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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC, an IHG Hotel 3 stars

National Exhibition Centre, Bickenhill, Bickenhill, B40 1QA, United Kingdom

#8 of 16 hotels in Bickenhill

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2527 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    9 out of 10 .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish there was also conditioner for hair. I couldn't wash my hair because of no conditioner. Shampoo was there. Thanks i wish there is parking facility. .

    Everything , beautiful hotel staff and breakfast. Value for money. Whenever i stayed in holiday inn express. Always get good deal with good staff. Thanks

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Why are the beds so high in hotels Bit noisy at front as people meeting up and chatting ect until after 1 o clock in morning

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They advertise that they have a free shuttle service to the Resorts centre.. They don't, it's ubers only. In fact they have no free shuttles anywhere. You have to pay for the hotel car park, I never think customers should be charged for a car park they are staying at a hotel for. The staff are a bit snobby faced at reception, no smiling back or friendly chatty people skills. Bar staff were better. Food that you can purchase is way overpriced, make sure you bring your own food from a supermarket rather than paying for it there.

    Rooms are nice and clean with good air conditioning or heating. Access to a bar area, breakfast was included which is good. Good distance to the resorts centre which is where we wanted to go. Short taxi ride.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Great value for Money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mase on reception was so lovely, very friendly and deserves the day off for Sidewinder Festival next year!! Room was super comfy & clean Location was perfect for the festival

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and comfortable room. Easy check in and out

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    All good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Quite chilled out
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv without apps

    The bathroom door went all the way in to the toilet, good for when I was in the shower and the other half needed the toilet

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    Twin room?
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Twin beds were far too close. It was like a double divan with twi single divans.

    Staff, food, convenient bar.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous stay and really lovely staff - bar 1 person .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were extremely disappointed, along with many other guests to arrive for breakfast - which when booking was served until 10.30am and also stated in the lifts (Sunday morning and bank holidays) - to arrive at 10 and told by a very rude member of housekeeping that breakfast finished at 10 - when we - and several other guests said that booking and lifts stated 10.30 she shrugged her shoulders and walked away . Another member of staff then told us more politely and that we could help ourselves - 2 sausages remaining and 1 rasher of bacon .. we had paid for breakfast and were really disappointed but also the attitude of the First lady was very rude and abrupt , there were at least a dozen other guests who this affected . It’s was such a disappointing end to a lovely stay .

    Staff were all very helpful and really friendly except one lady . Hotel was clean , great location for world resorts arena which we were attending for a concert.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    A great overnight stay with a tasty breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking charge

    Nice and spacious, clean and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Would come again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The temperature control in my room was broken so it was a little cold when sitting around.

    Staff friendliness Good breakfast Excellent location for conference centres.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Key card kept stopping working, hairdryer in room didn't work, bar ran out of drinks

    Good location for our trade show.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Affordable, good location for resorts world
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Great breakfast for what you pay, everything else pretty basic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff weren’t the friendliest, would be nice to be greeted with a smile at reception. The parking is a bit of a con, charged at £12 per 24 hours - if you were staying more than a night it would be very pricey. At breakfast, they could have done with some more fruits to have with the yoghurt and the option of granola would have been nice! The mixed berries seemed as though they had only just been defrosted with some parts still frozen.

    Breakfast was great - especially for the price of the room. Sausages, bacon, egg & beans as well as lots of coffee options and pastries. Very impressed there was soya milk as a dairy alternative. Comfortable beds and all the basics needed for a standard basic room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    Good value for money, no frills hotel, good for an over nighter
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think as a guest the parking should have been comped, £12 for parking was a bit steep. Breakfast was ok, though I had to question the orange juice being orange it was weird. Otherwise it was good and the staff are wonderful

    It was easy to find, clean and basic, no frills room with clean bathroom and a tv

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awkward to get to as it can get confused with the holiday inn near by

    Friendly staff clean room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was not the best size, but it was comfy

    Relaxed atmosphere

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Definitely would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent, especially the bacon

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location , comfortable room and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just 2 small things: Air conditioning unit leaked on to carpet in room causing damp smell - no one’s fault so didn’t mention to staff. Tv would have been better on wall.

    Good location for the Airport, efficient Reception staff and room clean & tidy with comfortable bed. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    All good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    We liked the quick service clear up and having plank based milk. Could have two types. It was comfortable and wells paced

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The daily charge for the car park.

    Accepted late arrival - we had a late flight into Birmingham and didn't fancy driving home. Bar was still open. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Staff were helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    One night very good clean
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smoking vapes outside

    Clean nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    It was pleasant - but will look for alternative next time.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Having to pay extra for parking - this was not mentioned at time of booking. also expensive - £12 for just overnight, while sleeping. Poor service in evening for food and drink.

    Bed comfortable Room okay, noisy guests in reception who continued to party till 11.30pm!! Breakfast decent

    Stayed in April 2024

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