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Reviews of The Old Crown

188 High Street, Birmingham, B12 0LD, United Kingdom

#23 of 97 B&Bs and Inns in Birmingham

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Review score

Based on 742 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor mattress

    Great location for the 02

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Exciting and intriguing urban stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like, not advisable if you have mobility problems

    What an amazing venue! Surely the oldest place I have ever stayed and the pub downstairs was bang up to date! A fantastic fusion ! Helpful friendly staff, gorgeous towels and bedsheets and a great shower!!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    8.0
    Great reasonably priced room in historic old building near Birmingham city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wasn't an issue but breakfast is not available. Im sure food can be picked up locally. All in all - no complaints.

    Stayed in the hotel / pub because it was so old and looked great. Room was large and the bed was very comfortable. I booked one night and really enjoyed it. Plan a return visit and stay for longer. Really cool too. Food available in the evening in pub downstairs. I have stayed in pubs before and the noise has been a nightmare. Its unreasonable to expect no noise from a pub - I certainly had no concerns with noise during my stay. I was also able to leave my bag for a few hours - really important for travellers using public transport and wanting to explore without lugging bags everywhere.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The early check out was difficult but to be expected

    Super easy to get in and out at anytime and great facilities for the price

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extremely noisy even at 2/3am from outside traffic, but not the fault of the property!

    Great location for event at XOYO

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Ideal night stop if you’re looking for somewhere that is great value for money, within easy walking distance of the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to the centre of town

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have done with a bath

    One of the comfiest beds I've ever stayed in room was proper cozy

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy check in/out. Rooms comfortable and shared bathroom clean. Ideally located for gigs at nearby music venues. Good value for money.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked a twin room and it was clean, comfortable and In a great location. We had a shared bathroom which we initially thought would be a problem. But it wasn't, there were 2 bathrooms available and they were both properly clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful relaxing and extremely fast food service downstairs we enjoyed a steak and a shared platter. The hosts showed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As you would expect with a old property it has many creaks and unleveled floors the stairs to downstairs are quite steep so just be mindful of that.

    It’s the second time we have stayed here. The wooden beams throughout are enchanting. The building really is beautiful it’s quite a wonderful thing to have it still standing after all this time. We stayed in the room where the old crown sign protrudes put on the front and it was to be able to sit on the bench and drink our morning coffee and watch the world go by. We will for sure be back we love this place.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was extremely beautiful will definitely be staying there again

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    room was clean and comfy, staff were really friendly, building was easy to find and walking distance from everything we wanted to do

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Other than the coffee splashes on the wall I'm guessing from previous guests that's was only downfall. It didn't dampen our stay.

    Always a good stay. People are great here, easy to get anywhere. This place is steeped withhistory.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As it’s above a pub it’s very noisy until late

    Location was good for our night out

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    8.0
    Place to stay in Birmingham
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy during the night

    Lovely old pub hotel. Character. Very good value. Easy to find, easy to get to centre and train station

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    7.0
    quirky pub, lovely staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    quirky pub, lovely staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    7.0
    friendly staff, helpful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very friendly staff, flexible and helpful

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    9.0
    Gorgeous room and a lovely pub, would absolutely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit noisy outside the following morning, but completely our fault as we forgot to shut windows overnight! Cleaner knocking on our door at 9.55am.

    The room with en suite was absolutely gorgeous!! We could have stayed in the room and not bothered going out!!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paid parking

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    7.0
    A room above a historic pub
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was baking hot and there was no AC. The window could not stay open because the fitting is long term broken/removed. My room stank like the inside of Domino's on the first night because it was above the kitchen! The noise from two inconsiderate drunken girls in the next room (No2) was intolerable but this isn't the hotel's fault. A filthy hand towel was in one of the bathrooms for both of the days I was there. I seemed to be invisible while waiting at the bar downstairs until I had to be borderline rude to get noticed/served - although I get this problem in a lot of places!

    I assume this place was once a traditional coaching inn from horsedrawn transport days. It's pretty well as you'd expect for a room above a pub with live events and late hours! Tea making facilities in the room. Refurbished shared bathrooms. The bed was comfortable. There was a sink in the room. The Northern Soul event downstairs was fun.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    7.0
    Ideal for my needs, room was good for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room overlooked busy pub courtyard with loud music but was to be expected.

    Location for football and nightlife perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2024

    8.0
    Super comfortable bed. Great staff and great price.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room (5) smelt really badly of stale cigarette smoke

    Staff were all very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    8.0
    exiting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I message the staff a few days after because I forgot a t-shirt in my room but no one from the staff ever answered.

    I enjoyed so much the experience, for who likes party and historical ambient I supper recommend. There´s old pub just inside the hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just 3 minutes walking to Bull Ring and 2 minutes to coach Station.

    Stayed in July 2024

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