The Barn Hotel
9.1/10 (Based on 130 reviews )
The Barn At Berryfields, Meriden, CV7 7LB, United Kingdom
The Barn At Berryfields is an independent, family-run 33-bedroom hotel set in rolling countryside on the edge of Meriden, with convenient road links to the NEC, Birmingham Airport and surrounding towns. Accommodation is paired with an on-site 2 AA Rosette restaurant plus a café/pizzeria, bakery and bar; a private function room and regular seasonal events are also available. Public-facing listings indicate private on‑site parking (complimentary) and report the presence of EV charging at the property, though the hotel’s website does not detail charger models or numbers; guests should contact the hotel directly to confirm charging availability. Grounds and dining focus on local produce and informal countryside amenities.
Detailed Ratings
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- Hotel was spotlessly clean. Staff were friendly. Bed was comfy. Shower was powerful and warm. 10-15 min drive from the NEC where we were seeing a show. We also had Sunday lunch and breakfast at the barn restaurant attached and the food and service was also superb.
- Great place to stay staff excellent. breakfast spot on.
- Receptionist very welcoming and helpful, the rooms were spacious clean and very new 😀
- Nice clean room, brand new basically. Great TV. Probably the best shower 🚿 Ive had in a hotel in recent times. Location was only 10/15 mins from NEC area…. Food including breakfast was good. Good WiFi. Pleasant welcome and service. Will definitely return.
- Everything was perfect. Staff was professional. Hotel was clean. Peaceful stay. Location very good. Enough Parking. Room was big enough.
Negative reviews
- All very minor points but worth mentioning. Separate food facilities means getting cold n wet on the not so nice days…. A bit odd that you couldn't get terrestrial TV/Freeview on the TV. I made do with some streaming apps. Even with Aircon, felt a bit cooler than I'd have liked. No idea how the towel radiator switched on? A small fridge and a few extra touches would really make this the destination that it wants to be!
- No fresh milk for T&C
- We asked for more information about ev charging onsite before our stay, we did not receive an email response. We did get a phone call while on route but this was too late to re organise our journey to charge somewhere else on the way. This meant we had to go out to charge in evening rather than rest.
- Water isn't hot enough
- Noisy corridor led to a disturbed nights stay as it acted as a tunnel from end to end so sound just carried through. Room and bedding was damp due to fresh plasterwork I'm assuming… Concrete floorcovering really didn't help the situation. The TV was a nightmare to operate as could not find regular channels being some sort of internet only… Would never book again…
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham
8.8/10 (Based on 4031 reviews )
Resorts World Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, Bickenhill, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
Located within the Resorts World Birmingham complex on the NEC campus, Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham is a hotel with an on-site spa and leisure facilities and direct access to the resort’s restaurants and shops. The property operates an underground hotel car park (pre-booking recommended) and guests may use nearby multi-storey resort parking. The hotel indicates there are four EV chargers in the hotel car park for guests who have booked parking, listed as 7 kW and 22 kW units at a pay-per-kWh rate (around 29p), with additional charge points in the Resorts World multi-storey car park. Spa treatments, a gym and multiple dining options are available on site.
Detailed Ratings
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- Welcoming, the room was a good size with very good drinks facililities. The bed was comfortable and I had a good nights sleep. Breakfast was a wide ranging tasty choice.
- Spa included, electric car chargers (although it didn't work), clean room, actual bath and shower, breakfast good.
- Location, staff and rooms are very good
- The hotel was lovely, staff very friendly and helpful and the spa was just amazing!
- Close to NEC (less than 5 min walk), good parking, nice rooms and plenty of food options.
Negative reviews
- The shower water went outside the bath area and in the morning fluctuated between hot and cold. The safe was loose as it looked like it had tried to be fixed with too short a screw.
- Couldn't get through on the phone to clarify details. Checked in and ended up with wrong room category with my daughter in a room with free minibar instead of us! Didn't like the piano sealed up with sellotape in the foyer. As you're next to a music venue, it would be better to leave it open and encourage people to play.
- The reception queue was too long, there should have been more than one member of staff. The hotel is overpriced in comparison to others nearby and the casino had no atmosphere
- Could have got robes for the spa, also were a bit pushy about the VIP parking which when asked about over the phone said was no difference
- Needed more smoking facilities on different floors for us vapers
Fairlawns, Hotel And Spa
8.8/10 (Based on 704 reviews )
Little Aston Road, Aldridge, North Birmingham, Walsall, WS9 0NU, United Kingdom
Fairlawns Hotel and Spa is a family-run hotel set within nearly 12 acres of landscaped grounds on Little Aston Road in Aldridge, West Midlands. Accommodation includes contemporary rooms and suites alongside an on-site restaurant and a health club with spa facilities featuring an 18m pool, thermal experiences and outdoor hot tub areas. The property provides free gated parking for guests, including disabled spaces. The hotel also hosts six Type 2, 7 kW electric vehicle charging points located in a designated car park; these chargers are part of a public charging network and access/payment are managed through that network. The setting offers easy road access to local attractions and towns.
Detailed Ratings
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- My room was spotless and inviting. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the food was amazing! There was a vegan menu and it didn't disappoint – superb! There were little sweets left Out for me and tea, coffee and oat milk.
- Lovely friendly staff – good foods
- The staff, the room, the facilities were all exceptional.
- Clean, kind and friendly staff. Nice restaurant and bar Lovely spa experience
- Everything was absolutely spot on!
Negative reviews
- The bath plug wouldn't come out which did stress me a bit. I didn't like having to leave the water in there. This is the only thing I have to say as everything else was perfect.
- The lack of a pavement to leave the premises on foot, but that was the only thing and I wouldn't necessarily say it was bad.
- That we couldn't use just the pool, you had to pay to use all of the facilities. We only wanted the pool.
- Expensive
- When in my room in the morning the cleaning staff were very loud shouting to each other down the corridor.
Coombe Abbey Hotel
8.5/10 (Based on 2748 reviews )
Brinklow Road, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2AB, United Kingdom
Coombe Abbey Hotel is a historic country hotel set within about 500 acres of parkland on Brinklow Road, Coventry, combining period architecture and modern bedroom wings such as Park Priory. On-site facilities include a principal restaurant serving afternoon tea and all-day dining, extensive grounds with lakeside walks and a nearby Go Ape attraction, and meeting/event spaces. There is paid on-site parking with a pay-on-exit system and a requirement to settle charges within 48 hours of departure. The hotel provides on-site electric vehicle charging points operated via the VendElectric network; the official guest information lists eight devices and eight connectors (app access required, priced per kWh). Public transport links and main roads are nearby for easy access.
Detailed Ratings
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- Beautiful building and surroundings, staff were always available, prompt and helpful
- Good buffet ,everything you would want
- A beautiful historic building in amazing parkland We had a lovely dinner in the restaurant. Food fabulous and staff attentive and helpful
- The room was outstanding with a fabulous shower. Food quality and restaurant was excellent. The hotel was kept in very good repair and was beautifully decorated
- Quirky hotel, lovely setting, good food, including lovely buffet style breakfast. Lovely walks too. Appreciated the room upgrade.
Negative reviews
- Car park could have been better signposted
- Carpets were threadbare and marked
- Rooms a little dark for my personal liking
- Struggled to adjust the hot water temperature. Nothing else
- Could do with more staff on the ground. Waiting fir them to take dinner order. Dirty tables in bar area
Crowne Plaza Solihull by IHG
8.5/10 (Based on 1948 reviews )
61 Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3QD, United Kingdom
Crowne Plaza Solihull by IHG is a full-service business hotel located on Homer Road, within walking distance of Solihull station and with road links to Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre. The property offers 184 on-site parking spaces (registration at reception required) and explicitly provides EV charging: two chargers serving three parking bays (CHAdeMO fast connector and Type 2 socket), with standard parking charges applying. Facilities include an on-site restaurant and bar, an indoor heated pool and a fitness centre, plus meeting and business services. Rooms and public areas offer standard hotel amenities and accessible parking is available. The hotel sits on the town edge with good transport links.
Detailed Ratings
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- Great staff. Food brilliant. Room had good bed and bathroom.
- Perfect location, plenty of reasturants across the road unfortunately we had to cancel reservations due to one of the children being sick as we pulled up, staff were very helpful. Room was spacious bed was comfortable and room service was great and very reasonably priced for the kids meals
- The room and location
- I’ve stayed here a few times. A nice hotel in a good location representing good value for money. Friendly staff. The rooms have mini fridges – a useful addition.
- Excellent hotel and staff and super comfy room and beds. Lovely breakfast. Everything was brilliant and the staff were so friendly and nice. We loved it and will definitely be back. Thank you.
Negative reviews
- The room was v basic in furnishing. Tiny window
- No Netflix no complimentary water
- The pools a bit tired and very small but it’s useable
- 2 lifts out of action
- Car Parking as a guest should be free I feel for the price of the room
Hogarths
8.4/10 (Based on 728 reviews )
Four Ashes Rd, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8QE, United Kingdom
Hogarths is a full-service hotel located on Four Ashes Road in Dorridge, Solihull, set within landscaped grounds on the town’s edge and a short drive from Birmingham Airport and the NEC. The property offers guestrooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, meeting and conference spaces suitable for events, and leisure features related to its grounds. Complimentary self-parking is provided for guests, including accessible bays; the hotel also lists two on‑site electric vehicle charging points that are payable via a charging app. Recent public information confirms these stable, non‑dated facilities and the hotel’s general location and amenities.
Detailed Ratings
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- Fantastic location and facilities with lovely staff
- Lovely atmosphere and lively and warm
- Breakfast was excellent and very prompt. The room is clean although do not stay too near to reception as there is a little noise from the reception & air conditioning but it went off around 11pm. I always stay at this hotel when visiting the NEC.
- Very comfortable place to stay – relaxed and friendly – top quality coffeee and breakfast
- clean and comfortable room, great shower , bathroom fully equiped and clean. nice staff lovely breakfast.
Negative reviews
- Its clean and tidy & dinner is very good.
- I booked a room with a bath for a reason and was given a downstairs room which was disabled access so had a very low sink and no bath. I was given a tiny heater but the room was freezing, huge draft coming from the patio doors. I ordered breakfast to my room which I was very disappointed with if I’m being honest.was such a shame as the hotel is lovely a dinner was amazing but was let down by a lot.
- don't think anything could of been better , it suited our needs.
- Some areas require some loving care in communal parts and rooms ie carpets etc
- Patio door in room didn’t lock properly. Men’s toilets near bar poor condition. For the price would expect breakfast to be included and bathrobes in room. Slight unpleasant smell in room. Paid for breakfast on arrival but in the morning told it was still down as room only. No power by beds.
Park Regis Birmingham
8.3/10 (Based on 6694 reviews )
160 Broad Street, Birmingham, B15 1DT, United Kingdom
Park Regis Birmingham is a city-centre 4-star hotel on Broad Street, offering contemporary rooms and on-site facilities aimed at business and leisure travellers. The property provides secure parking in the adjacent St Martins Place car park (access via St Martins Street) with gated entry and payment at reception or a pay station; accessible bays are available. Electric vehicle charging is offered on-site and accessed via a charging network app; public listings indicate Type 2 sockets (around 7 kW) with a small number of chargers, typically pay-per-use and possibly requiring a network account. On-site dining, a bar with terrace, a fitness suite and a dry spa with treatment rooms are available, and major venues (ICC, arena, main train stations) are within easy walking distance.
Detailed Ratings
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- Car park easy to find but expensive at £26. Good sized room ,heating worked well.A good breakfast.
- Everything about it….wish I had time to try the spa …
- Clean and well presented hotel. Easy transport via tram from the centre of town and also good option of secure onsite parking.
- Very good hotel covers all your needs without being expensive
- Room was clean and spacious, really comfortable bed.
Negative reviews
- After upgrading to a deluxe room no fridge in room ,this is shocking and not acceptable ,especially if youre going to charge £26 to park. Food let down by staff being overwhelmed. A business hotel that will end up loosing business if it doesant start treating guests as guests and not poundsigns
- I was going to say the car park been a bit far away…but that's only because I had an event I was apart of so loading in for me was a little difficult
- Staff at check in and check out didn't seem very friendly. Some noise audible from neighbouring rooms. One lamp in the room not working and only one of the twin beds had a bedside plug.
- Poor mattress quality !! It was so old & lost its support
- The car parking & use of many lifts is tire some Makes it hard to easily go in and out of the hotel Seemed as if all the girls on the front desk had an attitude Very condescending Helpful but also could tell they had 0 customer service skills and didn’t like when you asked them a question
voco St. Johns Solihull by IHG
8.3/10 (Based on 2622 reviews )
651 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AT, United Kingdom
voco St. Johns Solihull is a full-service hotel on Warwick Road, a short walk from Solihull town centre and the train station, and within easy reach of Birmingham Airport. The property offers 201 rooms, an on-site restaurant and bar, and flexible meeting spaces. Leisure facilities include a You Fit health club with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and a gym. On-site parking is available for registered guests (parking fee applies). The hotel provides on-site EV charging pods — multiple stations with both rapid and standard charging points — allowing guests to charge vehicles while using the hotel facilities.
Detailed Ratings
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- Great hotel in fantastic location.
- I don’t eat Breakfast
- Room was a good size and breakfast was good.
- Friendly staff, good room and excellent breakfast
- The property was well located for work in Birmingham and the Airport. Staff were friendly and helpful and the room was comfortable and well finished. There were enough quiet spaces to work when needed
Negative reviews
- Heating wasn't working. Room was very cold overnight.
- Having to pay for car park
- No heating in the corridors and limited warmth in the bar area. The room was cold even though we had the heating on.
- Noisy neighbours at midnight in the corridor. Doors slamming etc…. woke me up 🙁
- We asked to be close to each other and put on different floors don’t understand why as hotel was fairly quiet
Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley
8.2/10 (Based on 4120 reviews )
The Waterfront, Level Street, Dudley, DY5 1UR, United Kingdom
Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley is a mid-scale waterfront hotel at The Waterfront, Level Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Set on a canal marina beside a major shopping complex, the property provides guest rooms, on-site dining and flexible meeting and event spaces. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, spa with thermal areas, sauna and a gym. An on-site car park is available; parking tariffs apply to some visitors and payment may be made via a charging/payment app or at reception. The hotel offers six on-site electric vehicle charging bays (22 kW) intended for guest use. The location is convenient for nearby attractions and regional transport links.
Detailed Ratings
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- Good hotel, spacious rooms and comfortable.
- It was spacious and clean
- I liked the breakfast, the bed was comfortable, beautiful scenic view from the room and the spa was amazing. The staff were polite & professional.
- The hotel was perfectly place for me to walk to 'parkrun' on Saturday morning. The size of the room was enormous with twin aspect views. It was lovely to have a bath too, to soak away the day's aches and pains.
- Great location for my business trip
Negative reviews
- Would have liked some healthier options for b fast though it was not bad!
- The bathroom light kept going off then the wall lights in the room also WiFi kept going off and there was a buzzing from the light switch & also a bit noisy from people walking through to there rooms ! i suffer with severe anxiety so did not have a good decent night's sleep at all
- Sadly, we did find the pillows uncomfortable & hard & the duvet quite thin and small…not the best night's sleep. Whilst there was a twin phone charger & lamp on one side of the bed, there was no such facility on the other side. It was also difficult to use the hair dryer in front of the mirror as the power sockets were awkwardly placed.
- The TV channels didn’t work
- Window didn’t open ! Bathroom a little dated
Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport – NEC by IHG
8.1/10 (Based on 2372 reviews )
National Exhibition Centre, Coventry Rd, Bickenhill, B26 3QW, United Kingdom
Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport – NEC by IHG is a mid‑scale hotel positioned on the perimeter of Birmingham Airport and adjoining the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Bickenhill. The property offers standard business and leisure facilities including meeting and conference spaces, an indoor pool with steam room, a fitness centre, and an onsite restaurant and bar. Onsite parking is available (charged per stay and operated on a first‑come, first‑served basis) and the hotel reports four EV charging points monitored by a third‑party operator, with a mix of faster and standard chargers. Public transport links and a shuttle to Birmingham International transport hub serve the location.
Detailed Ratings
ComparePositive reviews
- The receptionist I spoke to on the phone was exceptionally friendly, polite and very competent.
- Everyone was friendly and helpful
- Evening meal we're very good.
- Great location, clean rooms, comfy beds and the food was amazing.
- Swimming facilities
Negative reviews
- Dusty surfaces, dirty mugs at breakfast. A water fountain in the building would be good
- Temp control in the room was too wide, oscillated between too hot and too cool. Duvets are ridiculously heavy. Both of us sweated through the night with disturbed sleep. Just because some guests moan they are cold doesn't mean you have to subject everyone to a 15-18 TOG duvet without any options.
- Upon check-in I asked about accessibility to the swimming pool but it would have been handy to know I needed to collect a card to access it at the time of asking as we got down there and I had to come back up and stand in a long queue of check-ins at reception which could have been avoided if I’d have been made aware when checking in. £5 charge for room service – it was easier to come up the short hallway and collect myself £12 parking charge
- I couldnt find any faults.
- I went for a swim in the pool which was full of children- which is fine. None had swimming hats. There was a lack of appropriate supervision. There was not a separate lane for people who wanted to swim although this have could have been easily accommodated. Personal items had not been placed in lockers, rather in the private changing areas even when not occupied meaning there was no private space to change. It was not obvious from website that parking would be an additional (and expensive) cost. Room was good. Restaurant was good. Staff on Reception were also very pleasant.
Summary Table
| Position | Hotel | Rating | #Reviews | Stars | Staff | Cleanliness | Comfort | Location | Value for money | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Barn Hotel | 9.1▲ | 130▼ | 4 | 9.7▲ | 9.6▲ | 9.6▲ | 9.2 | 9.1▲ | 9.2▲ |
| 2 | Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham | 8.8 | 4031 | 4 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3▲ | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| 3 | Fairlawns, Hotel And Spa | 8.8 | 704 | 4 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 9.2▲ |
| 4 | Coombe Abbey Hotel | 8.5 | 2748 | 4 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.3▲ | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| 5 | Crowne Plaza Solihull by IHG | 8.5 | 1948 | 4 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 8.9 | 9.3▲ | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| 6 | Hogarths | 8.4 | 728 | 4 | 8.8▼ | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| 7 | Park Regis Birmingham | 8.3 | 6694▲ | 4 | 8.8▼ | 8.7 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| 8 | voco St. Johns Solihull by IHG | 8.3 | 2622 | 4 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| 9 | Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill Dudley | 8.2 | 4120 | 4 | 8.9 | 8.5▼ | 8.5▼ | 8.9 | 8.3 | 8.3▼ |
| 10 | Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport – NEC by IHG | 8.1▼ | 2372 | 4 | 8.8▼ | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.5▼ | 8.1▼ | 8.5 |
FAQ
voco St. Johns Solihull by IHG advertises multiple on-site charging stations with both rapid and standard points, so it’s the best choice when you need faster options. The hotel allows guests to charge while using facilities and parking for registered guests applies. Contact the hotel to confirm charger types and current availability before you arrive.
Coombe Abbey Hotel lists eight on-site EV devices and eight connectors operated via the VendElectric network, giving it the largest number of chargers among these properties. Access requires the VendElectric app and charges are billed per kWh. Check the hotel’s guest information or the VendElectric app for live availability.
Genting Hotel & Spa at Resorts World Birmingham is ideal for NEC visitors because it sits on the NEC campus and has four chargers in the hotel car park plus additional points in the Resorts World multi-storey. The hotel specifies 7 kW and 22 kW units with pay-per-kWh charging at around 29p per kWh. Pre-booking parking is recommended for guests who need a space.
Fairlawns, Hotel and Spa provides six Type 2, 7 kW charging points in a designated car park, all part of a public charging network with access and payment managed through that network. That makes it the simplest option if you require Type 2 sockets. Use the network app to start and pay for charging sessions.
The Barn Hotel reports on-site EV charging in public listings, but its website does not detail charger models or numbers, so you should contact the hotel directly to confirm availability. Guest feedback mentions communication gaps about charging, so a phone call or email before travel is advisable. The property’s listings also describe private on-site parking as complimentary.