Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 star property
Travelers start each morning with a complimentary breakfast buffet before stepping out to explore Birmingham's top attractions just moments away

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Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre provides a practical base in Birmingham's center. Guests enjoy a free breakfast buffet each morning and can later relax with coffee and light bites at the on-site restaurant. The hotel offers WiFi access with views across the city.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(183 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Birmingham City Centre, Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG is in a walkable area in Birmingham with great shopping. Symphony Hall and O2 Academy Birmingham are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Mailbox and Broad Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Utilita Arena Birmingham or National Exhibition Centre. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Birmingham travel guide
Map
19 Holiday Street, Birmingham, England, B1 1HH

What's nearby

  • The Mailbox
    The Mailbox
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Symphony Hall showing interior views and theater scenes
    Symphony Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bullring Shopping Centre
    Bullring & Grand Central
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Birmingham Town Hall UK
    Broad Street
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brindley Place Tram Stop
    7 min walk
  • Birmingham (QQN-New Street Train Station)
    9 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Black Sheep Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Malmaison Birmingham
    5 min walk
  • The Soloman Cutler (Wetherspoon)
    5 min walk
  • The Botanist
    3 min walk
  • Gas Street Social
    4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Hotel near The Mailbox
Located close to Symphony Hall and Broad Street, Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Express Cafe and Bar, offers breakfast and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 250 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Express Cafe and Bar

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 18 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham City Centre Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham City Centre
Inn Express Birmingham City
Express Birmingham City By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham City Centre
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham City Centre by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham City Centre an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG Birmingham

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG located?

Located in Birmingham City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of The Mailbox and Symphony Hall. Utilita Arena Birmingham and O2 Academy Birmingham are also within 15 minutes. Brindley Place Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Library Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1299 out of 1986 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 518 out of 1986 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1986 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1986 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1986 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and professional staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
~The room was spotless, in a great location, few minutes walk from train station and close to great pubs, museums etc. Staff very friendly and helpful, strongly recommend staying in this hotel if you are visiting Birmingham
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Breakfast was quite busy and the lifts were very slow at peak times
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great friendly and helpful. Breakfast is good, all fresh and plenty
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are the most friendly iv ever come across. Great location for a night out in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant professional staff, clean and fresh room, great bed and pillow choice. Good location. Will revisit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely chap on reception. Clean room nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing, professional friendly and went the extra mile, Room and all hotel was spotlessly clean Evening meal again excellent staff perfect in everything they did Breakfast fresh Five stars all the way Well done team🙌
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean . Food was yummy and lots of different options for breakfast. The staff were really friendly and welcoming - Even gave us the option if we wanted a room on the top floor or bottom. Close to the shopping centre and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a superb hotel…. Very clean, lovely rooms, location excellent and a lovely breakfast… well done holiday inn express
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really clean, great location, quiet and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception staff friendly and welcoming, room clean and comfortable bed- great location to visit the Christmas market.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every member of staff were professional, alert and friendly! The hotel is spotless and rooms comfortably furnished and good temperature control.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room with a view, staff were friendly, breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, staff we’re great, room was lovely @ the breakfast was phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were welcomed warmly by Elsa. What a lovely lady. She explained what we needed to know whilst checking us in. This was done smoothly and efficiently. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable .. breakfast was excellent nicely cooked and plentiful.. a really nice hotel close to the centre
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent clean friendly hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean very close to where I was going for the evening.Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent reception and room was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kingsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the hotel was great from the room, the staff and breakfast was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chit Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast, though small room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025