Birmingham is great! Shopping, food, culture, it has it all. We went mid week and it suited us, but for evening entertainment, unless you have something booked either for the Hippodrome or Symphony Hall, I would recommend travelling closer to the weekend, as it seemed there were more events on in the evenings. We ventured into the Gay Village, as we had heard about the great party environment in the Village Inn, but sadlt they didn't open, despite saying on the website they were open from 5 pm daily. Whilst there, don't miss the Rag Market - it sells everything from pins to elephants, and everything in between! So if you're looking for something a little different, quirky, or even just a bargain, the Rag Market is the place to go.

Kate United Kingdom

Parts of Bham are a mess and need refurbishment. certain areas are completely taken over by ethnic minorities which do not have the same standards of a modern city and need a review of retail practices which seem to belong to a different country than UK. They are not an attraction to the Second City of the the UK. The central development of the city lacks any cohesion and the variety of architecture create a mess not expected.

donald starkey United Kingdom

the hotel was very convenient for the Utilita Arena. the lobby was modern and clean and efficient in checking us in the superior room was very very small, grubby in that there were scuff marks all over the walls and skirting with stains on the back of the toilet door with the obligatory human 'body' hair. There were hand prints on the walls which needed re-painting There was no room service menu and the provided app didn't give any information. Covid or no covid there is now no excuse not to stock the mini bar-especially as mask were not required throughout the hotel The breakfast was however great, good choice well presented and cooked as indeed was the room service meal ( quite pricey )

Bruce 33 United Kingdom

Birmingham has changed a lot over the past 20 years and really developed. The centre is quite compact so everything is walkable. Great choice of bars and restaurants, nice area around the canal for bars. If you combine it with seeing a show I don't think you can go wrong. The Bullring and Mailbox are great for shopping, mainly large brand names with few independent shops. For a one night getaway I'd say give it a go

Simon United Kingdom

We were impressed by the canals in the area and enjoyed that part of Birmingham. I think BIRMINGHAM needs to either ban cars or welcome them in the centre NOT WHAT THEY GET UP TO with a load of road works, confusing signs.

Val J.B. United Kingdom

We stayed in Birmingham as we were attending a concert at the O2 arena. The apartment we chose was perfectly situated for this. Short walk to the canals and great bars/restaurants on the Canalside. Overall a great trip

Carolyn United Kingdom