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Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel

3.5 star property

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Step into the historic charm of Plough & Harrow, a traditional brick building with arched windows and a symmetrical facade.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at this hotel's dining area, where a traditional full English breakfast is served.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and window with curtains.
Enjoy a tranquil outdoor space with picnic tables, lush greenery, and a traditional brick building in the background.
Experience the grand piano and comfortable seating area in our elegant lobby.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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135 Hagley Road, The Plough & Harrow/135, Birmingham, England, B16 8LS
  • Broad Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • International Convention Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (With SofaBed)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (With SofaBed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel

Hotel with bars, a short walk to Broad Street
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and a conference centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business centre and conference space are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel offers 44 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Broad Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy British cuisine and garden views while dining at Terrace Restaurant
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and wedding services
  • 9 minutes by foot from Broad Street and a 3-minute drive from University of Birmingham
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 2153 square feet (200 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Birmingham hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Terrace Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in British cuisine and only serves breakfast. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Beauforts Traditional Pub – This lobby lounge specialises in British cuisine. Open selected days.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Beauforts Traditional Pub
  • Terrace Restaurant

Things to do

  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (2,153 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 22 December and 1 January.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.5 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Historical Hotel with tons of charm and comfort

If you are looking for a hotel with charm and an old world feel, this is it. While it's not one of those chain hotels, it's got a comfy, cozy feeling with lots of history (Tolkien stayed here). The rooms are very comfortable with lots of charm & character. I can't say enough about how nice & welcoming the staff is either. Top notch. Order the morning breakfast, well worth the cost. Very close to Uni of Birmingham & about 2 miles from Bull Ring, downtown area. Right on transit routes, so no need for a car. Very close by a grocery store. Honestly, couldn't be happier with my choice. If you are looking for a chain hotel, this isn't it, but if you are looking for something different, this is the place for you. 6 out of 5 stars. AMAZING
Stairwell to rooms
Wider view of stairwell
Tolkien sign
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to get your head down if working in Birmingham
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay, wasn't at the hotel for long, just to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a lovely place to stsy would come back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wing Hei Cheryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff is friendly and helpful. Just the bathtub inside my room got a bit of leakage problem.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Emma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Shame…could be better and I won’t return!

Tv would not work. I went to reception and the receptionist said ‘oh yeah, I know about that’! Came to my room and pulled a wire out and put it back in again saying that every time I put the tv off and in again I had to do that! Said the ‘maintenance man’ said it was fine if they just do that and so it’s working!! So in the morning I nearly pulled the tv off the wall to get it to work by pulling out a wire at the back of it and having to put it back again! £15 for overnight parking, a bit steep!! Struggled to climb into the bath to get a shower and I am middle aged, not too old, as it’s a huge step over due to tiling edging! Room was freezing! Breakfast was delicious but both toasters broken, again, told it was known about but the ‘maintenance man’ just wiggles it and says it’s working! Shame about the faults and freezing room because it could be grand! I travel weekly and certainly won’t be going back! I need to relax when I am away with work, not go to reception find someone to fix the tv that they know is faulty and ask for help with a simple toaster…oh, and sit cold at night watching the tv (eventually)!…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LONCHANTY

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

JJ

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired and dated accommodation.

I’m normally a fan of Best Western hotels, they’re usually in some old, interesting and quirky buildings. Although the frontage of this hotel is quite appealing the main accommodation is somewhat soulless and rundown 60’s vibe. However the main concern was the cleanliness of the room, especially the bathroom. It looked as though it hadn’t had anything more than a cursory wipe over in years. The toilet was constantly running, the plastic bath panel was damaged and there was mould around the edges of the floor. The whole place needs a good clean and uplift. Which is a shame as it’s in a fairly convenient location close to Edgbaston and a short tram ride into town. The staff were helpful and the breakfast enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty run down property, needs a lot of TLC. Never stayed at a hotel before that has run out of tea bags at breakfast of all things. Food in the restaurant was nuked before leaving the kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Freddie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointingly poor service

Disappointed to learn there is no restaurant available at the weekend, and the breakfast service was very poor. The parking was an expensive addition for those not booking direct with the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value for money

Can’t beat this hotel for value. Free parking makes it very affordable, spacious rooms, just a little dated. Lovely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice shower. Interesting building.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room upgrade. Very friendly staff. Nice historic building too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anouk

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay as always
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gidhin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good one
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024