not too far away.

This is a new hotel located on a business park in Solihull and part of the Village Hotel chain…read more Walking into the lobby, it is airy and spacious and there appears to be plenty going on. Check in was very speedy and the staff were welcoming. We were located on the second floor and there are stairs or one lift. I would imagine that waiting for the lift may present difficulties during busy periods, but it was fine when we were there. The bathroom was modern and well equipped with bath and shower and separate shower attachment. Complimentary shower gel/bath gel and soap was provided (Arran Aromatics). The bedroom was very nicely fitted and the bed was comfortable and had additional pillows located in the wardrobe. There was a flat screen TV and a writing desk and an iPod docking station. There was also tea and coffee making facilities. The temperature control was great. We had a bed and breakfast rate of £38 per night for a double room (brililant value) and the breakfast was lovely. There was a choice of fresh fruit, fruit salad, juices, pastries, cereals and full English breakfast. All nicely cooked and hot. If you fancied a quick coffee, there is a Starbucks located in the main lobby where you can get a snack and a coffee. There is also the Pub where you can get pub food as well as The Verve Grill for dinners. They have some excellent value deals on meals. One of the offers in The Pub was their Friday night "Burger Me" deal where you could get a burger for £1. The hotel also has a fully equipped leisure centre with pool and use is included in the price. We had a lovely stay and wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel to anyone visiting the area.

5 Star Country House Hotel... What more do I need say?…read more But I will say something, no point in doing a review other wise ;o) I stayed at this Country Hotel a number of times quite a few years ago. At the time it was like stepping into another world, a 5 Star world. Set in acres of rural countryside it gives you the feeling of being Lord or Lady of the manor. The rooms are in affect self contained luxury apartments. The AA two rosettes restaurant provides a variety of menu options both at lunch and for dinner. From a two course lunch to a seven course evening meal there will always be something to suit you on offer. The staff are always polite and attentive and the service they deliver is exemplary. I would highly recommend staying here and sampling the high life even if it's just for one night.

Absolutely Superb…read more Spent our wedding night here, and leading up to our marriage, went once per month. It is our all time favourite place to eat. I can't fault the place. Give it a go even if for the one off special event. Sorry, sounds like an advert.... The credit crunch has bitten us a bit, so don't get there that often. "Nuthurst Grange is highly rated in all the hotel and food guides with 3 Rosettes and 3 Red Stars awarded from the AA. It has also added Restaurant of the Year to its many accolades."

We recently went to a party and instead of getting a taxi home decided to book into one of the…read moresmall hotels/guest houses in the area. The one we chose was The Bunbury Hotel, for no other reason than this was the closest one to the party and we wouldn't have to stumble too far. The double room we were given was spotlessly clean with clean, fresh bed linen and had obviously been cleaned prior to our arrival. There is plenty of storage in the wardrobe and chest of drawers, although we were only staying for the one night so just had a single change of clothes with us which ended up being 'put away' on the floor anyway! Breakfast was served in a lovely little dining room downstairs; we had a choice of cereals and fruit plus a delicious English breakfast was brought to us a few minutes later which was beautifully cooked and just what I needed after all the vodka I'd downed the previous night. Coffee was plentiful too, for which I was grateful! The couple who run The Bunbury Hotel are very approachable and seemed to want to make our stay a good one, they're under no illusions that this is a small out of the way hotel so were keen for us to tell our friends about it as presumably it's word of mouth that keeps this type of place going.

The hotel is spotlessly clean, the staff very friendly and it is 2-3 min walk from the airport. All…read morethe basics for an airport hotel ticked! The restaurant where I dined last night was very good. I was starving so had a burger (surprisingly good, with chips), a glass of red wine and a sticky toffee pudding (a little bigger would have been nice :)

