Bloc Hotel Birmingham

"We’ve stayed here three or four times and it’s always been an excellent experience. We stayed in a Studio, which included a little kitchenette and lounge area in addition to the bedroom and bathroom that are standard in other rooms. The kitchenette included everything you’d need to make a coffee and a snack. The lounge area was perfect for relaxing before bed. The bed was comfortable enough, though a little hard, but we slept pretty well nevertheless. The fire alarm went off one night, which was thankfully a false alarm. However, this was mildly annoying as it woke us up and we had begun to evacuate by the time it was cancelled. We’ve noticed differences since the hotel was taken over by Marriott - the ability to check-in online, to use your phone as your key and to control the lights/AC remotely are all no longer available. This feels like a step backward. The in-room toiletries are also less ‘boutique’ and more ‘hotel-chain’ since the takeover. Decor is a little nicer, though largely unchanged. The Jewellery Quarter seems to develop more and more each time we visit. There are lots of little pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes popping up everywhere. It’s definitely an up and coming area and a place worth exploring."

"If you need the location it's a great choice. No frills, good value. Friendly staff."

"There were many good points to the hotel, great staff, really friendly and helpful but the room was tiny and no tea or coffee facilities which I would expect for nearly £90. Because I went with a friend and not a partner the layout was problematic, one person was trapped against the wall and difficult to get out in the night for the loo."