The Great Barr Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Great Barr

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi
Serves lunch and dinner
Reception
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Pear Tree Drive, Newton Road, Birmingham, England, B43 6HS
  • Broad Street
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bullring & Grand Central
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Single Room

  • 159 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Single Room

  • 95 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • 209 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 209 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 209 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 209 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

Great Barr stay.Your stay at this Great Barr hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Utilita Arena Birmingham and National SEA LIFE Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Bullring & Grand Central and O2 Academy Birmingham.

What's nearby

  • Broad Street - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • The Mailbox - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • O2 Academy Birmingham - 12 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Bullring & Grand Central - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles

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
  • ‪Stantons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Special Spices - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Crown and Anchor - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Great Barr Hotel

3-star hotel in Great Barr
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. There's an onsite business center.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Great Barr Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Birmingham hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 92 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Great Barr Hotel offers 92 accommodations with complimentary weekday newspapers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 13.95 for adults and 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Barr Hotel
Great Barr Birmingham
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Great Barr Hotel Birmingham
Hotel Great Barr
The Great Barr Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Great Barr Hotel to the airport?

The Great Barr Hotel is 18.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Great Barr Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Great Barr Hotel.

Does The Great Barr Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Great Barr Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.95 for adults and GBP 13.95 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Great Barr Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Great Barr Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Great Barr Hotel have a pool?

The Great Barr Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Great Barr Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Great Barr Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Great Barr Hotel to downtown Birmingham?

The Great Barr Hotel is 5.2 mi away from Birmingham.

The Great Barr Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 480 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

10/10 Excellent

kaan burak

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

2/10 Terrible

Cathal

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Comfortable Stay.

Hotel is perfectly adequate for a short stay. Clean, comfortable and staff are helpful. Unfortunately mobile reception is poor if you are in a lower level room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tarvinder

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
HEATING NOT WORKING IN ROOMS AND INSECTS IN THE BATHROOM Our family room was freezing due the hotel having a known problem with the heating (not working). We were provided with a portable heater which was not enough to warm up the room. We were promised a second heater by the gentleman on reception but this didn’t come. My wife and son caught a cold from sleeping in a freezing room and have been unwell all week following the stay. Small insects were coming in and out from under the worn seal next to the sink and hand towels in the bathroom. The hotel is dated and in need of repair/ modernisation. Service is terrible- logged a complaint when checking out on Sunday. Heard nothing so we rang the hotel on Thursday and were told by the general manager Jason that he was too busy to discuss and to email him instead. He acknowledged the email saying he was busy all day and would investigate and come back to us asap (Sunday afternoon and still not heard back!)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Definitely not

Not great. Small but expensive rooms. The food at the restaurant is horrific, especially giving the price. Definitely will not be stopping here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness
No refrigerator inside room and no bottle water
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Miss Senait

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Ashley

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent one night stay

One night business stay Staff: Polite and Friendly Room: + Spacious, clean, comfortable bed. - No fan in bathroom - No thermostat room control - No air con - Heating off (mild weather so wasn’t much of a problem - Shower ok, hot but low pressure - Walls paper thin, could hear noisy neighbours talking and had to wear earplugs to sleep well Restaurant: + Good, prompt service + Food ok, main was cooked fresh, starter was reheated - Moved tables as first was dirty Location: + In a quiet leafy housing estate Overall: 3/5 stars would probably stay here again if I was in the area and my first choices were unavailable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

HELENE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel on arrival looked great ,Friendly staff. Our room was very dated 1980s feel and two single beds pushed together to make a double not ideal as kept falling into the gap. Mattresses very hard too Got woken very early both days of stay .. contractors leaving for work etc A few tweaks and a lower price point would make this hotel better
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Karnjit

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Lewis Francis

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

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pardeep

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

8/10 Good

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Same suite as before. The gym was a converted room with some dumbells, a rowing machine and an old treadmill but it got the job done. Good night's sleep. Fantastic shower more akin to a water massage and a good breakfast to start the day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025