The Grand Hotel Birmingham
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want the top-rated hotel in our Birmingham sample and a central address where the main sights are minutes away. At about €270 a night it is a clear step up in price, so travellers who only need a clean room will do better with our other picks.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This suits couples, city-break travellers and business visitors who want five-star service and to walk almost everywhere. Pets are accepted according to the listing, and family rooms are available, so it also works for some families and dog owners. Check the pet terms before you book.
Skip it if price is the deciding factor. Our Budget pick costs less than a fifth of the price for a score of 8.5. Also skip it if a fast breakfast service is a must, as that is the main complaint.
Location and getting around
The address is 1 Church Street, in the business district. Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10, and it shows in the distances.
St Philip's Cathedral is about 100 metres away, roughly a minute on foot. Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is about 300 metres, around 4 minutes. St Paul's Church is about 600 metres, around 8 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, but everything here is close.
Guests also say New Street and Snow Hill stations and the main shops are within walking distance, which makes arriving by train simple.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 3,703 reviews. That is joint first place among the 9 eligible hotels we compared in Birmingham.
Location is the most common praise: central, next to the cathedral, close to shops and both stations. Staff come second, described as friendly and professional, with a warm welcome at arrival.
Breakfast divides opinion. The selection is wide and the pastries are fresh, but service is slow and the cooked items vary in quality. If you are short on time in the morning, plan around it.
Price and how it compares with our other Birmingham picks
For a 2-night stay on 10 to 12 November 2026, the reference price seen was €269.63 per night for 2 adults, about €539 in total. The median across the hotels we sampled was €159.53. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your own dates.
Our Budget pick, B&B HOTEL Birmingham Centre, scored 8.5 at €49.55 a night. Our Best Value pick, Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre, scored 8.8 at €159.53.
You pay roughly €110 a night more than the Adagio for a higher score, five stars, a gym and a full restaurant. Whether that gap is worth it depends on how much the setting and service matter to you.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Birmingham. The Luxury slot goes to official five-star hotels first. The Grand has five stars, the joint-highest guest score in the sample and more than 3,700 reviews behind it, so it was the obvious choice.
Before you book
Breakfast options listed are continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, buffet and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed, so check.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Parking is not listed in our data, so if you drive, ask the hotel about options and cost. Confirm pet fees and gym hours too.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is The Grand Hotel Birmingham from New Street station?
Our data has no exact distance, but guests say both New Street and Snow Hill stations are within walking distance. Check the route on a map for your luggage.
Does the hotel have parking?
Parking is not confirmed in our data. Contact the hotel before arriving by car.
Are pets allowed?
The listing indicates pets are accepted. Ask about fees and any size limits when you book.
How much does it cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €269.63 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
What is the breakfast like?
Guests praise the choice and fresh pastries but say service is slow and hot dishes are uneven. Inclusion depends on your rate.