Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
7.7 (3255 reviews)
Cuckoo Road, Heartlands Parkway , Birmingham , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality outdated
Breakfast service needs improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
6.95
Some guests mentioned cleanliness issues like cold rooms and missing shower gel.
Service
8.45
Staff were consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.45
Location received positive feedback, being easy to find and close to amenities.
Room Quality
6.95
Several comments mentioned the rooms needing attention and being dated.
Amenities
7.45
Breakfast variety noted, but some issues with service and items missing.
Value for Money
8.45
Guests felt overall value was good considering price and included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
7.45
Mixed reviews on breakfast quality; some disappointment noted.
Overall Experience
7.45
Guests reported a generally pleasant stay with a few issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:25

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just off the M6 with easy road access to Birmingham city centre, Holiday Inn Express Star City is the perfect base for exploring the area.

Entertainment at Your Doorstep
Adjacent to the Star City entertainment complex, guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, a 30-screen cinema, bowling, a casino, and a climbing centre, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Comfortable Accommodation
Featuring spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, work desks, and large showers, along with complimentary tea and coffee, Holiday Inn Express Star City offers great value for a relaxing stay.

Book your stay now and experience the convenience and comfort of Holiday Inn Express Star City.

Important information:

Full matching ID is required for double occupancy bookings.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 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 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 3255 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.95
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 6.95
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 7.45
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Hussain couple gb
4
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Fayyaz solo_traveller gb
1
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Hansford extended_group gb
9
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Frederick solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff nice room

Cons:

Location a bit noisy

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Sanampreet couple gb
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Matt solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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kaur couple gb
8
Pros:

Easy check in and out. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

The mirror in the room had a crack. Water was draining too slow in the sink basin. Other than that the rest was good

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Kirran couple gb
5
Okay value for money but really needs a renovation
Pros:

The location is good and I love the face there’s free parking and free breakfast with my booking. Staff are very friendly well the evening staff anyways.

Cons:

The AC and heating was broken we were sweating all night. There was cob webs in the room and the vacuuming wasn’t done to the best standards there was bits on the floor.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
1
Worst nightmare
Pros:

I didn't like anything at all other that easy access to the hotel.

Cons:

The worst experience ever in an hotel environment. The checking in staff was rude and unhelpful. After approaching him to let him know of the roon condition I.e loud music and lots of noise from neighbouring rooms, he was dismissive and kind of -you have to get on with it....... *All rooms booked and can't move you anywhere*
Didn't sleep the whole night due to the noise and smelly room.
You could hear guest talking from neighbouring rooms, no privace.
Not a place I would like to stay next or recommend.
I wasted my money and couldn't wait to leave!

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Kuldip solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Location was good for visit to Birmingham event

Cons:

On arrival, the lady on reception looked like she didn't want to be there.

No smile, not the first impression you expect or should receive.

Attitude throughout the several interactions was not good. Body language was not what you expect.

Ordered pizza, which was burnt

Ordered chips. which were fries and undercooked

Heating not working in room

Bathroom door not closing

Toilet seat is loose

Toilet roll holder was coming off the wall

Towel rail fittings were loose

Overall a very disappointing stay

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Kat solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

£10 uber to centre, 2 min to star city

Good breakfast, fab check in / out times

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Habtom Saare solo_traveller us
3
Please don't stay at this hotel !
Cons:

Mattress is not comfortable, and breakfast wasn't good.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
9
Exactly what was needed
Pros:

Location spacey rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
D
Diane solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Emmanuel solo_traveller ng
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Ron couple gb
3
Not rested very let down
Pros:

Not much foods were mixed in warming tray no salt available after requested staff unable to find it
Bed was uncomfortable noisy spring pinging when you moved loose floor tile on entrance to bathroom,hairdryer not working

Cons:

All of above and the considering I paid more than other hotels as I expected good service standard

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Tendai solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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jon solo_traveller gb
8
Great Value for Money
Pros:

Great value for money especially with breakfast included. Clean and staff were friendly. Ideal place to stay for Villa Park.

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit disorganised, kept running out of crockery and things being empty.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Jekdar couple nl
6
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Mahmood couple gb
6
2026-05-06 via Nuitee