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The Great Barr Hotel

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
Deluxe Twin Room
Exterior
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, Broad Street
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bullring & Grand Central
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

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

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Exclusive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Exclusive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Birmingham

Located in Birmingham (Great Barr), The Great Barr Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Utilita Arena Birmingham and National SEA LIFE Centre. .This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Broad Street and 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Bullring & Grand Central.

What's nearby

  • Sandwell Valley Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham - 14 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Broad Street - 15 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Bullring & Grand Central - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Cadbury World - 26 min drive - 17.4 km

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
  • ‪Special Spices - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hamstead Birmingham - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dyas Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Great Barr Hotel

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.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 92 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Stop by the hotel's bar/lounge, Oak Bar, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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
  • 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 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

The Great Barr Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 561 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Iwona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Smells weird
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Ashok

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Unable to find the hotel due to poor signposting, another guest joined me to help me find it. The receptionist did not answer for half an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025