A basic hotel but fine for business travellers, we have used it to put up relatives at short notice…read morebefore now and its a standard chain hotel. The rooms were clean but basic, if you just need a bed for the night then you could do worse and at least the train station is right across the way and there is a bar and restaurant attached (The Euston Way). The rates are pretty good even last minute so its a good option if you are stuck for somewhere. Staff seem very helpful and apparently the rooms are quite quiet until the buses start early in the mornings.

Stayed here in a £35 'family' room for 2 nights, and its a real mixed bag…read more I 'booked' the room months ago, and specifically asked for a travel cot, and if me, the wife, and our 3 young children could stay in one room. The guy on the phone was very helpful, booked me the room and the cot, and told me we wouldn't be breaking any health & safety rules. After a very long drive (100 miles) and arriving at 2230 on a Friday night, the local area is pretty intimidating, and its not at all obvious where the entrance is (one door tucked away round the corner next to a Subway shop), we checked it to be told that there was no record of needing the cot, when I mentioned that I'd booked it months ago and wasn't very happy, the receptionist delivered the age old mantra of "its company policy, we don't allow more than 4 per room" So there I was, 3 tired and upset kids, 100 mile journey, I may as well have just turned up on the off chance they had a room. Luckily I'd had the foresight to bring our own travel cot, and the 4 per room comment was plainly rubbish as they let us stay anyway. The stairwell and lifts to and from the street to the rooms absolutely stunk of Subway sarnies, but I suppose you get what you pay for in the end.

This is a very clean hotel, conveniently located near public transportation. Buses 49 and S3 stop…read moreright in front of the door and stop at Shirley and Solihull train stations. Walk around the corner past the Aldi's and pick up a bus to Birmingham. Breakfast can be added at £8.25. Kids are free, so this is a bargain if you're traveling with kids. I have special diet needs, so I generally walk across to the Sainsburys. I had to buy soap, kleenex, because the room has nothing extra. They have provided liquid soap. A couple of tips 1. If you prefer a bathtub, ask for it when you book the room. I was told that half the rooms still have them. 2. The sign on the shower wall about taking care when the floor is wet should be taken very very seriously. It's like a skating rink. Stop at Poundland and buy a mat for your stay and remain safe. 3. At the time I booked, the website was a bit hinky. It would change the dates when I got to the final confirmation page. And it dropped part of my name. I booked and then modified the reservation to change the dates. I paid on average about £65 for the room.

I love the lake here. Event days can be a nightmare on the roads but the actual grounds are…read morefantastic.

Really comfortable hotel, nicely decorated as long as you don't look too hard at the bathrooms…read more Very clean though. Good value for money. All of the rooms are different sizes and shapes so it's pot luck, but quirky and adds to the charm. The restaurant is good, with rich, home cooked style food, but they get busy so book!! The atmosphere is such that you can happily sit with a bottle of wine until closing time :)

A great place to stay if you are looking for somewhere close to the city but away from the chaotic…read morenight life! Best for people working in Birmingham as close to city centre and 5 ways. The hotel is situated on a nice part of the hagley road. The service is excellent and the staff are always helpful. The food is very high class and the hotel is spotlessly clean. Good if you are in Birmingham to work but not very family friendly (children are likely to be bored!). Very nice Hotel away from the hassle of the city!

Awful bed (for me, I like them softer), but loads of room and very very clean…read more This place is genuinely an apartment and not an efficiency. There is a separate kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom and hallway closet. The kitchen hosts a full ability to cook with microwave, cooker, oven, refrigerator and freezer. A small washer dryer combo is in the kitchen as well. Dishes, cups, utensils for 4 folks are provided. I stayed here so I could shop at the open market and visit tourist spots during the day and easily visit family in the evening in Solihull. The central bus station is down the street, so it's convenient to grab the coach at Heathrow to here and if booked well enough ahead, it only costs about $10 for a 2 hour bus ride. Two train lines are within walking distance, easily within 3 minutes. Major shopping stores are Selfridges (visible from your room), Marks and Spencers, and Debenhams. If you do a lot of sewing, a visit to the Silk City store is a must. A lot of the street noise is dampened when you close your windows and doors in the evening. The rest can be eliminated with decent ear plugs. There are warehouses nearby where work begins at 5 am. Wi-fi was included but it wasn't always working.

Good for a sightseeing weekend of Birmingham if you're travelling by train and want to concentrate…read moreon sights of the BullRing shopping centre. The market is really close, St Martin's and Selfridges too. The Chinese quarter, Arcadian and Hippodrome are a short walk away so you could have decent nightlife too-BUT there is loads of noise on the street, so you may want to stay out all night yourself. Clean and on the modern side.

Stayed at this Travelodge a few times. We've usually managed to get a 'saver' rate of around £29 a…read moreroom. Easy to find, clean as most Travelodges, TV, tea/coffee in room, comfortable beds, family rooms. A great place to get a decent nights sleep, when you are on the road working, at a VERY competative price.

It's a budget hotel, it's a budget option, it's not expensive…read more I have to remind myself of this when passing judgement because I'm a bit of a hotel snob, and will usually pay for that extra level of luxury. I booked this place because A it was a 7 minute walk from the o2 academy where I got to spend the majority of my Thursday and B it was very cheap for its location. The lobby actually looks really smart of a budget hotel to be honest by that quickly departs when you get to the rooms. They are basic, your expecting that though and they are for the most part clean. The toilet is in its own little room, there is a capsule shower and the sink is in the main room somewhere between these. You have a tv, I did not check the functionality of this. To be honest I tried to spend as little time in the room as possible so it's a great way to force yourself outside. There are no complimentary toiletries, we did have a bar of soap and some towels though. Hairdryers are available from the reception area and they do seem more trusting than the Bloc Hotel who seemed to think I was out to steal it. I'll have you know I steal hotel glassware not hair dyers! I would stay here again for the o2 academy, it's so nearby and about 10-15 minute walk from new street station. I could only manage one night here though to be honest. The best thing? I can see Quarter Horse Coffee from my rooms window :3

IBIS Budger. Does exactly what it says on the tin…read more Myself and 2 friends paid £70 for a room that sleeps 3 on Saturday night as ae were going out in Birmingham. The price was great, but it really is basic. There was a double bed with a single bunk on top. When we arrived we found the to be clean but very small. The beds were all unmade. The toilet was tiny, felt like it was a broom cupboard! There was a shower but we didn't use it, again it was tiny and also offered little privacy. It was very, very basic. I had to hire a hairdryer and pay a £10 deposit, also if you need shower gel etc you have to buy it at the reception. For the price it was okay and perfect for a quick stopover. My main qualm was how come the room was. It was so cold I couldn't sleep, so i'm marking it down a star. there appeared to be no form of heating in the room - the corridors were a lot warmer than the room itself! I don't know whether I'd use the budget hotel again, I'm personally happy to pay a little extra for a warm room to sleep in!

City Centre Apartments available for sale, rent and short term hotel-like rent…read more Concierge, 15 floors with great views over the city. Used to be the old BT offices and before that the old Royal Mail Offices. A well converted modern building in between the Jewellery Quarter and the heart of the City Centre.