The Bulls Head by Innkeeper's Collection

Hotels
8.1 (1115 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 1115 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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Piroska • couple • gb
9
Nicely decorated room, good location, tasty food but the room was cold
Pros:

Room is lovely and clean, staff were very nice

Cons:

Room was cold, bathroom even colder

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • couple • gb
9
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Good value and an excellent location and atmosphere
Pros:

Room well equipped evening meal excellent.

Cons:

All satisfactory so no comments to make

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location, layout and room.
Pros:

Room was lovely and staff and food great

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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mandy • couple • gb
8
lovely room but the poor quality of food and the price they charge means you have to travel to eat
Pros:

Nice room

Cons:

Price and quality of food. If I stayed again i wouldn't eat or drink in the pub which is a shame because then you have to drive

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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simon • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Cliff • couple • gb
9
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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TheFoot • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

Good location for what we needed. The shower was hot and strong.

Cons:

The rooms may have been considered boutique when first decorated, but now showing signs of wear.

There were water stains on the walls from the shower in the room above.

Our shower leaked, and had tacky upvc plastic stuck over the bottom rows of tiles with stained sealant.

There was no mirror in the bedroom, with very inadequate lighting, so blow drying hair and applying makeup was difficult. Resorted to using a hand mirror in front of the window.

The staff seemed reluctant to serve, had very little interaction skills, although I do have praise for one waiter in the evening, but he was the only one. We began to feel as if they would prefer if the visitors weren't there.

The full English breakfast was poor, overcooked sausage and bacon (one slice of each), although the avocado with poached eggs and chorizo was very good.

Overpriced bar prices.

Would I stay again? No!/

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
8
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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lynsey • couple • gb
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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janeen • couple • gb
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Winn • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great, well located inn/guest house, with a nice atmosphere, good food and quick to get into the NEC
Pros:

Room and bed were really comfy and warm. Got a good nights sleep. The breakfast was amazing. Wasn't expecting that! Great place if you need to travel into the airport or NEC.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Lucille • family_with_children • gb
4
very uncomfortable and did not live up to expectations
Pros:

Room beautifully decorated

Cons:

Although room is beautiful ... there were no plug points near mirror so doing makeup and hair difficult, bed was as hard as nails and all parties in both rooms got very bad nights sleep, toilet seat was broken in one room and stayed that way the 4 days stay, which showed all the dirty of the toilet hinges.
You can hear noise of music downstairs and next door ...

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • couple • gb
9
Perfect for the NEC
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Liam • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
7
Great location but needs some TLC.
Pros:

Car park free and ample. Room was warm and clean. Waitress was good and lady on reception the second breakfast serving was very good. Breakfasts were good.

Cons:

Shower was tiny and temperamental. Temperature went from lukewarm to boiling hot and we both scalded our hands in the shower and the basin. Nowhere to do your hair and makeup in the room. Lighting dim. Service the first night in the restaurant was ridiculously slow - offered complimentary desserts but we ate elsewhere the second night. Dressing table drawers are too small to put anything in - nowhere to put underwear, socks, etc.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Andrew Cyril • couple • gb
9
An enjoyable comfortable stay.
Pros:

Comfortable, clean, attentive staff, excellent food, good location.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee