The Grand Hotel Birmingham
The Grand Hotel first opened it’s doors for business in 1879.
It is a one-of-a-kind building, an architectural treasure trove with the historic Grand Ballroom at its heart. The Grand Hotel has always been a part of Birmingham’s fabric. Having undergone a careful restoration from top to toe, it offers the best in modern service and hospitality in a setting where anything seems possible.
With 185 rooms and suites, the hotel is an inspiring mix of French Renaissance, Victorian and Art Deco features, all crowned by two penthouses that give guests spectacular views over St. Philip’s Cathedral and the city beyond. Every corner has been designed for grand moments. From the magical rooftop garden terrace to the glamorous new bar and restaurant that captures the excitement and spirit of the city.
Host events in state-of the-art meeting rooms, welcoming boardrooms that set the scene for any event, and the Grand Ballroom to make every occasion historic.
Welcome to a truly grand hotel!
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The Grand Hotel Birmingham has 11 rooms. The largest, Grand Ballroom, holds up to 500 guests seated or 300 standing.
- Grand Ballroom176-500 seated300 standingGround Floor
- Horton50 standingGround Floor
- Ballroom Balcony40 seatedFirst Floor
- Cathedral8-48 seated52 standing
- Colmore24-68 seated68 standing
- Church33-117 seated107 standing
- Regent28-66 seated60 standing
- Albion12 seated
- Chamberlain12 seated
- Temple50-12 seated112 standing
- Barwick14-50 seated30 standing
Travel Information
Birmingham Snow Hill (about 2 min walk)
Bull Street (about 3 min walk)
Corporation Street (about 4 min walk)
Birmingham New Street (about 8 min walk)
Getting to The Grand Hotel Birmingham by public transport
In Birmingham, The Grand Hotel Birmingham is about 2 minutes' walk from Birmingham Snow Hill (train) and about 3 minutes from Bull Street (metro). Walking times are estimates.
Getting to The Grand Hotel Birmingham by car
For sat nav, use the postcode B3 2BS.
Getting to The Grand Hotel Birmingham by air
The nearest major airports are Birmingham (about 6.7 miles away) and East Midlands (about 34 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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