Copthorne Hotel
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Nice, clean hotel rooms, if a little dated. Very central to the hub of what is going on and the bar was quite expensive, but not extortionate. Had to coax the bartender to keep the bar open after a load of us came in from a great gig at the Town Hall.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 01 2009
We booked into the Copthorne Hotel Birmingham because my husband was attending a conference whose organizers had reserved a block of rooms. We combined the conference with a chance to visit London with our children aged 2 & 8. I don't know what the **** rating is based on. Arrived during an apparently unusually warm spell to discover the hotel rooms are NOT AIR CONDITIONED! We were offered an electric fan, which squeaked horribly when oscillating. The "re-do" seems to have consisted of installing a modern looking glass skin over an old concrete structure which was like sleeping in an oven. Even on the cooler nights, the noise from the busy motorway 5 stories below kept us awake since the open window was the only ventilation. Our 8 y.o. was really disappointed there wasn't actually a pool. I had schlepped swim gear along on the trip only because the hotel description here listed a pool. There was mildew in the shower but we did have a legitimate showerhead. The room's furnishings were definitely on the tatty side. Maybe the upper floors haven't been 're-done' yet. We asked for a bucket of ice delivered to the room, there aren't any ice machines, and were told there would be a 3 pound charge! We were asked if we'd like newspaper in the morning, thinking it was complimentary and only learned at check out we'd been charged. The staff were very friendly and helpful in accommodating the children, especially given that the rest of the clientele seemed to be business travelers and there was a big cricket tournament in town. We should have switched hotels after the first night. The hotel is located centrally, right by the ICC, Art Museum, Town Hall, Symphony, etc. There are, however, newer, nicer looking hotels located along the picturesque canal area, just as close to these and other attractions (Sea Life Center, shopping & restaurants) in the same or lower price range.
Reviewed by: ML Sylvester from on Aug 13 2008
Very accomodating FO staffs...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 06 2007
On arrival at the hotel, I was surprised at how different the hotel looked from the images that are on their website, the hotel reception was drab, old and dated. The rooms were, in my opinion, not anywhere close to the four star status they have been awarded. The decor looked like it had not been updated since the early 90s, and the bathrooms were old with stained walls and a shower that resembled a hose attached to the wall, making showering a difficult task.
Reviewed by: Joanne from on Jan 26 2007
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Overall a very pleasant hotel to stay in and close to the various shopping centres and other venues of interest. Well... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
This is a good City Centre Hotel which offers good value accomodation near to shops, restaurants and bars. The... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
The hotel is of good standard and the staff are very friendly but 2 things make it unlikely that we will rebook again.... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
The hotel is on the doorstep of the night life and shopping. Facilities are excellent and staff are pleasant and... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Stayed here several times before and would recommend this hotel as everything is within walking distance.Easy to get to... (read more)
Smart, modern hotel
Back to Copthorne Hotel
Nice, clean hotel rooms, if a little dated. Very central to the hub of what is going on and the bar was quite expensive, but not extortionate. Had to coax the bartender to keep the bar open after a load of us came in from a great gig at the Town Hall.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 01 2009
We booked into the Copthorne Hotel Birmingham because my husband was attending a conference whose organizers had reserved a block of rooms. We combined the conference with a chance to visit London with our children aged 2 & 8. I don't know what the **** rating is based on. Arrived during an apparently unusually warm spell to discover the hotel rooms are NOT AIR CONDITIONED! We were offered an electric fan, which squeaked horribly when oscillating. The "re-do" seems to have consisted of installing a modern looking glass skin over an old concrete structure which was like sleeping in an oven. Even on the cooler nights, the noise from the busy motorway 5 stories below kept us awake since the open window was the only ventilation. Our 8 y.o. was really disappointed there wasn't actually a pool. I had schlepped swim gear along on the trip only because the hotel description here listed a pool. There was mildew in the shower but we did have a legitimate showerhead. The room's furnishings were definitely on the tatty side. Maybe the upper floors haven't been 're-done' yet. We asked for a bucket of ice delivered to the room, there aren't any ice machines, and were told there would be a 3 pound charge! We were asked if we'd like newspaper in the morning, thinking it was complimentary and only learned at check out we'd been charged. The staff were very friendly and helpful in accommodating the children, especially given that the rest of the clientele seemed to be business travelers and there was a big cricket tournament in town. We should have switched hotels after the first night. The hotel is located centrally, right by the ICC, Art Museum, Town Hall, Symphony, etc. There are, however, newer, nicer looking hotels located along the picturesque canal area, just as close to these and other attractions (Sea Life Center, shopping & restaurants) in the same or lower price range.
Reviewed by: ML Sylvester from on Aug 13 2008
Very accomodating FO staffs...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 06 2007
On arrival at the hotel, I was surprised at how different the hotel looked from the images that are on their website, the hotel reception was drab, old and dated. The rooms were, in my opinion, not anywhere close to the four star status they have been awarded. The decor looked like it had not been updated since the early 90s, and the bathrooms were old with stained walls and a shower that resembled a hose attached to the wall, making showering a difficult task.
Reviewed by: Joanne from on Jan 26 2007
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Overall a very pleasant hotel to stay in and close to the various shopping centres and other venues of interest. Well... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
This is a good City Centre Hotel which offers good value accomodation near to shops, restaurants and bars. The... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
The hotel is of good standard and the staff are very friendly but 2 things make it unlikely that we will rebook again.... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
The hotel is on the doorstep of the night life and shopping. Facilities are excellent and staff are pleasant and... (read more)
Reviewed by: MyTravelGuide on Sep 29, 2005
Stayed here several times before and would recommend this hotel as everything is within walking distance.Easy to get to... (read more)
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