Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel

This hotel is well located for central Birmingham without being in the city centre. It is close to the tram line into Grand Central Station or just a short taxi ride. It is also close to Edgbaston. The building itself is quite historic and full of character. Because of this it doesn't feature all the amenities that one would expect of a newer hotel. However the rooms are spacious and comfortable and the staff very friendly and helpful.

Hotel has a very spacious car park and close to the city centre. Inside it was very grand with beautiful furnishings. The reception and check-in were extremely friendly and helpful….thank you Carly. Some of the bedrooms have had a major make over and we had one of these. Ginormous comfy bed and lovely modern bathroom. We also had an accessible room at the back of the hotel that meant no steps for my mother, which was a real bonus. The bar was wonderful and luxurious. Breakfast had a huge range from croissants, toast, yoghurts, fruit, cereal and of course an excellent hot breakfast. If you are visiting Birmingham centre you couldn’t ask for a better hotel.

Ideal for a Birmingham shopping trip, tram stop over the road 👍

I found the Plough and Harrow very charming. I stayed 3 nights; Friday through Sunday. At no time was it noisy or uncomfortable. There are no elevators but since there is only one upper floor, that was no big problem. The hotel wraps around in a horseshoe shape and there are minor steps up and down to get to my room, but another guest told me that I could have gone the other way around, which I never did. The full English breakfast was very nice, and some of my friends had their various cheeses and pastries, coffees, teas, and juices all in the elegant main dining area. Within easy walking distance were several interesting pubs and restaurants. The Physician was notable among them, although the High Field restaurant was also pleasant. Also, within short walking distance is the tram that gets you into town, one way for 2.50 GBP (also known as Quids), or 5 Quid for the day. In town, I went to the Old Crown pub, the oldest in Birmingham, and it did not disappoint.