Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 92 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Restaurant
Stop by the hotel's bar/lounge, Oak Bar, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Exterior
The exterior of the Hotel is quite modern, it is low rise and is situated in a leafy green suburb of Birmingham.
Lobby
The lobby is medium sized and welcoming. It has some seating and a coffee and snack area. Coffee water and juice are available throughout the day.
Location
The Great Barr is ideally located for Birmingham and the midlands, Literally 5 minutes drive from the M6 Jnc 7. Much easier than driving through the city centre. Leave @ Junction 7 -M6 Motorway, follow A34 towards Birmingham, at Scott Arms junction turn right onto Newton Road for approx. 1 1/4 miles then take the right filter lane just past Malt Shovel Public House to Pear Tree Drive.