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)!

Newhall is a stately bespoke hotel that I absolutely love. I cannot say enough about the staff who…read moreare very professional and friendly and will go above and beyond to ensure that your stay is comfortable. Both the restaurant and bar offer a very tasty menu - top notch and mainly locally sourced. Nice Spa and fitness facility with an indoor, well kept pool. Very pleasant outdoor gardens, including a moat and several ponds - great for a walk. Very unique rooms in the older section are worth the stay.

New Hall is the oldest moated house in England and it's a truly special place. I stayed here…read moreregularly with work and the rooms were very comfortable. The breakfast is excellent, try the eggs royale! The restaurant, The Terrace Brasserie is a beautiful intimate restaurant. Our meal was delicious and the service is excellent, although per person it's about £45 a head for 3 courses and a drink. They do take Taste Card though and you can use hand picked hotel points to get a free meal! The reason I haven't given 5 stars is the price of the drinks, a Hendricks gin and tonic is £9.50!

As the name suggests this is a hotel, however, i'm not sure i'd recommend a stay here…read more.. During the weekend this place is open until 3 or 4am, with revellers enjoying the late night vibe and the live music from local bands. I think you need to have had a few drinks before hand to appreciate this place, but all the same there's something to be said for a place you don't get chucked out of at 1am, when your just not ready to leave yet. If you're in and around Sutton on a Friday or Saturday night, give this place a try, you might even love it.... Anyone who likes their live music almost certainly will.

Really enjoyed our meal at the crown! Very generous with the portions. The service was incredible…read moreand the staff were so pleasant! I would recommend either the margarita pizza or the pork roast. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

We were really surprised by this place when we stayed here. From the outside it looked fantastic,…read morewith its low roof, and authentic black and white beams. Inside was still traditionally maintained but looked a little tired. The food in the italian restaurant next door was really tasty and surprisingly reasonably priced. The main bar area was quiet for a monday night, but there was a pianist in the corner and the atmosphere was really cosy, not to mention a good range of real ales that the barman informed me were all local. The room we stayed in was clean and tidy and the staff were all excellent, couldn't have asked for more.

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!

neva bin there but there r loads so they must be succesful sounds gud anyway if u want to go just…read morego try it out

Stayed at this hotel for 3 nights and absolutely loved it. Had a very comfy and warm room which was…read morespotless. Breakfast was superb as were all the meals I had here. The staff were so friendly and super helpful giving me lots of tips on the best places to visit. Breathtaking views and walks. Simply a superb run hotel in a perfect location.

We went here one New Year's Eve for their Gala Dinner…read more The hotel is stunning, it's like steping back in time. The staff were extremely friendly and the service was faultless. The 7 course menu was fantastic. The guests at the dinner were a lot older than us, so we decided to boogy the night away back at home as not many people were up dancing! We're not sure what this is like normally for sunday dinner etc. but it hasn't put us off going back.

It's hard to know where to begin - The Royal really has the capacity to be all things to all people…read moreat all times. If you're into live, local music then The Lounge is the place to grab a drink and watch anything from heavy rock to chilled-out jazz. This eclectic music is played every weekend. If you just want a few drinks, then The Bar is the place for you. The Bar serves everything, including cocktails and there's plenty of time to enjoy them as at weekends it stays open until 3.00am. You can even take your drinks outside and relax in The Terrace, which offers plenty of seating and holds a late night kebab stand within its grounds. If its parties you like, then the Kitchen can be reserved for any conceivable function and The Assembly Hall can be booked here for larger events. I was a guest here at a wedding reception and the room looked lovely and the buffet was great. You can even spend the night here in one of the venue's many hotel rooms. As I said, this place is all things to all people. If it's a quiet time you're looking for, then visit in the day when the place has a relaxed and lazy vibe. However, on an evening and especially at weekends the late opening times ensure The Royal can get busy beyond belief. It's not for me, but if you like the buzz of a packed out venue then this is the time to come and explore all on offer.

Unlike many bars with the word 'hotel' in its name, the venue still offers accommodation. It's a…read moresign that in general here, things are not run of the mill. While it remains principally a bar, usually bustling, often rammed, sometimes raucous, its appeal and therefore customer base is quite broad. With a dedicated , stand-alone function room into which a pretty penny has clearly been invested, its capacity for wedding receptions and christenings is proving a real draw. Live music is also accommodated, and with a late licence visibly attracting groups and then stragglers into High Street in the early hours, it is a hive of evening activity. It's not for everyone, with a cut-off for middle-aged drinkers seemingly all but a formal rule. No bad thing if laddish crowds and a little bit of sick seem like the distant past. And while the exterior appears charming, the interior decor - at least in the bar - may not hold massive appeal. That said, its thriving scene for sporting events could save buckets on a season ticket. A large terrace area is a draw, especially during afternoons when if you're lucky, it serves as an unexpected sun trap. In a nation of increasingly homogenised shopping centres and chain pubs, a bar with a clearly-defined character of its own is not to be sniffed at. There's nothing else quite like it in town.

This Hotel came highly regarded of which we saw parts. The gardens in the back our pretty, the…read morebuffet breakfast was generous, staff were pleasant, and the downtown location was very convenient. However, overall hotel room comfort did not meet expectations. When we checked in, our room was very hot due to the sun coming in the windows. The AC didn't work properly and the front desk was very slow in finding someone to solve the problem. Because we faced the street, it was too noisy to have the windows open at night to get fresh air. Perhaps I would have felt differently if given a room in the back with a view of the gardens. This was our least favorite hotel out of the six we stayed in during a 7-day walking tour.

This review is particularly for Afternoon Tea at FIG restaurant only…read more We stopped by after strolling around Chipping Campden without making prior reservation. The staffs were courteous and kindly checked for availability for us. We then were greeted and seated soon after. The service at Fig was great. The tea selections are great. The High Tea set are delicious and quite a lot! I actually enjoyed the scones quite a lot even though I don't like it that much in the States. Quality, Service, and Experience definitely worth more than 22£ per person.