Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
7.5 (2578 reviews)
135 Hagley Road , Birmingham , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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Outdated rooms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Mixed sentiments as some reviews mentioned comfort but others complained about cold temperature and outdated decor.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.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

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 2578 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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Delyth extended_group gb
8
Would definitely recommend 😊
Pros:

Lovely building. Lovely helpful staff

Cons:

It was the hottest day during heatwave and no air con but couldn’t fault the staff. They were wonderful

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
3
A tired old hotel
Pros:

The entire hotel is tired and grubby

Cons:

Comfy bed

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Federico S. solo_traveller it
7
Vintage
Pros:

Letto molto comodo, bar accogliente, parcheggio disponibile (ma a pagamento).

Cons:

Strada per arrivare alla camera moooolto lunga e con vari livelli senza ascensore

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Carmelle couple gb
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Carmelle couple gb
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Collette family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Lovely property, clean and near tram stop for easy access to the centre

Cons:

Unfortunately I booked a family room for 4 but when we got to our room we only had 3 beds! Told receptionist who said they don’t have any more family rooms so we had to be split up in two separate rooms. Staff also didn’t know the area so unable to offer advice on how to get to places or what was near.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Sean couple gb
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Clarke solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Neil couple gb
4
Avoid at all costs , couldn’t pay me enough to stay there
Pros:

Big bed and one helpful receptionist

Cons:

Spider in the toilet so clearly not cleaned properly , hardly any toilet paper and no hand wash in the container , sink plug would not work
Booked a ground floor room due to having an operation yet in arrival told arrival was by means of stairs or a long walk to back of hotel , really not helpful
One girl on reception had no clue , told us that the room would be serviced even though note in room said it was extra cost but it wasn’t done . Failed to provide room service menu despite asking for it . Couldn’t provide small bottle of Prosecco even though it was on drinks menu

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
5
Clean and convenient, will do for business trip.
Pros:

Great parking for work vehicles. Room was clean.

Cons:

It’s too hot, even in winter. We have stayed numerous times because of the parking. There is no air conditioning and the heating is centrally controlled, snacks melted to liquid it was so hot and that was winter. I had the only room with AC(202) during a heat wave which didn’t work and nobody at reception had the means to do anything about it.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Priyanka solo_traveller gb
4
Disappointing.
Pros:

Parking readily available, though annoyingly had to pay extra for this. Breakfast was fine, nothing special. Staff at the breakfast room were kind and refilled my water bottle. I stayed in the long corridor building on the side of the grounds, rather than the main building. It was very plain and not very clean/ bugs in the room. I advise to book a room in the main building if possible.

Cons:

The heating is controlled by reception. It was difficult to get hold of someone at times (more than once had a 30 mins wait at the reception desk). When I asked to turn heating on/off they would first claim I am wrong have not waited long enough, then on arriving to my room confirm that indeed it did have an issue. Most of my stay was spent extremely stuffy and hot due to issue with heating and windows not able to be open. I could not sleep throughout the night.

Another issue is during my stay of a few days, not one single staff came to make up my room/clean it/empty the bins- despite leaving a sign on the door asking for it. When I called reception about it, they said cleaners have gone home (despite it being only lunchtime) and they still didn't offer rectify it.

I felt patronised and forgotten when staying here. I had booked this hotel to stay in whilst sitting exams at a location nearby but in the end, I had such an uncomfortable stay that I honestly wished I had booked somewhere else as I could not study/revise at the desk in this room as it was unpleasant to spend any time in.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Shawn family_with_children gb
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Ali solo_traveller bh
10
Pros:

The overall ambiance and the cleanliness.

Cons:

The place was too warm and there was a tiny fan and no open windows for proper ventilation.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
10
Good value, comfortable, parking available, useful location on Hagley Rd
Pros:

Characterful entrance, bar and dining room (JRR Tolkien Blue Plaque).
We took rooms in the 1970s extension at the rear (long corridors). Rooms were large by modern standards.
Not modern decor, but all very clean & tidy. Staff helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Sabrina solo_traveller gb
1
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Lovely old hotel - comfortable and characterful
Loved the terrace
Handy location - out of centre but suited our plans

Cons:

Bar could be open more - we found a dearth of availability of teas and soft drinks during the day

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Perfectly located for my work in central Birmingham with an onsite car park and a decent breakfast.
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Mohin couple gb
4
Just OK
Cons:

It’s very run down

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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MoAlik solo_traveller eg
9
Pros:

Amazing staff, super clean and spacious room, delicious breakfast with varieties of food. The location is great too, very close to the city center. Gated parking.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-06-30 via Nuitee