Set in leafy grounds, just a mile from Birmingham city centre, this historic hotel offers home-cooked food and elegant rooms with free internet. Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel is a 5-minute drive from the Bullring Shopping Centre. The spacious rooms are traditionally decorated, and each has a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities and a work desk. Some rooms have garden views, and the bathrooms have free toiletries and a hairdryer. The Terrace Restaurant serves a hearty breakfast every day featuring local & regional products. We are currently serving an evening menu from 6.30pm to 8.30pm Monday to Thursday. Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel is less than a mile from the International Convention Centre and the National Indoor Arena. On-site parking is available for a fee and New Street Rail Station is a 5-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Best Western
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.3
Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly front of house staff, and the cooked breakfast made the breakfast worth paying for.
  • Cathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old building with interesting architecture- but the rooms are lovely and modern and very comfortable. It’s a nice mix.
  • Heidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Could do with a touch paint in places carpet in halll a little grubby in places
  • Lynn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location to visit the university. Room was clean and comfortable. Reception area and lounge are ornate and beautiful.Breakfast was love with a good and varied choice.
  • Erin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I always stay here when I come to Birmingham - it’s a good location, can get to by tram from station, yet tucked away a bit. Good charm to the building.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good sized rooms, containing all that I needed. Great location and good value. Staff are pleasant and helpful. Good service.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly staff, huge rooms and great value being so close to Broad Street and Brindley Place which are great for food and drinks.
  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I got to my room, and found I had a huge suite (for such a low price!) with a giant bath, which after my journey (took double the expected time, because of road problems) I really appreciated for relaxation.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Historic building. Convenient location. Comfortable if a bit faded.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An interesting Victorian front of the hotel. It was surprisingly quiet in the rooms, despite the front of the hotel being on a busy road. The English breakfast was freshly cooked and very nice. There is a Morrison's supermarket down the road. The...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Heating
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £15 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules
Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as 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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please inform Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel

  • Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour

  • Check-in at Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Quadruple
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel is 1.7 miles from the centre of Birmingham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Best Western Plough and Harrow Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.