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The Great Barr Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel in Great Barr

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An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A conference room with a long table, orange chairs, and a chandelier.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles. There are tables and chairs in the background.
A hotel with a modern facade, featuring a prominent sign for "The Great Barr Hotel."
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Pear Tree Drive, Newton Road, Birmingham, England, B43 6HS
  • Place, Sandwell Valley Country Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Utilita Arena Birmingham
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bullring & Grand Central
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a mirror, and a television.

Standard Single Room

  • 95 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Family Room

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 209 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 132 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Single Room

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a shower curtain.

Superior Single Room

  • 159 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 209 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a leather sofa, and a small table with water bottles.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 209 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Exclusive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a leather sofa, and a small table with water bottles.

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Broad Street and Bullring & Grand Central.

What's nearby

  • Sandwell Valley Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Broad Street - 15 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Bullring & Grand Central - 15 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • University of Birmingham - 17 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Special Spices - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hamstead Birmingham - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Towers Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • The New Bell

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 showers. 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
  • 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 with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Dining venue(s)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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
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

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.

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

As of Aug 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Barr Hotel on Aug 18, 2026 start from $91, including 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.

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 578 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mr Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay here often. Staff always helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amrit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and tidy. Staff exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here as the staff make you feel like an old friend. Nothing is ever too much
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amrit

Liked: Staff & service
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean &tidy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Glyn

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location, room 106 was ok but Bathroom was tired, shower control for warm water was odd (hot water pressure too high?) and tiles moldie. Bar open but no food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff, clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good food at the bar, but the Wi-Fi is useless, less than 2mb download speed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room but very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The bed was comfortable and the hotel staff very pleasant, I would definitely use this hotel again if I’m in the area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful and the room was clean, quiet and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room for the price. Lovely clean hotel. Nice breakfast with good selection
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Frederick

Liked: Staff & service
Plenty of free parking. Good wardrobe space. Quiet room. Only downside: tv didn't work, think it was probably a wifi problem as here was intermittent recdption.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room upgrade Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and staff were lovely. Ample and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Room was clean and comfortable but a little cold
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bought as a gift. They really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lewis Francis

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
did not have breakfast or use the bar
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

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