Don't think I have ever bothered reviewing a hotel before. I only ever stay at them if it is for…read morebusiness travel and in most instances all i want is a comfortable bed and a desk. This hotel is right off the M6 and M6 toll so convenient access to get out of Cannock. The breakie is just up my street, simple English breakfast, only complaint the sausages being a bit over cooked and the fried egg could definitely be bigger. The scrambled eggs suck. Anyway the only reason i am writing this review was I wanted to stay occupied while another page loaded up because the INTERNET SUCKS!!!! Its 1230am and I have had to come to the lobby to get slightly better internet and it is still at a snail pace. Okay 3 minutes later page has loaded and I can finally get on with some work and some emails to explain my missed deadlines. Thank 'dial up phone line internet' which is surely what must be running here!

This is a relatively new addition in a former office block on St Philip's Square (front rooms get a…read moreview of the Cathedral). Location wise, it's around five minutes from New St or Snow Hill stations and very central. It's as close as you get to a leafy spot in central Birmingham. The reception is stripped down, with self check-in and an assistant to help. Breakfast and dinner are provided in the adjacent Beefeater (named "Bar & Block"). The rooms are pretty standard, but quite well soundproofed, and I didn't suffer from external noise or that from other rooms. Free wifi was perfectly adequate for email and messaging. The beds are very comfortable, though neither the 'soft' or standard 'hard' pillows quite do it for me. The problem for sleeping, however, was the noise of the heating/cooling unit fan - an irritating whine which meant I had to turn it off to go to sleep and then awoke at 4am too warm. There was also a peculiar, intermittent watery noise, which I presume was someone flushing or washing elsewhere in the building, though it may have been the air-conditioning. Breakfast was ok, a fairly standard buffet, though Europeans would bemoan the lack of cheese and cold meats. I returned from getting a second cup of coffee to find the waitress clearing away the toast I had just buttered, although she apologised and offered to get me another. So, ok for the price (£118 including breakfast on a weeknight) but not outstanding value given the imperfect sleep.

Premier Inn is considered to be a budget chain hotel. However, having stayed at several of their…read morehotels in the last year, I have to say that I'm most impressed. The website is clear, comprehensive and it's easy to compare several nearby hotels to choose the most suitable one. My family and I stayed at this Premier Inn in Birmingham city centre earlier this year to attend the All England Badminton finals at the National Indoor Arena. The hotel is perfectly located in the city centre, close to all the shops and restaurants but only 20 minute walk along a pedestrianised route from the NIA. There is some metered parking outside the hotel but for longer term parking, it's best to use one of the many public car parks nearby. We used the Brunel Street car park which is a 5 minute walk away and cost around £8 for 24 hours on a Sunday. Check in is a funny affair with self service machines to enter your details but with very eager staff hovering to help. This hotel is very well staffed with helpful people and I'm not really sure why they don't just use a traditional check in system. The rooms were big and like other Premier Inns I've stayed at, quite modern and updated. There was a problem with the shower door in one of the rooms but we were given a new room immediately. The beds were comfortable. There was a nice looking on-site restaurant but we chose to eat out. This hotel satisfied both the CTG (Chinese Thrift Gene) and the CQG (Chinese Quality Gene)!

Really enjoyed our meal at the crown! Very generous with the portions. The service was incredible…read moreand the staff were so pleasant! I would recommend either the margarita pizza or the pork roast. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

We were really surprised by this place when we stayed here. From the outside it looked fantastic,…read morewith its low roof, and authentic black and white beams. Inside was still traditionally maintained but looked a little tired. The food in the italian restaurant next door was really tasty and surprisingly reasonably priced. The main bar area was quiet for a monday night, but there was a pianist in the corner and the atmosphere was really cosy, not to mention a good range of real ales that the barman informed me were all local. The room we stayed in was clean and tidy and the staff were all excellent, couldn't have asked for more.

