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The Great Barr Hotel

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Reception
Serves lunch and dinner
Reception
Located near the National SEA LIFE Centre, The Great Barr Hotel welcomes visitors with its inviting Oak Bar restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Guests can relax in the garden after meals, enjoy free in-room WiFi, and use dry cleaning and laundry services from the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
The current price is ฿2,560
฿3,073 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Standard Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Renovated in 2014
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Great Barr, a neighbourhood in Birmingham, The Great Barr Hotel is in a shopping district and near a train station. O2 Academy Birmingham and Symphony Hall are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Broad Street and The Mailbox. National SEA LIFE Centre and Cadbury World are not to be missed.
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Pear Tree Drive, Newton Road, Birmingham, England, B43 6HS

What's nearby

  • Broad Street - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • The Mailbox - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • O2 Academy Birmingham - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Bullring & Grand Central - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Hamstead Station - 3 min drive
  • Black Lake Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malt Shovel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Special Spices - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stantons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Scott Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Curry N Grill House Group - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Great Barr Hotel

Hotel near Utilita Arena Birmingham
Located close to National SEA LIFE Centre and Symphony Hall, The Great Barr Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Oak Bar, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 92 individually furnished rooms include perks such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.95 for adults and GBP 13.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oak Bar
  • Palm Court Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.95 for adults and from GBP 13.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Barr Hotel
Great Barr Birmingham
Great Barr Hotel
Great Barr Hotel Birmingham
Hotel Great Barr
The Great Barr Hotel Hotel
The Great Barr Hotel Birmingham
The Great Barr Hotel Hotel Birmingham

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Barr Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Barr Hotel?

As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Barr Hotel on 5 Oct 2025 start from ฿2,560.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Great Barr Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Barr Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Great Barr Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Great Barr Hotel located?

Located in Great Barr, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Utilita Arena Birmingham, National SEA LIFE Centre and Bullring & Grand Central. O2 Academy Birmingham and Broad Street are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Great Barr Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 486 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anne

Breakfast was very good. We checked in very late so we didn’t get to have dinner. The room we stayed in was good and the bathroom spacious too. The hotel needs uplifting everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean, big room, bed was comfy enough. Staff were friendly and has its own car park. Great for what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel

Decent little hotel, very clean, very spacious room. Excellent staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean. Had a small issue with our room and were moved quickly. Staff friendly and super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kaan burak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All perfect for price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The stay was lovely, I enjoyed it. Very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was great. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Staff & service
The property was okay, furniture a bit dated, cleanliness okay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing major of note
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karnjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean easy parking The bathroom was a bit small
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Liked: Staff & service
Quick and friendly check-in. Staff had mad up the sofa- bed for my son, which was really nice. They ordered a taxi for us to go to the venue in town and were very informative when I asked questions. Room was very overpriced and smelled a bit musty. Mould in shower and stains on duvet. The window frames were dirty and the whole hotel is in dire need of renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just as good as 5 yrs ago!

Great to stay here again after 5 yrs! Still v comfortable and convenient on the edge of Birmingham. Good car park, good buses into centre, and a great breakfast. We’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a pleasant stay, the room was clean, staff were friendly, good check out time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight accommodation for business trip.

One night stay, good night sleep in comfy bed, room is a good size, clean and tidy but a bit dated. Staff are polite and welcoming, restaurant serves good food and cold beer. I would stay at this hotel again if working on the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dean

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Miss leading pictures of the website
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Cant fault it clean hotel and staff very friendly and ample oarking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size room with a nice comfortable bed. The breakfast was spot on.....just right after a night out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Pardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay for short business trips.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT STAYING HERE!

I started to write a long review and then gave up. Needless to say, we won't be coming back due to a number of reasons. From exceptionally poor management to bra pads lying about in reception, to being asked to leave as they'd allocated us the wrong room, this place is awful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Quiet. Friendly staff. Very close to natural parks. Breakfasts lacked gluten free bread and cereal options and vegan hot food options although we were told they were usually available
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, nice room for the money :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in Great Barr

A good price for a well located hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice friendly hotel

Stayed for 1 night to attend a conference. Room was very large and warm with proper radiators so it was easy to control the temperature. Breakfast was fine not like a large chain hotel breakfast but good enough
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet & decent nights sleep.

Set within a decent looking neighbourhood & a huge car park, free as long as you enter reg details. Room was really clean & just right for a nights stay. Initially thought no tea/coffee making facilities but found them nestled in a cupboard. Decent pressure for shower. Was a little warm but felt couldn’t leave window open overnight as on ground floor with no retainer. That said a decent nights sleep & would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whilst quite dated it’s very clean and very reasonably priced nice friendly staff and a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024