AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham

Hotels
AC Hotels by Marriott
8.6 (2235 reviews)
160 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox , Birmingham , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Room too cold
Inconsistent cleaning
Old furniture issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.69
Some complaints about cleanliness and maintenance, but generally positive reviews.
Service
9.56
Staff praised for being friendly, helpful, and providing excellent service.
Location
9.2
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location near bars and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.65
Mixed feedback on room conditions; some rooms too cold, issues with lighting.
Amenities
8.68
Amenities mentioned favorably, but some issues with room features.
Value for Money
8.14
Value perception varies, but some felt it was less than satisfactory.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast praised, but some guests had varied experiences.
Overall Experience
9.16
Overall experiences were largely positive with a few negative notes.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:31

Property Description

Luxurious Stay in Birmingham's Vibrant Center

Modern Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, a chic restaurant, and Black Sheep Coffee shop within the Mailbox Complex.

Stylish Accommodations: Relax in bright rooms with a work desk, 49-inch Plasma TV, and modern bathrooms with power showers.

Convenient Location: Explore Birmingham with ease - just a short walk from New Street Station, Symphony Hall, and the Barclay Arena.

Book your stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Birmingham for a memorable experience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BHX

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 21 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2235 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.69
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.68
Value for Money: 8.14
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.16
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Moemen solo_traveller eg
9
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Eesha couple gb
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Neo solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Md couple gb
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Excellent location, staff helpful and great value for the stay. Special mention for Talar on reception who was particularly helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Ming Low solo_traveller gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

Helpful check in from Talar. Room was comfortable and had a nice view of the canal.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
9
Great value for money, modern and clean
Pros:

Location, clean and spacious

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Aurel solo_traveller gb
10
a little expensive, the room for 2 people could change a little, bathrobe, slippers, toothpaste, toothbrush, considering
Pros:

Hello, I was warmly welcomed like every time I go to your place. The reception, restaurant and cafe are clean, the staff at the reception are smiling and the welcome procedures went very quickly.

Cons:

clean, airy, close to all shops, restaurants, seafront

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Guy couple gb
8
A nice stay, breakfast staff could be more attentive
Pros:

Nice location and clean hotel reception staff very nice and helpful.

Cons:

The only complaint was that at breakfast we were shown to our table and then we did not see one member of breakfast staff after that. Nobody came over to ask us if there was anything else we required or to offer a different variety of eggs available for breakfast.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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AmandaMarkWales solo_traveller gb
9
Already talking about coming back.
Pros:

The staff were welcoming and friendly, gave us all the information we needed during our stay.
The room was large with a big comfortable bed. The bathroom was equipped with separate lovely body wash, moisturiser, shampoo AND a conditioner which is unusual to see these days! The towels were lovely and fluffy and nice and big. The only negative we would say about the bathroom, whilst it was esthetically pleasing, the sink didn't empty fully, water didn't drain fully down the plug hole.
In the main area, it would have been useful to have a mirror other than on the door.
Location is brilliant to the main areas of Birmingham city centre, no more than 15 minutes walk from New Street Station, be mindful one route from Google maps will take you up a steep hill for those who struggle slightly!

Cons:

Breakfast for us was a little disappointing, as it had been in the warmers too long, with the bacon, mushrooms and scrambled eggs being very dry and there were no beans. We went down for breakfast around 09:30, this may have had something to do with it.
This said there was plenty of choice on the continental side of the menu which was all lovely and fresh.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Scotty solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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65sanjayt Friends getaway
10
Exceptional staff - especially Orkhed
Pros:

The hotel was well situated in town - the room was nice and also had a great view of the canal. The main plus point was the staff - they were great, especially Orkhed - who went out of her way to provide exceptional service.

2026-05-23 via Tripadvisor
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Jane couple gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

The cleanliness

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple us
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Ana couple ro
10
Pros:

Perfect stay!

Cons:

Everything was just fine.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Niemelä Juha extended_group fi
9
Pros:

Hyvä aamiainen. jalkapallo peliin tulimme. hotelli toimi loistavasti meidän tarkoitukseen !!!

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Elen couple gb
10
Had a great weekend.
Pros:

Location. Comfortable.

Cons:

Decor was a bit dark. Not much daylight in the room.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
7
Where you need to be but very average
Pros:

Location

Cons:

A bit dull in term s of decor

2026-05-18 via Nuitee