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Great location, great place to stay and has a good vibe – the quality of the breakfast could do with some improvements.
Staff are friendly and helpful. Staffing the breakfast morning would help.it appeared that the the mornings were understaffed both those serving and prepping as well as those providing waiter services.

I would still visit the hotel again as my overall experience is as great

Lovely stay at the Leonardo Royal. I was really happy with the level of service, the rooms were clean and very comfortable. I had a great nights sleep. No problems with getting breakfast in the morning.
Only a couple of things to note, on busy days the lifts are painfully slow even though there are three of them, it could do with more as there are 16 floors – or better to stay on a lower floor to take stairs.
Also the location is a little bit aways from the train station. However there are local bus routes, or could use an uber as i did and it doesn’t cost too much.
All in all, still a fantastic stay- i would definitely stay here again!

I had a good stay here when I last visited a couple of years ago. (Can’t remember exact date and options go no further back than Sep ‘24). I didn’t bother mentioning anything at the time but just looking through reviews now as considering staying again soon, the coffee situation came up by one of your guests, and I agree! I had to wait a good 10 minutes to be served. It seemed there weren’t enough staff. But my main gripe was that they didn’t have the facility to make an oat milk cappuccino. I ended up with a normal black coffee with warmed oat milk on the side. It wasn’t the same of course and actually left it as the coffee without the milk was cold, tepid at best, actually tasteless, when served. For such high standards in other areas, why don’t they have a machine that makes oat milk cappuccinos?! Surely that’s just a basic requirement, especially in this day and age with coffee being a big deal for most. ||So my question is: does this hotel cater ‘properly’ for non dairy guests yet? If I book again, will I be served a delicious, steaming hot, oat milk cappuccino, or a luke warm liquid representing some kind of coffee taste? It really IS a big deal.

Very satisfied with our one night stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. Breakfast was great too. We were able to leave luggage whilst we explored after checking out. The location was perfect for restaurants and beautiful canal walks.

I had breakfast here yesterday and was genuinely impressed. The food was absolutely delicious, and despite how busy the restaurant was, the service remained excellent throughout. The whole place seemed very well organised — even though it was packed, it never felt chaotic or overwhelming.||||The customer service was outstanding, with every staff member on the floor being friendly and attentive. A special mention to Evo, who was an exceptional host. He welcomed us warmly, clearly explained how the breakfast service worked, and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying our meal.||||Highly recommended — I’ll definitely be back!

Arrived for an all day Conference. Reception staff unfriendly. Headed to the room, at entrance to suite of rooms we bumped into a colleague so were just catching up while a small man in a suit was sat behind a desk. He started saying very loudly and passive aggressively Hello Hello. I said we are here for our all day event and he told us the room number. No smile, no friendliness. Through the day he was in the room for various issues the organiser had. Face like thunder every time. Started to think it was all staff until we went down for lunch and the restaurant staff were lovely. I work for large corporate company and even the organiser said how unfriendly the staff mentioned were. In my younger years i worked in hotels for years, i was shocked at the so called Customer Service. Think the staff mentioned need retraining they definitely aren’t meant for customer facing roles!!

Lovely hotel for the price, staff were all friendly and bubbly, room was clean and modern. Slept amazing with the comfy beds. Would highly recommend staying here. Was only here for one night but would definitely book again.

Great rooms, very modern and clean, good communication with the hotel, car parking available and only 5/10 min walk to new street station.|Rooms are compact but very comfortable the bed and the shower are really good. There is a fridge and nice coffee machine and all the amenities you would expect.|These are rooms only, there is no reception or bar but this suited us just fine. |We would recommend and return next time we come to Brum

When arriving at the hotel I was thoroughly impressed, the decor is fabulous and the communication with the host before arriving was exceptional. The issue lay when it was time to use the rooms purpose, to sleep. As someone who needs sensory deprivation to be able to switch off, like many people. This was not an option here. Inside the room there is a bright green ceiling light which projects to the room and the blinds do not keep out the exterior light from the street with no curtains. Additionally there is an extractor fan in the bathroom which is loud and consistent with no disabling feature. i made do where I could by storing towels at the gap at the bottom of the door which allowed the hallway light in and bottom of the blinds with aim to block the light however with all these issues it was no use to make the situation any better. I contacted the host to be made aware if it was my mistake and I missed a button. I appreciated that it was early hours of the morning but WhatsApp states they are available 24/7 and hoped I would be contacted when the host started their day however I began to get agitated when my messages were being read within minutes and ignored. The room is not fit for purpose and I am very disappointed with my experience, I had a total of around 2 hours sleep.
Other customers have also had the same complaints so I wonder why none have been addressed. Even a complimentary eye mask and ear plugs would have done the job, if I was made aware I’d have brought my own. Would never recommend

The hotels customer service was exceptional. I messaged them on whatsapp with questions regarding my stay they all answered promptly and even gave us an early check in- complimentary. They were contactable from whatsapp throughout the whole stay and replied promptly. The rooms were decorated well, had a smart TV and were clean. The price is reasonable and they have secure on site parking which is easily accessible. A great place to stay, in the city centre. Highly recommended.

Lovely room, clean and bright. Was also very quiet.
Although an unmanned hotel, communication from the staff was excellent. From check-in to check-out and any questions I had were answered swiftly.
Location was great, right in the heart of the centre of Birmingham, with around a 5 min walk to the Bullring, shops, bars and restaurants.

Would highly recommend, and would be the first place I look for when we come back.

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel. It was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and excellent value for money. I requested a special room setup for a celebration, and the team truly went above and beyond. The room was beautifully decorated with balloons and elegant, luxurious touches. It looked amazing and made the occasion feel really special.

The staff were incredibly friendly, responsive, and helpful throughout the stay. The location is brilliant – very walkable, just 10 minutes from the station and Bullring, and only 5 minutes from the Mailbox. On-site parking was also super convenient.

I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay again.

One has to know that this hotel sits on top of a petrol station, with rooms overlooking a burger shop. It is unmanned, but when we had trouble getting into the room with the code provided they immediately showed up after a call and swiftly sorted it out. Our room was small but well presented, well beyond what we expected after seeing the exterior. Similarly, the bathroom was nice and modern. There were some minor inconveniences, but nothing to disturb our stay. We encountered the same issue with the beaming fire light mentioned by others, but we resolved it with a band-aid plaster. A desk and some softer pillows would have been a nice addition. There is wheelchair access.

The rooms are well presented and comfortable. You do get a lot for your money and the location is good.

Unfortunately we’ve had a poor experience due to the level of noise from other guests, started at 11pm and went on until at least 1am when we decided to get in the car and leave.

We’ve been offered a discounted rate next time, but I do worry about the level of sound proofing between the rooms. You can hear the TV in the adjoining rooms via the amount of bass which comes through.

Bringing some earplugs is a must.

I stayed at Premier Inn and had a really good experience. The room was clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed for a short stay. The bed was especially comfy, which made for a great night’s sleep.||Shout out to Samira for great customer service just what you need after a long journey. Liv (manager) excellent example of lead by example i.e great relationship with his staff and helping out in the kitchen! Rohan for the boiled eggs, they were perfect!||The location was convenient, with good access to transport and local amenities, will definitely be back again!.

Overall experience was great! The staff were friendly and helpful throughout. Location of this property is also a plus

Breakfast with freshly cooked/baked items was simply a treat! Little things to matter, like coffee and free wifi is for all. Just let them know at the reception and they sort it for you.

Hats off to the entire team. MashaAllah

PS
Sufficient car parking is available at £15/24hrs.

We stayed here recently to visit some tourist attractions in the city. Small car park on site with reasonable prices. Really pleasant staff all the way through our stay. Clean and tidy rooms with the odd tired bit that could do with fixing. But overall a fantastic hotel. Worth noting there is no air con only fans. But overall a lovely stay and great location near so much in the city.

The hotel/ room was clean. The bed was very comfortable, even by woken up by a few shouting but was to be expected by being so close to the town I still felt safe and fell straight back to sleep. Friendly service when we first arrived and felt welcomed by the team member who checked us in.

I have had a pleasant experience during my stay at Premier Inn. The staff were friendly and helpful, ready to answer questions and make the stay easier. Check-in and out is straightforward. ||The service at breakfast was fantastic, lots of food options.

We stayed at this location as we had travelled 4 hours to see the Monster Jam event. Fair to say we will not be returning, Premier Inn is always my go to choice as I’m always happy wherever I have been. This one is rubbish. It’s old and outdated, the room was terrible, tried to open the window….handle fell off. Desk/table edges were damaged/lifting/peeling. Dirty towel in the bathroom, and the single bed sheets had a stain of god knows what. Breakfast was a shambles really in terms of the efficency and the availability and restaurant cleanliness.

The staff were amazing, Jack, Ivy and Lisa in particular went above and beyond for us. Room was nice and beds were comfortable, breakfast was delicious. Would definitely stay here again when next in Birmingham.

L’emplacement par rapport au centre ville est bien, mais le quartier est bruyant et les fenêtres très mal isolées. Il fait chaud dans les chambres et c’est encore pire dans le lit le plus haut où la chaleur est étouffante. Le matelas n’est absolument pas confortable, il n’y en aurait pas qu’on ne verrait pas la différence. Le reste est très bien, la salle de bain est pratique, le personnel est accueillant, la salle commune est accueillante et la cuisine est pratique. Le petit déjeuner inclut est vraiment un plus

Birmingham Central Backpackers is hands down the best hostel I’ve stayed in! Everything was spotless the rooms were comfortable, and the bathrooms and toilets were always perfectly clean. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it feel like a home away from home.

A special mention to the front desk staff they were incredibly polite, friendly, and helpful throughout my stay. Their warm hospitality made my experience even better.

I truly loved my time here and can’t wait to return. In fact, I’m already planning my next visit next month!

Onw of the best Hostels I have stayed in. The staff was amazing, the showers/ restrooms where clean & well maintained & I just enjoyed being there. Their kitchen was well maintained, I will bring food to cook next time. Location was great, or looks hard-core, but its a developing location with little crime

위치는 시내까지 걸어서 15분 정도 걸립니다.

직원들이 매우 친절 했습니다.
특히 ‘유‘ 라는 일본인 직원이 매우 친절했습니다 🙂

공용 주방이 매우 잘 되어있습니다.
냉장고, 주방 용품 들이 잘 마련되어 있습니다.
공용 샤워 시설도 잘되어 있습니다.
직원들이 청소를 매우 잘하여서, 청결도가 좋습니다.

무료 조식이 있습니다.
간단한 빵과 우유 등이 마련되어 있었습니다.

전반적으로 매우 만족스러웠습니다.

다만, 침대마다 조명이 없고, 숙소 들어가는 길이 조금 외집니다.

Two visits, both warmly received — each offering a fresh and slightly different vibe.
A place to break cycles, soften thought patterns, and share space with pleasant strangers — some keeping to themselves, others exchanging a light word while preparing breakfast or lending a hand.

Both experiences were positive, each in its own tone.
I would return if needed, and I recommend it to others.

The organisation is thoughtful, with labelled personal kitchen items (though not essential in my case, labels are provided at the reception).

Guidance is clear: breakfast served 07:00–11:00 (as of 27/08/25, subject to change).

Overall — relaxed, peaceful, and well-held.

Very nice people, I felt safe and comfortable. Had a good nights sleep and breakfast. I also was surprised about the cleanness of the showers. I highly recommend the place to anyone who just wants to stay the night and need a place to stay, that doesn’t rip a hole in your wallet!

Świetny hostel! Blisko dworca autobusowego i galerii BullRing (po drodze polski sklep). Cena ok. Pokoje wieloosobowe, ale każdy ma prywatność i kontakt do ładowania telefonu. Łazienki z osobnymi, czystymi kabinami. W strefie do spania jest ograniczony hałas. Kazdy pokój zamykany na kartę. Wspólna strefa – można usiąść i zjeść, podładować sprzęt, obejrzeć coś na TV. Za budynkiem odgrodzona strefa dla palących. Bardzo dobrze wyposażona kuchnia. W godz.8-11 śniadania (tosty z dżemami, kawa, herbata). Wieczorem możliwość zakupu piwa (lepsza opcja 2 za 5£). Możliwość wynajmu ręcznika za 2£ i kłódki. Obsługa pomocna i miła. Atmosfera w obiekcie przyjacielska i spokojna.

3박 4일 묵었습니다.

공용 주방과 라운지가 잘 마련 되어 있습니다.

위치는 시내까지 걸어서 15분 정도 입니다.

객실 안에는 화장실과 샤워실이 있고, 침대마다 커튼이 달려 있어서 나름 프라이빗 합니다.

하지만 제가 갔을 때는 객실 안 샤워실이 고장나서 이용할 수 없었습니다.

직원들도 나름 친절한 편입니다.

Very good hostel and well situated very close to the centre of Birmingham and only one hundred metres from Snow Hill train station. Nice safe locale and quiet at night. The rooms are decent sized and showers very good. Beds are comfortable and you have electric sockets and a nightlight plus small secure cupboards right next to the bed. Nice little cafe in the reception area.

A decent hotel in a convenient location within Birmingham. The rooms are comfortable and the staff are friendly and helpful. Unfortunately my experience was made uncomfortable when less than 24 hours before checking in the hotel contacted me to say my room was no longer available as they had overbooked. This was incredibly frustrating as I had made my reservation over four and a half months previously, paying an inflated price due to events that were being hosted in the city. Thankfully one of the staff members was able to help me and check me into an upgraded room that had become available. This still made the experience unpleasant and added unnecessary stress to the start of my trip.

Stayed in the loft/apartment. Beautiful interior and lovely staff. Paid £62. Very very good value and the bed was very comfy. A couple of slightly dodgy characters near reception though but that’s to be expected for a place at this price. Not a perfect location but not bad at all

Malacuna Birmingham is the best hostel I have ever stayed in the UK. It is so clean, quiet, and peaceful. The manager and stuff are very polite and helpful specially, a gentleman whose name is Hamza. I strongly recommend Malacuna Birmingham to everyone who is looking for a nice hostel but with a low price in Birmingham.

The location is close to Birmingham Snow Hill station. I think l just need to take about 5 minutes to get to the station. I feel perfectly fine when l stayed there. Bedsheet, pillow and the dormitory are clean. The other travellers in my dormitory were very considerate that makes me feel very happy and lucky. For budget travelers, this hostel is worth staying.

The room had a moldy smell and no hot water. When I complained to the receptionist at 10:30pm on 16.9.25, he said sorry, but didn’t seem to care much. He suggested using the shared bathroom, which also lacked hot water.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ No refund was issued.

The hostel was really clean,tidy and warm. The staff was very friendly and hospitable and made our stay super comfortable. Had a great stay. Would definitely recommend.

A place feels like home. The stay was indeed memorable. The rooms are nice but the architecture is old (although it’s great if you are looking for old British heritage). Bus service is at the doorstep. It’s in the midway of the city centre and Universities (such as UCB and UoB).
You won’t feel homesickness here.

Very nice pleasant hotel very helpful lovely breaky. Ideal for peace. Needs up dating. But that’s me. Buses run every 5 mins to town. We took the dog jess with us. Nice back garden. Nice walk on old railway track.

It’s a nice clean place but kind of hostel where you have to update your timings when you come and go and you can’t get anyone there, you can’t smoke or drink, if you’re a girl you’re not allowed to where shorts in common areas like dining room and kitchen. But there’s a plus point, once in a week your room is cleaned. Also if you don’t was your utensils for more than 4days then it would be thrown out without your consent. There’s domo pizza just outside the door of YMCA and Tesco is roughly 2mins walk, Morrisons is 20mins walk and 2 stops aways by bus.

It’s run down but it has potential early 18th century wooden panels refurbish with contemporary bedrooms modestly decorated 26 rooms slightly up market to the normal student accommodation.

Great place to stay, there are some issues but resolved once reported, staff is friendly. Best wishes for the Indian YMCA Birmingham, the only activity you can have inside hostel is table tennis

Students are wonderful people, but the administration is at a bad level and with a frivolous attachment to students trying to get as much money out of them.

SOME SUPPORT SRAFF COULD DO WITH BETTER TRAINING AND CLEANERS NEED MORE MANAGEMENT BACK UP

From Osman This my first night is a very warm and welcoming environment. The staff are compassionate and understanding of everyone’s needs and go out of their way to put a smile on your face especially by Susan
To be honest I have got different ideas before I come in unbelievable I recommend positive

I stayed there for 1 year, I’ve only recently moved on to my own flat. The rooms are clean with a bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers for all of your belongings. Meals are provided twice daily, breakfast is bacon, sausage, beans ect or a continental type and evening meals are varied with pudding and of a good standard . The staff are friendly, helpful and do not judge anyone. They also provide a support worker who will help as little or as much you want, obviously all people are different and some require more help than others. Overall, St Anne’s Hostel provides stability and a safe environment for men who have fallen on hard times for whatever reason and gives them a chance to turn things around and get back on with life.

Having stayed here, I felt it only right to leave a review. This is a very warm and welcoming environment especially when you’re down on your luck. The staff are compassionate and understanding of everyone’s needs and go out of their way to put a smile on your face especially by Micheala and Big Sharon, the domestic girls are also very lovely and do like a laugh and a joke, thank you to all at St Annes

satanns is a lovely place in nottingham of coarse nearly as good as here i just wish my 7 day a week chairaty work along with working for nhs social care act since 2012 act) no idea was any part of or obligated to be donating my entire to life to. along with the mental torture and being a lab subject for electrocution psychic driving experiments at (MK) for (KW) and keeping BT charged up would be nice if i.T pay enuff for their ac.com.add.ation for the ac me be host to afford to stay in me their at were realy is my geo graphi i take the red pills to see how far this ra,b,it hole go,s because what gos around il be back

Stayed Feb2016
The team were fantastic. Led by manager Mark Obell a very humble caring fellow, I was looked after very well, cared for, as I have a terminal illness, and I had a cooked meal prepared daily.
I thank Mark, and his team for there caring nature and a wonderful stay as I got much needed respite there.
The residents were no trouble and also helped take my plates away on occasion..
Thank you all Jehovah’s blessings forvthe wirk you all do for disadvantage and vulnerable of us in society.

It is a place for homeless males 25 and over .basically supporting homeless people and helps to move them into more settled lives .a dedicated support team out to help. They have independent living facilities next door with 19 flats and an extra rooming facility for shared living on Wyncliff road too.

****AVOID AVOID AVOID ****

Booked this stay over a year ago. To then wake up to an email sent at 12.42am saying they can’t host us at the accommodation. With no reason why and an automated email so wasn’t even sincere. The email was sent incorrectly first of all with the wrong date on it, to then get a second email with the correct date on it. Still no reason why they were cancelling

I saw this 2 hours before I’m due to travel to Birmingham with no accommodation to go to.

Rung booking.com and they were so helpful, and apologised on behalf of the hotel. And helped us find other accommodation.

Yet looking on booking.com they have the same room I booked a year ago, back up again and it’s now considerably more expensive.

Absolutely disgusted with how they were able to do this to someone on the day of travel.
And now I have to fight to get my money back.

Will never even look at this place to even contemplate staying.

They cancelled my room in Birmingham via Booking.com at 12.43am on the day I was due to arrive saying they were unable to host me, despite still having a room available on their website. I booked this room nearly a year ago for a concert, absolutely disgusting.

Was very disappointed, booked to stay for two nights. Flew in from Belfast and arrived at place. No one about and no way to gain access, checked reservation to then see that they had cancelled booking last minute due to leak. Had received no e-mail to say this. Was stranded in Birmingham with nowhere to stay and not knowing what to do. Communication with person was also dreadful and he wasn’t very helpful at all. Would have given 0 stars if I could.

很便宜的套房公寓
套房內基本設備一應具全，訂房網上照片如實呈現，算是CP值很高地點離鬧區不遠，不過附近超市都要走一小段距離，而且往市中心是上坡。
❌彼此隔間的隔音幾乎沒有，可以聽到隔壁打呼的狀態，然後室內地板不知道是怎麼鋪的，有人走動都有感覺，更嚴重的是洗衣機因為就在房間內，脫水的震動感非常誇張

Stayed for one night over Easter weekend. Great location and easy to get to. Easy check in and check out process (via text).
Clean and has what you need for a short stay. Took 1 star off because there were crumbs in the oven so it wasn’t cleaned – but in general it was clean.

AVOID

I ignored the reviews and I also found out my booking had been cancelled when I tried to check in.

clean, tv wasn’t present, small, no comfortable seating. two kitchen chairs are uncomfortable. two flat pillows. i could go on. biggest plus is its clean. kitchen good. small quilt on bed. wifi works

The people who reside there are amazing people as are the workers who support them

Such an amazing place to rebuild your life, first hostel that actually worked for me, thanks to all the staff support

I’ve been to a few hostels and this is definitely the best . Staff so understanding , helpful , genuinely care and nothing is too much trouble . Thank you for my stay

Such a good place to start your life again. The staff are extremely helpful and there is plenty going on to keep you busy

It’s a hostel for women leaving prison, the staff are supportive and the women can stay for about 3_6 months

DEMO TODAY 2PM VANESSA GEORGE IS IN THERE DEMO TO GET HER out of BIRMINGHAM THE BEAST

can i please get a email address

Although missing some of the basics, such as a lock or even a handle on the bathroom door, curtains that actually fit the beautiful window, and a wardrobe that doesn’t lean on you everytime you open it, it was okay. Very run down rooms. And currently undergoing renovations. But the staff, esp the 2 gentlemen on the front were great. No job was too big or small. Huge car park (free) and rooms were a decent size. Furniture requires upgrading, but room contained fridge, microwave and kettle! Handy location too.

It’s the worst hotel in the world. I found bed bugs, damp on the walls the carpet had damp marks on them it was not nice at all I had to stay up the whole night cause it was so dirty and as soon it hit day light I was out. I would not recommend it to friends or family. Everyone who reads this don’t waste your money on something like this it’s not worth your money. I have taken photos of the room I got its really bad I will try putting them up. This place needs to be shut down you can’t give someone with a 18month old baby a bed with bed bugs and all that it’s just not right. The staff Are friendly but it’s a shame on the rooms.

Terrible is being kind.This is not actually a hotel. It’s a doss house/half way house for the homeless and needy. Must of been 20 baby buggies lined up in a in reception room. Run down and in a very poor state. Was upgraded to ‘The Norfolk’ down the road. This looked ok from the frontage but still very disappointed with the room. 2 bathrooms in in triple room but one was still under construction. Full of plasterwork dust. Bed pillows like paving stones. Never ever again.

If your looking for a night in somewhere different and adventurous….well you found your place!!!! This exquisite suite features highly anticipated repulsive carpets which come with stained sheets and damp walls just for comfort not like many places this intriguing suite offers some of the best hygiene standards on the market today for instance you would find bugs around your bed with an exotic fragrance that is literally to die for….remember literally to die for! In the end I got my money back and walked it to Clarion collection and enjoyed the rest of my day

Well, where do I start? I guess it’s true when they say you get what you pay for – this hotel was £20 each for 6 of us!||||It was absolutely awful. From the outside the building looked it was falling down and there were old, disgusting, disused beds and mattresses outside.||||Once inside there were 20 or so buggies in the reception area. It looked more like a Mother’s meeting than a hotel. We were met by an abrupt guy who told us we were staying at the Norfolk Hotel down the road – much to our relief. We did wonder as a group if they they had more rodents than guests there! ||||Please do not visit or ensure you get a jab and life insurance first!

0 Stars this place really should not be allowed for anyone and the Birmingham council have the nerve to put my children and babies in this dump think again this place is utter disgrace and shameful the should be close to||And put in prison as they out family health as high risk. This is unacceptable and further action will be taking place for the people who come Aross this place report it and put it on public view thank you for nothing and trying to put my 9 month year old son with breathing problems in danger and my daughter with eczema. It mole all over the sealing, very nasty dead smell as if some is die in the room.

I usually stay at the Norfolk hotel. Hoever it was full last night and managed to find a small hotel further up the road. I made the booking via Laterooms and the room only cost me £22. The hotel was fine for a 1 night stay. I booked a single room, but was given a double room by the reecption staff.||The Hotel is more of a bed and breakfast than an actual hotel. The room was basic, but had all the things i needed, including a fridge and microwave!||I cant really complain about the hotel, and if my regular hotel is full again i will most likely be booking here again.