The Bulls Head by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.1 (1100 reviews)
The Bulls Head, Main Road , Meriden , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Great food
Cons:
Poor maintenance
Uncomfortable beds
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.48
Cleanliness mentioned as an issue due to damp smells and poor maintenance.
Service
8.95
Overall positive sentiment towards staff and service, making the stay enjoyable.
Location
8.49
Location appreciated, particularly for access to NEC.
Room Quality
7.44
Rooms described as dark and hot, with maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.07
Amenities such as the restaurant and bar were noted positively, though some issues were mentioned.
Value for Money
7.93
Value perceived as decent but affected by maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Food generally received good reviews, except for breakfast complaints.
Overall Experience
7.95
Mixed feelings overall; service and food were highlights, but issues like noise and cleanliness detracted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:40

Property Description

Charming 17th-Century Coaching Inn in Meriden

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts: Step into a bygone era with real fires and elegant bedrooms adorned in natural tones, offering a cozy and inviting atmosphere.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in fresh seasonal pub food and real ales at the on-site Bulls Head Village Pub & Kitchen, ensuring a delightful dining experience throughout your stay.

Convenient Location: Located just a short drive from Birmingham NEC, Coventry, and Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust, our inn provides easy access to key attractions while offering a peaceful retreat in Meriden.

Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at Innkeeper's Collection Birmingham (NEC), Meriden. Book now for a memorable stay!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1100 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.48
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 7.44
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 7.95
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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MARTINE • couple • gb
10
Great and very reasonable stay
Pros:

Great little pub lovely open fires

Cons:

N/a

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Fine Inn, but need to send fewer emails
Pros:

An attractive Inn with good food, the bedroom was small but had everything I needed.

Cons:

Far to many emails sent to me before my arrival

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Kthryn • extended_group • gb
7
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • gb
8
Nice friendly hotel conveniently located for Canley Crem.
Pros:

Very helpful staff, allowed us to check in early as we had a funeral to attend and could then get changed in our room. Good size car park, no problem parking. Nice bar area and good choice of meals. Room was spacious with a comfortable bed.

Cons:

The only suggestion I have is that it would have been nice if there had been cereal and toast and marmalade or croissants available at breakfast. The cooked options were very nice but there was nothing else.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The room was lovely, the bed was lovely. The mattress was on the firmer side but this was good for me and my partner. The radiator was efficient and warmed up our chilly bones nicely. The bathroom had steps down into it in our room so it felt like a separate room, had a heated towel rail, was decorated nicely and had a good working toilet. Generous sized working TV in the room. Also had a hanging rail to put items that may crease, but it didn't include any drawers or a wardrobe.

Cons:

My only criticism was the bathroom was quite chilly even with the heated towel rail, and the bath didn't drain efficiently. The main lighting in the bedroom was also a little dim, could have a better light. But these are quite minor things.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Krzysztof • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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leanne • couple • gb
7
Nice post Xmas stay.
Pros:

Rooms nicely decorated and clean

Cons:

The room was pretty cold

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Katie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

Great location near NEC and good price

Cons:

The bar area was cold which was a shame

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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mandy • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay
Pros:

The quirky decor .
Friendly atmosphere.

Cons:

The lighting in the room wasn’t bright enough.
The shower overflowed into the bathroom and wet the floor leaving it slippery

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Alisha • extended_group • jp
4
Beautiful building but an absolutely awful blaring security alarm will wake you up every morning 5am
Pros:

What I liked:
- beautiful old building from the 1600s, had a lot of character and charm
- above a pub (didn’t get to try the food sadly)
- beautiful and charming location
- spacious room
- WiFi met my work needs
- Comfy bed and large desk

Cons:

Cons:
- construction sawdust and shavings on the bathroom floor and inside the shower
- room partner’s keyfob didn’t work, had to waste time getting that sorted
- No phone in the room so you have to go all the way down to the pub to get things sorted
- tried to shower, there was no hot water. Had to get out to again, go downstairs to try and get it sorted. Hot water was available after 30 minutes and I was late for work.
- no proper lights in the room, only a few lamps, but only one lamp worked. Half the lights in the room, including the bathroom didn’t work. Ladies, you cannot do your make up in this room or bathroom!

The WORST thing which made me regret booking this room and earnt this rating:

I stayed for 3 nights and 4 days. Without fail, every single morning, whoever opened the pub downstairs tripped the security alarm at least once. The first alarm was at 6am on Friday morning. This isn’t just a quiet beep, this is a full-on, ear-piercingly loud security alarm that had my adrenaline running for over an hour. The next day and day after, it happened every morning multiple times. It completely ruined my sleep and my entire day and this one thing made me regret spending almost £300 on this hotel for the weekend.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
9
All good.
Pros:

The lady who checked us in was so polite and friendly.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Julius • solo_traveller • lt
6
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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karen • couple • gb
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Simonfisher1 • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Fantastic rooms, good value breakfast 👌

Cons:

£13.95 for a pint of Aspalls cider!

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee