Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
7.5 (2473 reviews)
135 Hagley Road , Birmingham , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great hospitality
Good location
Friendly staff
Value for money
Cons:
No heating
Outdated rooms
Noise from the road
Cold room

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
General complaints about the room's condition and cleanliness, including issues like a cold room and condensation.
Service
8.36
Staff were described as lovely and helpful, with positive mentions in multiple reviews.
Location
7.9
Convenient location, close to public transport and amenities, though noise from the main road was mentioned.
Room Quality
6.85
Mixed sentiments as some reviews mentioned comfort but others complained about cold temperature and outdated decor.
Amenities
7.38
Limited facilities were mentioned, though parking was seen as a perk.
Value for Money
7.84
Overall perceived as good value for the prices, despite some criticisms.
Food and Beverage
7.39
Reviews indicated mixed feelings about breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
7.36
Though there were several issues, the positive experiences balanced them out for most reviewers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:02

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Elegant Rooms with Home-Cooked Food
Indulge in spacious, traditionally decorated rooms with garden views, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at The Terrace Restaurant featuring local and regional products.

Convenient Dining Options
Partnering with Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat, we offer a diverse range of restaurant options delivered straight to your room or any of our cozy dining areas. From Birmingham Curry to Domino's Pizza, savor your favorites with complimentary cutlery and condiments.

Ideal Location for Business and Leisure
Located just a mile from Birmingham city centre, our hotel is perfect for both business and leisure travelers. With on-site parking and close proximity to major attractions like the International Convention Centre, make your stay memorable at Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel.

Important information:

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 2473 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 8.36
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 7.36
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Andre solo_traveller gb
7
It did what it was meant to do.
Pros:

Location and easy access by road.

Cons:

Property very spread out and a long walk through many passages to your room.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
C
Chieko solo_traveller jp
8
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
8
Really enjoyed our stay and would choose this hotel again
Pros:

I loved the building and the style
Excellent breakfast
Location perfect for visit to Birmingham centre
Staff really helpful and friendly

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Vicky couple gb
7
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Alot of space in bedroom

Cons:

Rooms are abit dated

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Aled couple gb
3
Avoid like the plaque
Pros:

Nothing much to say about this hotel

Cons:

The hotel is need of a total refurbishment it like you gone back to the 1970s
The staff member need to smile I asked 3 times to put the heating on had to wear my hoodie in bed as the room was cold
The wash basin took 10 minutes to fill up the WiFi is rubbish windows not cleaned no telephone to ring for room service so had to use my mobile phone
There is no room service after 8:30pm as the kitchen is closed.
The evening meal was horrible an absolute disgrace not worth the money.
Don’t be fooled by the photos on Booking .com

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Verona solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

Friendly staff and good breakfast. Location was great.

Cons:

Room was cold and no extra blanket available. The staff did turn on the heat when I asked.

Hotel could do with an update, especially the stairs to the 2nd floor

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
A
Allison couple gb
5
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Ronald couple gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast was fine

Cons:

Hotel needs updating but fine for an overnight stay

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
M
Mali couple gb
6
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Steve A Thompson couple gb
8
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple gb
6
Good stay for 1 night
Pros:

- location
- bed was clean
- easy check-in and friendly staff

Cons:

- should have free parking included on a first basis-service
- there was a bug on the bathroom mat
- bath tub didn’t look as clean
- bit outdated in terms of standard rooms

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
S
SimoonANIMATION solo_traveller cz
4
Cons:

Very rude receptionist.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
K
Karl solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Roxane solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Large old style hotel with new building attached. Very quiet rooms, peaceful hotel.Never really had much contact with staff so can't comment. Lounge /bar etc area looked nice. Good location.

Cons:

Impossible to locate with Google maps kept going round in circles and signage is only on front of building not visible from road unless that easily... Also the room could do with an upgrade the path pane was hanging off and the taps didn't work great in bathroom. Could not locate an extractor fan in bathroom. Otherwise was OK. Meagre selection of tea/coffee sachets and no biscuits🙄. Also the hotel was very empty or seemed to be but they didn't give me a room that was anything special.. Will add night staff did communicate well with me as had to check in very late... Would use this hotel again for location just would want nicer room.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Roberto solo_traveller it
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Yvonne solo_traveller gb
3
Spacious room. There is parking if you need it. Not worth the price.
Pros:

Bed was comfy.

Cons:

The room was cold. No extra blanket or cover. Very dated. Paint work coming around. Only one handle to get in and out the bath to shower. Should be one on side wall. Not extra piece to take the shower down to wash properly. Bedding smelly of cheese!

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Elsa solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice hotel with everything I need for my visit which involved hospital visiting

Cons:

No complaints as didn't have the opportunity to use the hotels facilities

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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mandy couple gb
9
A great overnight stay with my cousin from Canada
Pros:

Staff were amazing and helpful. Location was perfect

Cons:

Pillows and bed were rock hard. The room was too hot

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Fabrizio solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

L’architettura, gli interni e l’arredo dell’hotel. Anche la camera, il materasso del letto, la colazione.

Cons:

La mancanza di un ascensore, e le finestre della camera poco apribili.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee