Birmingham Great Barr Hotel

$$$$||View on mapBirmingham, United KingdomPear Tree Drive, Newton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B43 6HS|
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Birmingham Great Barr Hotel
Pear Tree Drive, Newton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B43 6HS·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.2Very good
Highest Rated
Free WiFi8.4
Staff8.3
Location8.1
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.7
Comfort7.6
Value for money7.6
Facilities7.3
Who stays here
Solo40%
Couples35%
Families12%
Groups7%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.2Very good
Highest Rated
Free WiFi8.4
Staff8.3
Location8.1
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.7
Comfort7.6
Value for money7.6
Facilities7.3
Who stays here
Solo40%
Couples35%
Families12%
Groups7%

3-star family-friendly hotel with signature tribute nights and landscaped gardens, 20 minutes from Birmingham city center

Entertainment

The Great Barr Hotel hosts signature tribute nights featuring popular performing acts, including ABBA and Motown shows that draw diverse crowds. Live music and live sport events are regularly held in the Oak Bar, which broadcasts BT Sports channels. The shared lounge/TV area provides additional space for guests to gather and watch performances or games.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves British and international cuisine, with a diverse menu for breakfast and dinner options that include kids' meals and special diet menus. Breakfast is a cooked-to-order full English buffet with cold options, and the bar offers wine, champagne, and a coffee house on site. The Birmingham Great Barr Hotel provides outdoor seating on picnic benches within the beautifully landscaped gardens for guests who prefer al fresco dining.

Events & Business

The hotel offers large event spaces accommodating up to 200 guests, with multiple function rooms and private function rooms suitable for weddings, corporate meetings, and banquets. A dedicated events team assists with planning services, and the business centre provides fax/photocopying and meeting/banquet facilities. Ample secure parking for over 200 vehicles and the gated compound for vans add convenience for event attendees at the Great Barr Hotel Birmingham.

Rooms & Pets

All 92 bedrooms are fully refurbished with a classic ambiance and include private bathrooms, tea/coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs with Netflix capability. Pet-friendly accommodations are available with a nominal fee, and dogs are welcomed in designated areas by staff. The hotel offers family rooms and superior king rooms with sofas and coffee tables, and daily housekeeping keeps the rooms clean and tidy.

Location & Parking

The Barr Hotel Great Barr sits just 1 mile from both the M5 at junction one and the M6 at junction 7, providing easy motorway access for travelers. Birmingham city center attractions, Cadbury World, the Bullring Shopping Centre, the National Sea Life Centre, and Drayton Manor Park are all within a short drive. Free parking with gated overnight security is available on site, and accessible parking spaces and wheelchair ramps are provided for guests with disabilities.

  • Entertainment: Signature tribute nights with ABBA & Motown shows
  • Events: Function rooms for up to 200 guests, weddings & corporate meetings
  • Dining: British & international cuisine, cooked-to-order breakfast
  • Pets: Pet-friendly rooms with nominal fee
  • Location: 1 mile from M5/M6, 20 min from Birmingham city center
  • Parking: Free secure parking for 200+ vehicles, gated compound for vans
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 01:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 14.95 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:89
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds2 Single beds
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Standard Room with 1 Single Bed
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Garden view
  • With view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Birmingham Great Barr Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 71 US$
📏 Distance to center 5.0 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 20.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Birmingham, BHX

Location

Pear Tree Drive, Newton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B43 6HS
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Pear Tree Drive, Newton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B43 6HS
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Pear Tree Drive, Newton Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B43 6HS
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