The Great Barr Hotel

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Exterior
Reception

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
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Bullring & Grand Central
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Exclusive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Great Barr Hotel

A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre 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 centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
The Great Barr Hotel offers 92 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Great Barr Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sandwell Valley Country Park. 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
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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 centre.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness centre, 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 a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Oak Bar – This bar serves lunch and dinner.
Palm Court Restaurant – This restaurant specialises 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
  • 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

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • 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
  • 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

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: 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

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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Hotel Great Barr
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The Great Barr Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 565 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Amrit

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Room in decent condition but cold and noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was not great - mine was the "Westgate Suite" and was old fashioned with a TV that didn't work properly (I wasn't bothered as I didn't need it but others will be) and a shower system that looked "fancy" with various jets pointing at the body as well as the overhead but, in reality, was totally ineffective. Dinner in the bar area was bland, soggy and not very nice - I did feed back at the time and was met with a blank stare and an apology of sorts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

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

4/10 Poor

Simran

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was cold.heating was not on..tried to call but they didn't answer..and also when we reach there he asked for security and we paid 100 pound and the next morning when we checkout the lady said we can't give you 100 pound straight away..we need to call bank about it.and it takes 4 to 5 working days..so i mention that yesterday no one informed us about that..and she also not responding property so overall its a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

GURMUKH SINGH

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Issue with lock staff sorted imidiently
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Ms a Price-Hunt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Didn't have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

rohit

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Large suite, child and dog friendly. Lovely receptionist. *****
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this hotel last minute, first room curtain hanging off window, bath disgusting ok they upgraded me to a second room where the curtains didn’t even cover the window! Never again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

benedict

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Aashma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I recently stayed at this place and overall the experience was decent, but there were noticeable issues with the heaters. The room never really warmed up, even after adjusting the controls multiple times. It made the room uncomfortable, especially at night. This place has potential, but they definitely need to address the heating system before I’d consider returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025