Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Currency exchange
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality below expectations
High prices for low value

Categories

Cleanliness
6.6
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including mould and a dirty bathroom.
Service
8.6
Multiple reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.6
The location is frequently praised for being convenient, especially for the NEC.
Room Quality
6.1
Many reviews point out that rooms were small, old, and not as advertised.
Amenities
6.6
Complaints about missing advertised amenities such as room service and restaurants.
Value for Money
6.6
Comments about being overpriced for the condition and services provided.
Food and Beverage
7.1
Breakfast received mixed reviews but some found it enjoyable.
Overall Experience
6.6
Overall experience was negative for several guests, with many complaints leading to early departures.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:34

Property Description

Convenient Location

Located just 4 km from NEC Birmingham, Royal Square Hotel - NEC & Birmingham Airport offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to key attractions.

Comfortable Accommodation

The hotel provides well-equipped rooms with modern amenities including a desk, TV, and private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Great Facilities

Guests can indulge in a continental breakfast, relax on the sun terrace, and benefit from services like room service, concierge assistance, and currency exchange during their stay.

To experience a blend of convenience and comfort, book your stay at Royal Square Hotel - NEC & Birmingham Airport.

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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 6 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    Adults stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1811 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.6
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 6.6
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Tyrone solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Sacar solo_traveller gb
4
The breakfast was not valued for the money I paid plus I have never paid for parking while staying at an hotel
Pros:

Nothing much

Cons:

The flooring boards was loose and uneven

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
5
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
9
Very happy with my stay, very reasonable price, would visit again.
Pros:

I was visiting the NEC. The location was a little further away than some others, but I chose this hotel for the very reasonable price and the available parking (for a small extra charge) and it was still close enough for me to be able to walk to the NEC (about 40-45mins). There is also a direct bus route.
The staff were very efficient, professional & friendly. My room was clean and comfortable. I expected that as I had booked a single room it would be upstairs, but it was actually on the ground floor, which was a bonus. It was a decent size, for a single room too.
It's a small, budget hotel so I was not expecting a load of extras. The hotel - and my room - had everything I needed for a couple of nights' stay and I would be happy to stay there again.

Cons:

Please note - these are all minor niggles and did not detract from my stay. I would certainly use this hotel again, but these are my 'negative' comments.
There was a tall wall not far from my window, so the natural light was limited (not much the hotel can do about the placement of an external wall though!)
The TV was in an odd place - high on the wall to the right of the bed, it would have been more logical to have placed it on the wall at the foot of the bed. It looked like it had either been there previously, or was in the process of being moved there, as there was an aerial connection at that location. I used my tablet anyway, to watched TV, so that I could place it wherever was convenient, whether sitting or laying on the bed.
The kettle lead was not long enough to reach the socket whilst sitting on the dressing table/desk (I stood it on the floor to boil it). The lead was very short & I don't know how it would be possible to enable a safe connection to the wall socket - an extension lead would be a hazard...?
There was no bedside lamp/lighting (again, I am not sure how one could be facilitated in the room, perhaps only by hard-wiring one and fitting it to the wall above the bed?) So, if I didn't want the overhead lighting on, I just switched the small light over the sink in the bathroom on, and left the bathroom door ajar. That worked perfectly well as I could see to move around the room without the bright lighting.
I will reiterate that these were very minor inconveniences; I don't see how the owners could resolve these issues within the constraints of the room facilities (e.g. socket placements) and it would not deter me form staying again.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Simon Rohde solo_traveller dk
3
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
6
Good value but noisy stay
Pros:

Comfortable bed

Cons:

Noisy

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Cairns-baker solo_traveller gb
1
Do not recommend if you want to park.
Pros:

We did not stay in the end as we were notified on the day there was no parking available.

Cons:

Insufficient parking. We were aware beforehand a space was not guaranteed but we were not notified of the lack of space until just before arrival.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
2
Find somewhere else
Pros:

Not much to like.

Cons:

Rooms in desperate need of refurbishment and updating. Damaged desk, carpet and a tv almost as old as me.
Staff not great. No staff onsite at one point.
Restaurant looks closed.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Thia solo_traveller gb
7
Convenient location, warm friendly staff, I'd stay again in a similar situation.
Pros:

The staff were warm, friendly and helpful.
The room was clean.
It's a convenient location - I was attending an event at the NEC followed by an event at Coventry Building Society Arena the next day and it's ideally situated between the 2 (approx 10 mins to NEC, 20 mins to CBS).
Parking is cheap - it was cheaper for me to park at the hotel for 2 days and Uber to/from the NEC than it was to park at the NEC.
It's in a nice location - I was concerned being close to the airport that it'd be noisy and not feel safe to walk locally, but it was good.
The bed was surprisingly comfy (albeit very much a single).

Cons:

Rooms are tiny.
Pillows could do with an upgrade.
Shower/toilet closet was also small, but the shower itself was good.
Personally would prefer my basin to be in the 'shower room' than the bedroom.
You can hear noise from the corridors - the metal keys / fobs make a racket on the door handles and the door to the stairway was opposite my room, so sometimes that banged.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Valerio couple gb
7
Perfect if you're visiting NEC
Pros:

We got what we needed for one night.Toilet were extremely clean and the staff very kind and polite.

Cons:

It's an old structure and because of that room are small.Wifi is slow.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Akihiko solo_traveller de
5
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Donna solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Amy family_with_children gb
8
The staff were amazing, even taken in a food delivery when I got delayed waiting for a taxi back. I can’t fault them and
Pros:

It doesn’t look much from the outside, but when you walk in, it’s really lovely decorated with its own little restaurant area

Cons:

The beds are very small, there were two of us in one room that had a small double bed, and the mattress was too soft

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Vladimir Grachev solo_traveller ru
7
Fine. #thanksBHX
Pros:

I wasn't expecting much, since I booked this to wait for the morning flight. And, for one night, it's sufficient. Not many facilities (e.g. I didn't see a kettle), but at least everything in the room worked well. What is even more important is: you can safely WALK to the Birmingham Airport - there are sidewalks on the road, it takes ca. 40 min to go to the Birmingham International station, from which there is a shuttle monorail to the airport terminal.

Cons:

The only remark is, it's quite cold in the room, although for 30 GBP and for one night it's not that important.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
7
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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richard solo_traveller gb
9
Good spot not far from airport bed very comfortable
Pros:

Bathroom had heated floor

Cons:

Paying for parking

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
2
Avoid!
Pros:

Staff worked hard.

Cons:

Box room on top floor,so small ,couldn't get to side of bed to get in it .
Boogie on the wall by my head.
Over priced food.
Uncomfortable mattress.
Not a good experience at all,won't b returning ever!

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Ross Fehily solo_traveller ie
6
Pros:

Affordable and nice staff. Good wifi

Cons:

Could hear guests in other rooms. Breakfast price was crazy high. Not comfortable sleep due to noise

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Lester solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Staff were available and very helpful.

Cons:

The tiny room, and bathroom were so clostraphopbic. My legs kept touching the sink when sitting on the loo.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Bell solo_traveller gb
1
2026-03-20 via Nuitee