Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG

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Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (5646 reviews)
Pendigo Way, nr Birmingham Airport , Bickenhill , gb

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location for NEC, airport and Resorts World
Very friendly and helpful staff (multiple mentions)
Good breakfast buffet and generally strong dining
Convenient parking and shuttle to NEC
Generally clean and comfortable facilities
Cons:
Room quality issues: uncomfortable beds/pillows and some rooms feeling tired
Accessibility problems for wheelchair users (access routes, doors)
Bathroom issues: shower-over-bath design, broken toilet flush reported, fan failure
Perception that costs are increasing (value concerns)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Generally praised as clean (one review explicitly: 'Excellent cleanliness') but occasional notes that rooms felt a little tired; overall good hygiene but not flawless.
Service
9.4
Consistently strong praise for staff across reviews (friendly, helpful, named staff highlighted); occasional reliance on reception for door/access assistance for wheelchair users.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly highlighted as excellent for NEC, airport and Resorts World — short walks, convenient parking and shuttle make location a major positive.
Room Quality
7.6
Mixed to negative comments: uncomfortable beds/pillows, shower-over-bath difficult to use (especially for tall guests), some rooms described as tired and at least one report of a broken toilet flush.
Amenities
8.3
Good practical amenities noted (fridge, shuttle, parking, comfortable facilities) but some accessibility issues (carpeted routes, doors hard to open) and a non-working bathroom fan reported.
Value for Money
8
Mixed: restaurant and parking described as reasonably priced, but some guests felt costs are rising and questioned value.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast buffet and hotel restaurant repeatedly praised as excellent; one comment that evening meal could be better, but overall strong F&B sentiment.
Overall Experience
8.9
Predominantly positive overall impressions with frequent recommendations and compliments on staff and location, tempered by occasional room/comfort and accessibility issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 20:55

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the elegance of the 4-star Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC, with air-conditioned bedrooms featuring modern amenities and stylish decor.

Dining with a View
Indulge in exquisite dining at the restaurant with stunning lake views, or enjoy al fresco dining on the terrace. Unwind at the bar with a variety of beverages, including options from the Starbucks Coffee Bar.

Convenient Location
Located just 0.4 mile from Resorts World Arena and the NEC, with easy access to Birmingham International Airport and Rail Station, the hotel offers secure on-site parking and proximity to major attractions like the Bear Grylls Adventure. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that an early departure fee of GBP 50 will apply if a reservation is amended after 16:00 on the day of arrival.

The hotel recommends that guests intending to eat at the busy Pendigo's Restaurant book in advance.

Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC is having a face elevator. The hotel is currently going through a public area refurbishment where the Reception, Lobby & Lounge Bar is being upgraded. We will see the results at the end of April. During this time we will be operating in a temporary Reception & Bar however we will still be operating our full services. Please be patient with usGuests 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 5646 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.9
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DAVID • extended_group • gb
8
Well located property with excellent staff!
Pros:

The property is convenient to both Birmingham International Airport and the NEC which contributes to the rich mix of customers who use it (business and leisure). The rooms are very comfortable and the hotel has very good facilities including a comfortable bar/restaurant area. The staff are also very helpful and friendly. The breakfast buffet is well stocked with an excellent selection!

Cons:

Nothing not to like! The helpfulness and friendliness of the staff contributed to lack of any comments in this section!

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • gb
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
8
Good.
Pros:

Location was great! The food in the restaurant was very good.

Cons:

TV signal was terrible. The aircon/heating wasn’t working properly in my room.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kiernan • extended_group • gb
8
Great location for NEC and rooms very comfortable but attention to detail needs work
Pros:

Location great for NEC, rooms good

Cons:

I was really disappointed to see an unknown charge for breakfast in bed on my final bill. It was for over £30 and was not ordered by myself for my room lr by my team for theirs, so I can’t see how that sort of mistake could happen. Felt very much like a calculated ‘chancer’ charge rather than an honest mistake, but that is just my honest opinion.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Sam Sullivan • solo_traveller • gb
8
£459 one night
Pros:

It was a spacious room and quiet

Cons:

The bath was dated and there was a red wine stain on the bedsheets that didnt fit properly. It was like the duvet cover was too big for the duvet
I paid £459 for one night which was ridiculous really

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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richard • couple • gb
5
Very average and expensive for what was offered
Pros:

Breakfast poor - not really moving with the times of how guests expect breakfast offerings to be. Like going back to how it was 20 years ago!

Cons:

For a superior deluxe room I couldn’t see anything superior or deluxe in the room

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Marco • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Staff were exceptionally good .

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Clean, A* breakfast, very comfortable beds.

Cons:

The room was quite small for a family

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Chia-en • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were very friendly. Breakfast and evening meal very good quality.

Cons:

The room felt a little dated

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Ines • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mike Booth • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Vaska • couple • gb
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Gernot • family_with_children • at
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jake • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

All staff are worme and willcome easy to get around for was prefect all good money

Cons:

Every was good

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Liam • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
8
Perfect for conference weekend
Pros:

Close to conference venue and bars and restaurants.

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t included in the price

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
7
Ideal for a one night stay if visiting the NEC
Pros:

The property was well located for the NEC

Cons:

The room was quite small for a two double bed room

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • gb
6
It is OK but there is work to be done
Pros:

location was OK for the NEC

Cons:

coffee making facilities were terrible I phoned up the day before to check and was given the incorrect information!!

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee