Birmingham Great Barr Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (2494 reviews)
Pear Tree Drive, Newton Road, Great Barr , Birmingham , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Good location / convenient for motorway
Free and ample parking
Friendly and helpful staff (including exceptional assistance)
Good value for money / excellent price
Breakfast praised by multiple guests
Nice bar area
Cons:
Small rooms
Dated/old furnishings and need for renovation
Cleanliness issues for some (stained carpets, dirty rooms)
No air conditioning / poor ventilation in some rooms
Narrow, long or smelly corridors and stairs with luggage inconvenience
Gym equipment could be upgraded

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Mixed reports: several guests praised clean rooms and very clean areas, but others reported stained carpets, dirtiness and a smelly corridor — overall below average cleanliness.
Service
8.8
Generally strong service: multiple mentions of friendly, helpful staff and one example of exceptional kindness (extra night's stay). Isolated comment about a rude receptionist but overall service is a clear positive.
Location
9
Consistently praised: excellent location, convenient for motorway, free and ample parking and proximity to destinations — a major strength noted across reviews.
Room Quality
5.5
Rooms are clean and comfortable for some, but frequently described as small, dated, in need of renovation, lacking air conditioning/ventilation and with old furnishings — quality is mediocre.
Amenities
6
Mixed amenities: free parking, bar and restaurant and breakfast are positives, but gym equipment, lack of air conditioning in some rooms and long corridors/stairs with luggage detract from the offering.
Value for Money
8.5
Multiple guests explicitly cite good or excellent value and reasonable price — strong perception of value for money.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast receives repeated praise and the bar area is noted as nice — F&B is a positive aspect of stays.
Overall Experience
5.5
Mixed overall: many guests report pleasant, good-value stays with friendly staff, but notable negatives (small/outdated rooms, some cleanliness and ventilation issues) temper the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 21:42

Property Description

Convenient Location

The Birmingham Great Barr Hotel offers a convenient stay just 20 minutes from Birmingham city centre in the peaceful suburb of Great Barr. With easy access to major motorways like the M5 and M6, reaching the hotel is a breeze.

Modern Amenities

Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and take advantage of free on-site parking during your stay. Relax and catch up on your favorite sports with BT Sports channels available in the Oak Bar.

Easy Accessibility

Situated only 1 mile from both the M5 at junction one and the M6 at junction 7, the hotel's location is not only convenient for travelers but also provides a great base for exploring the vibrant city of Birmingham.

Book your stay at the Birmingham Great Barr Hotel now for a seamless blend of comfort and accessibility.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: BHX

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 2494 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 8.8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 5.5
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

The room was a little cramped with a double sofa bed as well as the usual facilities.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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sheivon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good staff
Pros:

Perfect stay, loveliest staff always, couldn't give full 10s across the board has house keeping left old towls in room and I couldn't get the TV on but receptionist got this sorted ASAP.

Cons:

Large suit, quiet, location perfect, free parking and good breakfast and best hotel staff always.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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gerard • solo_traveller • ie
3
Cons:

Poor condition
Breakfast very poor

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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H • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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adam • couple • gb
7
Enjoy staying here but room was damp
Cons:

Room damp with dehumidifier in it

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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daniel • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Ok Breakfast

Cons:

Run down. Shabby rooms. Drug dealing in car park. Not very good tbh

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jude • couple • gb
10
Had a fabulous stay , staff friendly.. only my preference sausages at breakfast could have been cooked more … ( they wer
Pros:

Central to the places which we wanted in visit on our trip

Cons:

There isn’t anything

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Dolores • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Staff very nice and place was lovely and clean

Cons:

The bar closed too early

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • extended_group • nl
4
Nooit weer.
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Gedateerd en kamer was ranzig. Vitrages los in de rails. Vieze geur op de gang. Badkuip met vlekken en haren. Slechte matrassen en de slaapbank was vies. Er zat ook een pub in het hotel. Midden in de nacht veel overlast gehad van dronken lui.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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simmonite82 • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The beds are comfy clean white sheets, bathroom clean but bedroom skirting full of dust and spider's!!
I was dissapointed thar the breakfast wasn't served until 8am as we had a business trip we had to leave and didn't get chance to eat before a very busy business trip. I think your breakfast times should stay the same as the weekday times!!
However I forgot my hairbrush and my partner asked reception and they rummaged around and found me a brand new sealed one so staff get 5 points

Cons:

As above

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
9
Always a great stay for the price.
Pros:

Stayed here a few times now, great location, relaxed atmosphere.

Cons:

Areas need some renovating . Rooms very hot but fans provided.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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jen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Excellent area to stop over if travelling north or south easy access to m5 and m6

Cons:

Bed was not comfortable and you could hear people talking next room

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Excellent breakfast offering plenty of choice.

Cons:

My room had no air conditioning or fan; uncomfortable during a heatwave.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sam • extended_group • gb
2
Won’t be going back.
Pros:

Downstairs bar & reception great.
Beds terrible.
Decor of rooms dated.

Cons:

Lots.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • couple • gb
9
I would like a choice of room location
Pros:

Quiet location and great parking facilities

Cons:

I would of liked the option to change my room

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Tarisai • extended_group • gb
1
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee