Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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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 1876 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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Karen solo_traveller gb
6
This stay was nothing like the last time that i stayed here. i was not happy at all
Pros:

The location and that I had stayed here before

Cons:

The breakfast, was expensive £12.50 for literally: 1 rather bacon, scrambled egg, 1/2 a tomato, a spoonful of beans and a hash brown, £1.50 for the tiniest slice of black pudding ever. It was also cold.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Amy solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Stevenson solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Risbrough solo_traveller gb
8
Happy with everything
Pros:

Quiet got two good sleeps, friendly staff overall good for your money and clean, highly recommend food good too nice garden

Cons:

Nothing they do a great job

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
R
Rafael solo_traveller es
5
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Anne couple gb
5
Nice staff and very friendly but wouldn’t stay again
Pros:

It was near to the airport and staff were friendly

Cons:

It is very outdated and no fire doors on rooms. Stained carpets, grouting been done on tiles in bathroom and on tiles and plaster around by shower. Dirty skirting board by the window.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Goddard extended_group gb
1
Wouldnt stay here again if you paid me. Its not a hotel , more a HMO . Rooms wwre cramped and bathrooms no bigger than a
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Everything. Its not a hotel , more a HMO. Room was cramped , toilet and shower room minute. No hot water or sufficient water pressure in the shower in the morning. Curtains were dirty, room was dirty. One wall light had masking tape around it and didnt work - Room 14. Breakfast was overpriced and undercooked.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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ali solo_traveller gb
4
Average as a backup
Pros:

Location was great, and ease to check in,
Comfy bed

Cons:

The decor is very poor and the amenities are too basic.
The breakfast needs improvement
Communication with staff needs improvement as they struggled to email my receipt on multiple attempts and needed to be honest and say they got the email wrong.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Carl solo_traveller gb
1
Wouldn’t stay here again! Not worth £150 for one nights stay
Pros:

Location to the NEC

Cons:

Everything!

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Stuart solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Dayo solo_traveller gb
3
Not a good experience. My expectation were not met at all, especially considering the price.
Pros:

The staff are friendly and nice. The breakfast was no bad either.

Cons:

The facility did not meet my expectation especially for the price i paid. The room was very cold, so much that i started having goose bumps. I called the reception and they had to come and manually turn it on. After that, despite the bed just been next to the radiator, the room was just barely warn. I literally hugged the radiator throughout the night to keep warm. Then in the morning, there was no warm/hot water running in the room. I had to call the reception again after which they came the check the tap and concluded that something was wrong and they had to reset it. And that it would take at least another 15 minutes before I could get hot running water. And by this time, I was already running late for my meeting. I had to be taken to another room on the ground floor to have my bath (my room was on the first floor). Also, I ordered food at the kitchen dinner on the day I arrived. The food was too bland and not worth its price.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Alan extended_group mt
10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Tony solo_traveller gb
5
Our stay
Pros:

Location to airport.

Cons:

Fire alarm went off twice, had to pay 6 pound for parking, bed uncomfortable, size of shower and toilet very small so much so sink in bedroom.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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peter couple gb
8
was a good stop for the airport
Pros:

It was very comfatable

Cons:

food and drink very expensive

2026-04-12 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
T
Tyrone solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
5
2026-04-06 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
H
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