The Strawberry Bank

Hotels
Independent
8 (135 reviews)
Main Road, Meriden, Solihull, England, CV7 7NF , Solihull , GB

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Wedding services
Self parking (surcharge)
Banquet hall
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Convenient location
Cons:
Inconsistent Wi-Fi
Tired room aesthetics
Hidden parking fee

Categories

Cleanliness
7.33
One towel was stained; otherwise, room and bathroom were clean.
Service
8.8
Very friendly staff, particularly during breakfast.
Location
8.34
Convenient location for NEC, with essential amenities close by.
Room Quality
6.79
Rooms described as tired with paint peeling.
Amenities
8.32
Netflix and apps available on TV; however, Wi-Fi was inconsistent for some devices.
Value for Money
7.78
Charging £10 for parking was seen as a hidden charge.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Food in the restaurant was excellent.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall a satisfactory stay for the price.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:42

Property Description

Scenic Views and Modern Amenities
Enjoy beautiful terrace and garden views along with free Wi-Fi access.

Event Venues and Dining Options
Host your events in the banquet hall or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Near major venues like the National Exhibition Centre and Resorts World Birmingham.

To experience all this and more, book your stay at The Strawberry Bank today.

Important information:

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 135 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.33
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.34
Room Quality: 6.79
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 7.8
A
Andrew
4
Pros:

The staff were fine but the room had multiple issues:
Toilet seat lid that fell off as it was not connected to the seat
Dressing table stool had loose leg
Brown stains on walls and doors
Bathroom sink plug did not work
No hairdryer in room
No hook or rail at all in bathroom to hang towels
Carpet in corridor very dirty with sundry tears fixed with gaffer tape
Treads on internal corridor steps damaged and potentially dangerous

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
K
Kathryn
6
Pros:

I liked the shower.
Room was a bit dingy and lacking in atmosphere. TV was not working (Room 125). I went to reception who changed the batteries in the remote but the TV still did not work. The ground floor room looked out over the car park but there were no nets so I had to keep the blind down until I was dressed. Mattress was not the most comfortable although it was OK.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
A
Alastair
8
Pros:

Room quite small, but comfortable and with all the essentials needed.
Quite thin walls to next room but fortunately the occupants were quiet at a reasonable time (they might have heard my snoring though!)

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
J
Jason
2
Terrible stay!
Pros:

On arrival quite late at night, met a grumpy receptionist who made us feel quite unwelcome, got into the cold room no heating, turned on the heating. It was just making ticking noises! Found paint peeling off the bathroom ceiling. Bed was uncomfortable! Not a great stay, glad that we were only there for a night!

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
6
Two night, weekend, solo traveler stay.
Pros:

I didn’t eat or drink so I can’t comment on that. The t.v was great, Netflix ready to go and other apps. The WI-FI was terrible, though there was no problem with the internet connection on telly, my phone however kept losing signal any my own service provider had even worse connection due to the location I’m sure. The bed and pillows were on the uncomfortable side too but that could just be a preference thing. One off the towels was stained but the room and bathroom were otherwise clean. It did say shower/tub combo but it was only a shower. It was very noisy, the couple above me and opposite were arguing till the early hours. A two minute walk away is a co-op, Indian restaurant, fish and chip shop and an off licence, so essentials are readily available. All in all for the price it was ok.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
P
Paul
8
Pros:

The room on the second floor was much better than the previous one on the ground floor, it looked like it had been refurbished and the bathroom was clean and tiled.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
M
MACHALLA JANE
10
Pros:

Very clean

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
P
Paul
6
So So
Pros:

Staff at check in good, room is tired and paint peeling off walls in bathroom, sealant around shower tray black.

Food in restaurant was excellent as was customer service

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
C
Carl
8
excellent staff
Pros:

good room, £10 a night parking steep if you booked with 3rd party. excellent staff.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
S
Sandra
8
Pros:

Really convenient. Short drive from NEC and Airport.
Quiet area and separate car park for hotel guests.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
G
Graham
8
Pros:

This is a great location for the NEC, which was a 4 mile drive only. Very friendly staff, particularly the lady serving breakfast during our stay 5th and 6th September 25. She was really nice, friendly, chatty and helpful. We will definitely stay here again

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
M
Martin
8
Pros:

The hotel was very nice and comfortable. What i did not like was the hidden parking charge of £10 for overnight parking. Hotel informed me if i had booked direct there would be no parking charge. You should highlight the charge and not put it in the small print.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
L
lee
10
Great little place
Pros:

Great place to stay very comfortable.
Will be using again definitely

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
I
Ivy family_with_children
6
Pros:

It is an ok place

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
P
P
6
convenient and inexpensive
Pros:

there was issues with my room when first checking in
no issue with the room or management but just coincidental
but manager sorted straight away
on site restaurant food was excellent

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
J
Jack
8
Pros:

Very helpful staff and a quiet comfortable stay, perfect for a work trip.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
A
Atif
10
Pros:

The best

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
M
Myfanwy
10
Pros:

Lovely place, very polite staff at check in and throughout would stay again

2025-07-11 via Nuitee
C
Colin
8
Nice hotel in a lovely location close to BHX, NEC
Pros:

Great location for BHX, NEC, nice village with shops, big rooms - a little dated but clean, good bar and food, large beer garden with plenty of seating overlooking fields £10/day parking

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
P
Peter partner
10
Pros:

Proper cute place. Lovely staff and was perfect for us getting the bus into Birmingham.

2025-07-06 via Nuitee