Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
7.7 (3363 reviews)
Cuckoo Road, Heartlands Parkway , Birmingham , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality outdated
Breakfast service needs improvement

Categories

Cleanliness
6.95
Some guests mentioned cleanliness issues like cold rooms and missing shower gel.
Service
8.45
Staff were consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.45
Location received positive feedback, being easy to find and close to amenities.
Room Quality
6.95
Several comments mentioned the rooms needing attention and being dated.
Amenities
7.45
Breakfast variety noted, but some issues with service and items missing.
Value for Money
8.45
Guests felt overall value was good considering price and included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
7.45
Mixed reviews on breakfast quality; some disappointment noted.
Overall Experience
7.45
Guests reported a generally pleasant stay with a few issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:25

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just off the M6 with easy road access to Birmingham city centre, Holiday Inn Express Star City is the perfect base for exploring the area.

Entertainment at Your Doorstep
Adjacent to the Star City entertainment complex, guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, a 30-screen cinema, bowling, a casino, and a climbing centre, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Comfortable Accommodation
Featuring spacious rooms equipped with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, work desks, and large showers, along with complimentary tea and coffee, Holiday Inn Express Star City offers great value for a relaxing stay.

Book your stay now and experience the convenience and comfort of Holiday Inn Express Star City.

Important information:

Full matching ID is required for double occupancy bookings.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 3363 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.95
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 6.95
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 7.45
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
9
Weekend stay in Birmingham
Pros:

The location was great for what we wanted.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn't like. Although do not use the taxi phone at reception. They put the phone down on us twice then when we did finally speak to someone you could hardly hear them and they said taxi would be 5 minutes but was over 45 minutes. Luckily we ordered another taxi from another company.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
J
jean solo_traveller gb
8
Cons:

The mattress was too soft

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Nadia solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Matthew extended_group gb
9
Pros:

Having breakfast included & not only being continental was good. good sized carpark

Cons:

Entrance to the hotel was a little tight if a car was coming the opposite direction

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Tania solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was good for us

Cons:

Booked a disabled access room, I also messaged the hotel regarding the disabled access room, when we checked in the first room Had a shower over the bath which I cannot get in, the second room had a shower with a step into it, as the hotel was full we had to accept this room & my husband helped me in & out of the shower, when talking to the receptionist, the hotel only has 1 fully accessible room, it doesn't state on the booking.com website this important information.
Also the bed was really small so didn't have the best sleep.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Vanroy solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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SIMEON solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Comfortable room and good breakfast, free parking

Cons:

N/a

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
A
Abdul couple gb
10
Nice
Pros:

We’re happy

Cons:

Location

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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N-M couple gb
8
Was a great stay. Very convenient location for us. Would stay again.
Pros:

Staff were helpful and accommodating, very quick to rectify any issues (which was only 1) Room was nice and tidy and very clean. Nice and spacious also.

Cons:

Aside from the huge tree outside of our window (which actually didn't give us a view lol) it would have been nicer to get a tad more natural light in but it was something to complain about to be honest.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Tirf solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Food, rooms, ease of access, parking, Star City, staff

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The location was good and the room was big.

Cons:

The pillows on the bed were stuffed into the pillowcase. There was hair in the shower and on the toilet seat. The breakfast was in need of heating up.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Anthony extended_group gb
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Joeanne couple gb
8
Nice Hotel good for Money
Pros:

I had a very good experience. Staff was outstanding very helpful to my situation. The breakfast was nice. Simple facilities was clean.

Cons:

Could do with a little update here and there couple of touches, but other than that, it was fine

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Tayyibah couple gb
2
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Iqbal Shah solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Raghbir solo_traveller gb
1
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
A
Amy solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

I only stayed for 1 night but the hotel had everything i needed for 1 night.

Cons:

The road outside was quite noisy through the night

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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papermario24 solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The stay was cheap, good size bedroom, very clean, had all the necessaties, really nicely decorated room, nice comfy beds.

The staff were really kind and helpful and the buffet breakfast was good. Overall 10/10!

Cons:

There was only 1 chair at table for 2 people in room.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Maksims solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
M
Meggie solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The location was perfect for where we were going. It was 6minute drive to Nechells and 7 minute drive to Roshon banqueting hall. It basic but clean

Cons:

The bed was very uncomfortable and the mattress too soft. Glad we're only staying for one night.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee