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 Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel

Cuckoo Road, Heartlands Parkway, Birmingham, B7 5SB, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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7.8
Good
1,321 reviews

Everything was great: Parking, Facilities, Breakfast, Staff. Above all, the air conditioning was fantastic with it being 36 degrees. Thank you!

Roz United Kingdom

Brilliant - As always with Holiday Express Inn. Location - near lots of places to eat. Comfort - Really good air conditioning in 35 degree heat. Ease - parking is ideal. Welcoming - Staff helpful and polite.

Roz United Kingdom

They have air conditioning in rooms, which is not standard at this price range

Milan Czech Republic

Good choice of breakfast. Very Friendly staff. Sufficient car parking. Clean and spacious room.

Paul United Kingdom

Gluten free bread and cereals available. Cooked food was hot and plentiful. Plenty of choice for breakfast. Staff were excellent. Great location.. 5 minute walk to star city and bus stop to Birmingham.

Tony United Kingdom

the staff were friendly and helpful. the room was very clean and the bed was comfortable .

Sarah United Kingdom

loved the staff - a little bit too far out from the NEC. Breakfast was good.

Denise United Kingdom

Clean and comfortable room , good choice and availability at breakfast

Angela United Kingdom

The staff were friendly and helpful, even going so far as to order us a taxi to Alexander stadium for the Commonwealth Games. At breakfast they came and checked everything was to our satisfaction and that we had no eating disorders.

Joanna United Kingdom

Breakfast was excellent,plenty of choice. Location was a bit out of the way but public transport and taxi service excellent.

Stokes United Kingdom
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Everything was great: Parking, Facilities, Breakfast, Staff. Above all, the air conditioning was fantastic with it being 36 degrees. Thank you!”
    Roz Roz United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Brilliant - As always with Holiday Express Inn. Location - near lots of places to eat. Comfort - Really good air conditioning in 35 degree heat. Ease - parking is ideal.”
    Roz Roz United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “They have air conditioning in rooms, which is not standard at this price range”
    Milan Milan Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Good choice of breakfast. Very Friendly staff. Sufficient car parking. Clean and spacious room.”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Gluten free bread and cereals available. Cooked food was hot and plentiful. Plenty of choice for breakfast. Staff were excellent. Great location..”
    Tony Tony United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the staff were friendly and helpful. the room was very clean and the bed was comfortable .”
    Sarah Sarah United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “loved the staff - a little bit too far out from the NEC. Breakfast was good.”
    Denise Denise United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean and comfortable room , good choice and availability at breakfast”
    Angela Angela United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff were friendly and helpful, even going so far as to order us a taxi to Alexander stadium for the Commonwealth Games.”
    Joanna Joanna United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was excellent,plenty of choice. Location was a bit out of the way but public transport and taxi service excellent.”
    Stokes Stokes United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location8.2
  • Free WiFi8.0

With free parking, a café bar and large rooms, this modern Holiday Inn Express Star City is just off the M6. There is easy road access to Birmingham city centre, 2.5 miles away.

This Holiday Inn Express is next to the Star City entertainment complex. There are restaurants, a 30-screen cinema, tenpin bowling, a casino and a family climbing centre. Aston Villa FC is 1.5 miles away.

The hotel is less than a mile from Aston Rail Station. Trains take 7 minutes to reach Birmingham New Street Rail Station in the city centre.

The good-value rooms have flat-screen TVs, work desks, telephones, large showers and tea/coffee.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 22 Jul 2009.
 Hotel chain/brand: Holiday Inn Express

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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4 reasons to choose Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel

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  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

7.8
Good · 1,321 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities7.9
  • Cleanliness8.3
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money8.0
  • Location8.2
  • Free WiFi8.0

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  • Roz
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Everything was great: Parking, Facilities, Breakfast, Staff. Above all, the air conditioning was fantastic with it being 36 degrees. Thank you!”
  • Roz
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Brilliant - As always with Holiday Express Inn. Location - near lots of places to eat. Comfort - Really good air conditioning in 35 degree heat. Ease - parking is ideal. Welcoming - Staff helpful and polite.”
  • Milan
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “They have air conditioning in rooms, which is not standard at this price range”
  • Paul
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Good choice of breakfast. Very Friendly staff. Sufficient car parking. Clean and spacious room.”
  • Tony
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Gluten free bread and cereals available. Cooked food was hot and plentiful. Plenty of choice for breakfast. Staff were excellent. Great location.. 5 minute walk to star city and bus stop to Birmingham.”
  • Sarah
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the staff were friendly and helpful. the room was very clean and the bed was comfortable .”
  • Denise
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “loved the staff - a little bit too far out from the NEC. Breakfast was good.”
  • A
    Angela
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Clean and comfortable room , good choice and availability at breakfast”
  • Joanna
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff were friendly and helpful, even going so far as to order us a taxi to Alexander stadium for the Commonwealth Games. At breakfast they came and checked everything was to our satisfaction and that we had no eating disorders.”
  • Stokes
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast was excellent,plenty of choice. Location was a bit out of the way but public transport and taxi service excellent.”
Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • What time is check out
    11am
    Asked about: Twin Room - Non-Smoking • Answered on 9 July 2019
  • Hi - do you have any cots for babies?
    Good Evening Yes we do have cots, this is based on availability Kind Regards
    Answered on 23 August 2021
  • can I check in at 12:30 pm ?
    I will make a note on your Reservation Regards Stephen
    Answered on 1 August 2020
  • I have got 2 children was well I would like 1 double bed and 2 single beds in the same room please
    Hi, There are family rooms with a double bed and a sofabed in same room would you like that?
    Asked about: Standard Double or Twin Room • Answered on 26 November 2021
  • hi are you only excepting bookings from key workers or is this out of date information?!? thanks
    Hi, We are accepting all bookings, I'm afraid that information is out of date.
    Answered on 14 December 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • StarCity
    0.2 miles
  • Aston Hall and Park
    1.2 miles
  • Villa Park
    1.3 miles
  • Birmingham Science Park Aston
    1.6 miles
  • Aston University
    1.8 miles
  • Millennium Point
    1.8 miles
  • Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
    1.9 miles
  • St. Andrew's Stadium
    1.9 miles
  • Birmingham City University
    1.9 miles
Top attractions
  • Bullring Shopping Centre
    2.3 miles
  • Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
    2.5 miles
  • Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
    2.5 miles
  • Coffin Works
    2.6 miles
  • Library of Birmingham
    2.7 miles
  • Symphony Hall
    2.8 miles
  • Arena Birmingham
    2.9 miles
  • Broad Street
    3 miles
  • Brindleyplace
    3 miles
  • Cadbury World
    5.9 miles
Public transport
  • Train Witton
    1.4 miles
Closest airports
  • Birmingham Airport
    6.2 miles
  • East Midlands Airport
    31.8 miles
  • Gloucestershire Airport
    44 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Open Lobby

    Menu: Buffet

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Secured parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

07:00 - 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Currently due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic we are only key/essential workers (with proof on check in) on a single occupancy basis. This is due to the UK government restrictions on house hold mixing. Full matching ID is required for double occupancy bookings.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Open Lobby

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham Star City, an IHG Hotel is 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham.