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The Great Barr Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Great Barr

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Serves lunch and dinner
Deluxe Twin Room
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner

Reviews

7.6 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
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Bullring & Grand Central
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

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

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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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Exclusive Double Room

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

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About the area

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 Bullring & Grand Central and O2 Academy Birmingham.

What's nearby

  • Sandwell Valley Country Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Bullring & Grand Central - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • University of Birmingham - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Cadbury World - 18 min drive - 16.7 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
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Special Spices - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Simla Spice - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Scott Arms - ‬2 min drive

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
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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. 179 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 532 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely & clean. Deep bathtub. Easy check in. Comfy bed, spacious room. . Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small and cold. The bathroom was extremely dated and old with no variety of Tea selection. I wouldn't stay here again also as Breakfast was very expensive and more than what I would pay in London.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was nice BUT the hand rail going down to lower level was unsafe the mattress was to hard and the pillows were old and flat VERY UNCOMFORTABLE..room needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

8/10 Good

Ange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Opening window, net rail fell off
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

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

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

10/10 Excellent

paul

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
You couldn’t ask for more helpful people made my book using Expedia only I made the booking for October 2026 lady on reception at the great Barr hotel spoke to Expedia and swapped it for October 2025 even though it was a non refundable booking then when I got into my room the tv remote didn’t work she gave me more batteries but had to go back again to reception for a new remote NOT once did she roll her eye or showed any signs of annoyance nothing was to much trouble so 5stars to the receptionist at the great Barr
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

GURMIT

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
No breaky to expensive. Parking was safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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