I stayed at the Norwood for a week while moving my daughter from New York to University. Right from…read morethe moment I made the reservation the hospitality at the Norwood was evident. The rooms were clean, the breakfast and service was excellent and the location and garden were perfect. Our hosts, Mark, Julie and Eloise never tired of answering our many questions. They provided a stress free environment for what could have been a very stressful week. They were very helpful and we considered the Norwood home base while we settled her in. We always looked forward to ending our day with great conversation at their in house bar while watching a game on their TV. Finding the Norwood made all the difference in our stay.

In a word: Outstanding! From the moment I arrived the personal, family friendly service from Mark,…read moreJulie, Eloise and the staff set the standard for others to emulate. I spent three weeks at the Norwood and thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the B&B. Breakfast each morning was great and my room was quite nice and spacious as well. Being I was working in the City Centre my commutee was about 25 minutes each way, so that would be the only caution. Northfield is a bit of a drive rom the City Center, but it's very close to Cadbury World, a must see!

Stayed at this hotel for 3 nights and absolutely loved it. Had a very comfy and warm room which was…read morespotless. Breakfast was superb as were all the meals I had here. The staff were so friendly and super helpful giving me lots of tips on the best places to visit. Breathtaking views and walks. Simply a superb run hotel in a perfect location.

We went here one New Year's Eve for their Gala Dinner…read more The hotel is stunning, it's like steping back in time. The staff were extremely friendly and the service was faultless. The 7 course menu was fantastic. The guests at the dinner were a lot older than us, so we decided to boogy the night away back at home as not many people were up dancing! We're not sure what this is like normally for sunday dinner etc. but it hasn't put us off going back.

I think this hotel is ideally stuated near the town centre so there is always plenty to do, it has…read morea little chef, burger king and petrol station on the same site but this never causes any disruption. thw town centre offers cafes, resturants and pubs so there is always something to do when you stay here, its also only a few miles from cannock if you wanted more choice of shops and things to do but personally i think rugely has plenty to offer

I have stayed here a number of times now, as I have some family in the Rugeley area…read more Facilities (on site): - Little Chef - Petrol station - Burger King - Town centre a couple mins walk away - Car park - Vending machines in reception Facilities (room): - Tea/coffee facilities in room - Tv in room - Ensuite facilities - Breakfast brought to room (order and pay at reception) I have found this a reasonably enjoyable place, you certainly get a goodnights sleep and you never hear anything from other guests. The staff are friendly and happy to bring you extra blankets, pillows, and tea/coffee facilities if you need them! I would recommend this Travelodge to anyone needing a place to stay for the night in the Rugeley area.

I visited this hotel and leisure club for an 18th birthday party, by partying in one of the many…read moremeeting rooms that was set out for dinner and included a dance floor and disco. The facilities on site include meeting and conferencing facilities, a gym which includes state of the art equipment and a heated swimming pool, a pub, a bar and grill and a Starbucks coffee shop. There are also themed evenings here, such as Soul and Motown evenings and comedy nights which includes a meal, a bar and disco for a set price. There is free Wi-Fi in the guest bedrooms which is an added bonus. The staff on site are friendly and accomodating.

this is a lovely hotel, ideally situated and very reasonable rates…read more Theswimming pool is lovely and the food is always fresh and tasty as well as reasonable

Central location and good, clean room as you would expect from a Premier Inn. The rooms are on the…read moresmall side though. The entrance is around the back - through the White Horse car park adjoining where you can get breakfast and dinner. If you stay at the Premier Inn here, ask for a room roadside. Not intuitive, but much quieter than overlooking the entrance, pub car park and playground! We stayed here on a Saturday night, it was a bit rowdy outside but reasonable value at £84.

Newly refurbished bar and restaurant i had the dry masala fish chilli chicken curry and lamb keema…read more All the dishes were super especially the fish which was out of this world and well worth the visit. Drinks are all reasonably priced and the girl serving is also stunning.

As a regular visitor to the lion I can honestly say that I cannot fault it. Food and choice on menu…read moreis top class and staff are excellent. Nice atmosphere and good value in comparison with similar type venues. Never stayed in the accommodation but may give it a try next time to save getting a cab.