Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Oldbury by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (4106 reviews)
Birchley Park, Oldbury , Oldbury , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Comfortable rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room size
Breakfast overcrowding

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including notes on cleanliness not being satisfactory.
Service
9.2
Staff were noted as brilliant and helpful, significantly enhancing the stay experience.
Location
8.74
Good location mentioned multiple times, contributing positively to overall enjoyment.
Room Quality
8.19
Rooms acknowledged as clean, but some noted they were smaller than expected.
Amenities
8.22
Facilities were appreciated, but some amenities like breakfast quality received criticism.
Value for Money
8.68
Value noted positively, with guests feeling they received good service for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.73
Breakfast received mixed reviews; some enjoyed it while others found it crowded and lacking quality.
Overall Experience
8.7
Generally positive experiences shared, with a few criticisms balanced by strong service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 08:56

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with Free Amenities

Located just off the M5 motorway, the Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Oldbury offers contemporary rooms with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a range of convenient amenities. Each room features a 32-inch TV, power shower, and comfortable bedding for a relaxing stay.

Complimentary Breakfast and Meeting Facilities

Guests can enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast to start their day right, and a snack menu is available for quick bites. The hotel also boasts a meeting room for up to 25 people, equipped with all the necessary tools for a successful gathering.

Convenient Location for Business and Leisure

Situated near transportation hubs and key attractions, this hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. With easy access to Birmingham, West Bromwich, and the NEC, guests can explore the area with ease.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Oldbury for a comfortable and convenient experience.

Important information:

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Please note that cash payments are not allowed.

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BHX

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 4106 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 9.2
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 8.19
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 7.73
Overall Experience: 8.7
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J • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Denajah • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Great central location for Sandwell and a very enjoyable 3 night stay.
Pros:

Lovely quiet room, comfortable bed and nice breakfast in a pleasant dining room.

Cons:

All fine

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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roy woody • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The modern hotel easy to find and park. Size of the room.

Cons:

The breakfast wasn't much up to scratch people just ducking and diving get what they could. . And kids screaming when you're trying to eat breakfast. Shouldn't be allowed if it's busy in the restaurant.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Farooq • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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fletcher • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff excellent,

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
7
Adequate
Pros:

Breakfast was adequate. Would have preferred the choice of fried eggs. Toaster was poorly slow !

Cons:

The room was chilly. Asked reception , she said turn up the air con....no difference.
The bathroom fan didn't work....always steamed up.
Would have liked more clothes drawers.
Low lighting in the room....too low

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • gb
10
Very good value for money with lovely staff especially young Chelsea on reception
Pros:

The staff where so friendly and helpful . The breakfast was great everything catered for even down to oat milk.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Olubunmi • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable hotel room and good value for money
Pros:

Comfortable, Peaceful and clean

Cons:

The carpets were a bit dated

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Dance Comperiotion Stay
Pros:

Friendly staff, great location. Litterally less than 5 minutes drive to Portway Lifestyle Centre where my daughter was competing in a ballroom.and latin competition. Excellent value for money.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ankrah • extended_group • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ayesha • solo_traveller • gb
10
Chelsea a lovely helpful lady which u should be proud to have working for u
Pros:

The staff is really helpful and Chelsea was really good and very helpful she made it more helpful when I had anxiety attack which really helped me

Cons:

I didn't like so many doors in one room which I thro was weird

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Helen • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Very good.
Pros:

Good breakfast although towards the end of breakfast service, the staff had a tendency to not replenish hot food and start clearing away food early.

Cons:

Breakfast lasting full time period

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • solo_traveller • gb
9
Superb
Pros:

courteous staff and willing to help if needed

Cons:

scrambled egg in place of fried egg for breakfast

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

Great and nice place

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Kwai Chun Sandra • couple • gb
9
Good value with comforable bed, breakfast and free parking
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
3
Noisy
Pros:

The hotel room was very noisy from the out side traffic and with noisy air conditioning pipes , even when we switched the unit off it still maid noise 😡

Cons:

The hotel was handy for our journey and breakfast was good quality.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Gill • couple • gb
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee