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Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Close to The Bear Grylls Adventure, Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC offers a warm retreat with a restaurant, bar, and garden. Enjoy breakfast at The Lobbyist Bar Lounge or rent a car on site for easy exploration. With in-room WiFi and luggage storage available upon request.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed (1 Super King)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (1 Super King)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Marston Green, a neighborhood in Birmingham, Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG is near the airport and on a lake. O2 Academy Birmingham and Cadbury World are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Resorts World Birmingham and Bullring & Grand Central. Check out an event or a game at National Exhibition Centre, and consider making time for The Bear Grylls Adventure, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Pendingo Way Natl Exhib Ctr, Birmingham, England, B40 1PS

What's nearby

  • Resorts World Birmingham - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Resorts World Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Bear Grylls Adventure - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Exhibition Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • National Motorcycle Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Solihull Hampton-in-Arden Station - 5 min drive
  • Air Rail Link Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Genting Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Piazza (Wetherspoon) - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Resorts World Birmingham
Located close to The Bear Grylls Adventure and National Motorcycle Museum, Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Lobbyist Bar Lounge, offers breakfast, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as car rentals on site and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Barbecue grills, concierge services, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 242 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, video-game consoles, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 18.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 11 Bar and Grill
  • The Lobbyist Bar Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 18.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG located?

Located in Marston Green, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Resorts World Birmingham and The Bear Grylls Adventure. National Exhibition Centre and National Motorcycle Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Air Rail Link Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Birmingham International Station is 27 minutes.

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Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here - went for the buffet breakfast and was glad I did!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Food was tasty room clean and comfortable vey helpful staff. I would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, very nice people , great area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very personable and worked to help you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality hotel, convenient for the NEC and other local attractions. Well maintained and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View of the lake and the resort area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean nice room’s friendly staff easy check in and 2 minutes walk to where we was going. Very good parking would highly recommend and would use this property again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is spacious, very clean, staff friendly. The rooms are a good size, very quiet, comfortable and clean. You don't know you're near a major airport as its so quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely surroundings and modern clean hotel with excellent bar and restaurant which is close to resorts world
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Third year for us here for Gardeners World expo at NEC. Ideal location, nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Excellent location for pulse live and resorts world. Super friendly staff and overall lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel and great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Arpna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient short, walking distance from Birmingham International train station and NEC.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great hotel and very quiet for being close to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel no complaints at all
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice and well operated standard hotel, but the age starts to show.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice hotel, convenient for our conference
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. It was clean and comfortable and so close to Crufts!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the airport, nec and Resorts World and a short train ride from the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, great location! Staff wonderfully helpful, I left a jacket in my room and they were super helpful getting it back to me! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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