The Great Barr Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reception
Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Bullring & Grand Central
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Deluxe Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room with Gardenview,King Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Great Barr Hotel

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Great Barr Hotel. During your stay, you'll be close to Utilita Arena Birmingham. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 10 minutes by car from Utilita Arena Birmingham and 10 minutes from National SEA LIFE Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Oak Bar - This bar serves lunch and dinner.
Palm Court Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 with cable/satellite channels

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
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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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Great Barr Birmingham
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The Great Barr Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 523 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

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Amrit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean presentable room , lively room and staff were exectionable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome. Easy parking. Great Indian takeaway and restaurant across the road. Big comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Travelled with family
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

Vivian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vinny

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception area looked ok, and the first corridoor upstairs where i presume the bridal suits are, but after that, the place is falling appart. Room door didnt feel secure, handle/lock (one of those old hotel door handles with the key hole in the middle) was nearly falling off. Luckily there was a chain. Looked like all the furniture was bought off a car boot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Good Value and comfortable

Really welcoming staff and attentive at the reception desk. The older parts of the hotel could do with some updates, but generally a pleasant stay. Good value and good value breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Dated, but comfortable

The hotel is located just outside West Brom, tucked down a side street away from traffic with a shop just across the way. There was plenty of parking in the secure car park. The room was slightly dated and seemed to be awaiting a refresh. Despite this, it was clean, warm (and not too hot), and had plenty of space. Staff were really friendly when we arrived, and continued to be attentive during our stay. Fresh towels were provided when required. Overall, a good place to stay, especially for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David l

Business traveller
We got room changed to worse room because we were work men.. couldn’t sleep floors creed and squeaked walls paper thin could hear everything from other room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sukhvinder

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ida

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

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

8/10 Good

Elliot

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
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

Christine

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Sharon

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

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

MR

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

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