This was my first time staying at an airport hotel; Hilton Garden Inn Birmingham Airport did not…read moredisappoint by all means and exceeded my expectations in many factors, I would say it is the best Hilton I have stayed at in Birmingham, and I much prefer this hotel to the Hampton on Broad Street or the Garden Inn at Brindleyplace. The hotel opened in 2018, and still feels pretty new and modern to this day. The location is fantastic for Birmingham Airport, it is a couple of minutes away from the main Terminal, next to the West Midlands Police building. From the Airport, you can get the Air-Rail link which takes you to Birmingham International in just 90 seconds. From here you are able to get a train into New Street, which gets you into Birmingham city centre in just 10-15 minutes, you also have connections into the NEC (huge exhibition centre) and Resorts World (casino, outlet mall and multiple restaurants and bars) You can see my reviews for these locations at Birmingham Airport - https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/birmingham-airport-bhx-birmingham-2 NEC - https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/nec-birmingham-2?osq=NEC Resorts World - https://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/resorts-world-marston-green The room rates were competitive, I personally only decided to stay at the Airport as on this occasion it was cheaper than other Hilton's in Birmingham, wanting to make the most of my Gold Hilton Honors status (Free cooked breakfast or 750 bonus points at a Garden Inn). The average price is around £80-100, although the rates can obviously exceed that, looking at rates in November 2021, it does reach over £250 and even up to £375, at least once a week. I would say the hotel is worth nowhere near that price and if I had paid that sum, I'd be demanding my money back. This is not the most luxurious of hotels, but it is a good, sold airport hotel. The room had very good noise-cancelling, the big thick windows and doors, meant no noise was heard externally, the only internal noise was after 11:30 am when housekeeping was working the room, which wasn't too bad. Sadly, my room was overlooking the car park, rather than the run-way. I think they should give you the option or ability to reserve a room with a better view when using the online check-in. My room was comfortable, it was a little basic but still had everything I needed, the 25 sq meters room was larger compared to the city centre, it had a comfortable bed, blackout blinds, a desk, a mini-fridge, a large TV, plenty of plug sockets with USB charging. The staff here were very friendly and happy to help, the lobby did always seem super busy with people checking in and out at all hours, but that's the Airport for you. It seems to be full of travellers and flight crew, and then there's me just staying at the Airport for the sake of it! I did not use the food and beverage services in the hotel, but that wasn't through a lack of trying. I was upset that breakfast ended very early on the weekend at 10 am (Most hotels generally run breakfast until 11), food also stops at 10 pm at night, they do have a couple of sandwiches at Reception but with the kitchen closed and nowhere nearby to get food (The limited choice of shops/restaurants at the airport are still closing early, generally around the last flight and before 10 pm), this meant I went to sleep on an empty stomach. I did have a couple of problems with my stay: - The hotel is one of the few hotels I've noticed which still takes a card hold, having a debit card meant I am unable to use the funds until it is released (generally takes 30 days), the hold is done per day meaning on a one night stay, two holds are taken. At £50 each this isn't cheap - Food and Beverage issues as previously discussed. - Housekeeping entered my room when I was still sleeping, I was told this was because they were not aware I had a late checkout however this was still frustrating that they couldn't wait for me to check out. - The bathroom door did not shut properly, no big deal as I was staying on my own. 4* - Overall, I was super impressed by the HGI at Birmingham Airport, it's a strong four-rating for sure, there are obviously some issues that need to be addressed, but I would definitely stay here again

I haven't stayed here, but a colleague of mine has. They were quite happy with the hotel in…read moregeneral, but as they only stayed there for a number of hours after a late flight into BHX, they didn't have a great list of requirements. He described it as 'typical for a motel style chain hotel.' The hotel has very good access to the NEC and birmingham airport.

When hotels list their amenities, like... - Alarm Clock…read more- Hair dryer - High-speed Internet access - Housekeeping ...I feel like there should be a special section for dumb people like me, with a reminder about the many differences between the Holiday Inn Express in the States, vs Holiday Inn Express (or really many hotels in England/Europe). It's nice that they leave you that note in the bathroom reminding you that they have extra toiletries downstairs...forgot your toothbrush, your razor, maybe some feminine stuff?? They've got it downstairs for you and would be glad to help you out. Awesome, but here's what's different...When I go overseas, I'm always reminded of that episode of the "Dave Chappelle Show" where he suggests that "White people don't use washcloths..." Where are the washcloths, really? Don't worry Holiday Inn Express, so many hotels are like that...And then when I want to wash my face, there is no bar soap, just this a pumpable reservoir of liquid soap fastened to the wall. Okay, I get it...but now it's shower time. Look around and there's another reservoir filled with hair shampoo, face soap, and liquid deodorant soap...Wait, it's all the same stuff!! Okay, the rant is over...the fact is, I enjoyed staying here... __________________ Notes: -The staff was EXTREMELY helpful...whether it be in arranging transportation, suggesting local restaurants & shopping, etc...or even one night around 1AM, I needed to purchase a some computer accessories, and not only did they arrange a taxi for me, but they called one of few places in Birmingham that was open 24 hour to make sure the item was in stock, etc... - There is a hotel bar down stairs...open until around 4AM...note that late in the evening, you MUST bill your drinks to your room as they no longer accept cash or credit card payment. - Breakfast was pretty reasonable, and like all Holiday Inn Express locations, it was included in the cost of your stay. - Location was about 5 minutes away from the NEC...great! But keep in mind that the way that this part of Birmingham is laid out, nothing is within walking distance...there is one restaurant, but everything else seemed at least 10-20 minutes away... - Wireless internet is expensive at £15 for 24 hours...there are different rates, but there are limitations... - The hotel was otherwise, quite budget friendly... - The special wipes on the back of the toilet, for the ladies, was a nice touch...