Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham

Old Macdonald had a 5-star Hotel - eee ai eee ai oh

Advantages: It's spectacular and surprisingly quiet and the best location in the city
Disadvantages: Parking, high prices.

As a student at Oxford University in the late 1980s, the Randolph seemed like the physical embodiment of the class divide that afflicted poor kids like me who came from state schools from the much wealthier students who took the affluence and grandeur of the city's finest hotel entirely in their stride. I'd never been in such a grand hotel and the closest thing to a grand building in my home city was the local branch of Lloyds Bank. My flat mates' parents would arrive each term and take us out to the Randolph for rather staid Sunday lunches in the spectacular high ceilinged dining room where we'd sit and watch the world cycle by through the tall windows. By contrast my parents would visit bringing a bag full of fish and chips or a Chinese take-away. I can't really say that we enjoyed the Randolph that much more than a take ...

koshkha 11.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford

Birmingham Britannia Hotel - Average

Advantages: central location, reasonable room size
Disadvantages: dated furniture, noisy generator, rubbish towels

I stayed at this hotel for work purposes on Monday 3rd March in a single room on the sixth floor. We paid £70 B&B. My initial reaction was to be extremely negative about this hotel, however, on reflection i think it is important to point out some of its good points. I would not say it was an enjoyable experience, however, it was adequate and i've had worse! On the plus side - This is a proper city centre hotel - right in the centre of town, close to shops. If you are visiting Birmingham to shop, this is perfect. The kettle and toilet were clean, which is always a good start! The member of staff who booked me in was pleasant and helpful. There was an error with our booking, we had 4 rooms booked, but only two of us were on the list. She gave me the list to check through - which had other guest's names and personal details ...

claire.wizzbiz 18.04.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Britannia Hotel, Birmingham

The Hotel Which Time Forgot

Advantages: Cheap, great location
Disadvantages: Thin walls, decor has seen better days

I have stayed in hotels from time to time after a night out as it often works out as cheaper than getting a taxi home for me! This is what first brought me to stay at the Britannia, and I have stayed there a total of 4 times so far. Features Provided in the Hotel The Britannia Birmingham is a large hotel in the city centre of Birmingham, and part of a chain of Britannia hotels across the country. The Britannia boasts: 195 rooms General Restaurant Bar 24-Hour Front Desk Non-Smoking Rooms Business Centre with free of charge internet The 9th floor of the hotel is devoted to conferences and banquets Room Service Check-In from 14:00 hours Check-Out until 11:00 hours Price I usually book my stays at the Britannia through lastminute.com as I find it is often cheaper than just turning up on the day ...

CezaWeza 12.03.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Britannia Hotel, Birmingham