Rowton Hotel, Birmingham

The hotel is a bit off the beaten path in Birmingham Alcester Street but is close to the coach station and the glee club. Rooms were clean and comfortable, but the surroundings were a bit run down. Service was friendly but could improve below my window. The dining prices were reasonable, but breakfast could be better. Facilities are decent.

The hotel is located in an industrial area with good access to the city center and main roads, but the surroundings are industrial and not pleasant. The rooms had been poorly refurbished, felt small, and lacked sufficient plug sockets. The service was inconsistent, ranging from rude to accommodating. The dining experience was enjoyable, with buffet and made-to-order options available. Overall, the hotel offers a mix of drawbacks and positives.

The hotel had a mix of pros and cons. The rooms were clean, which was essential for me, but there were issues with a hot radiator left on the floor. The smell of smoke and damp was off-putting but seemed to improve by the next night.

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms, although functional, had some issues like slow drainage in the shower and a mismatch with the website's photos. The location wasn't ideal, with a shabby street littered with drug paraphernalia, but it served my needs. The service lacked politeness and efficiency, although there was free secure parking. The dining options were limited with a delayed start time, but the price was decent for what was offered.

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The location was ideal for my needs, near to where I had to go, but the room I was given had no WiFi and the mattress was uncomfortable, leading to a disappointing overall stay. However, the service I received from the staff, who were very helpful and friendly, somewhat made up for the room issues.

The hotel was in a nice location, but the rooms lacked cleanliness and maintenance. The service was mixed, with some staff being helpful, but others were rude. The dining experience left much to be desired with cold food and a lack of staff presence. The facilities were average at best.

The hotel had a bit of a mixed experience. The rooms were quite old, with a stale cigarette smell, and the carpet was dirty in some areas. However, the staff were very understanding, kind, and overall brilliant despite the long check-in wait. The location had some drawbacks with a rough area and public play area as the 'garden,' but the low price made up for it. Dining was good but slightly on the expensive side. Overall, a decent stay with some positives amidst the negatives.

The hotel was clean, tidy, and well-presented, but the room was small and needed redecorating. The heating took a long time to warm up, which was very inconvenient. Despite being told it takes 20 minutes to heat up, the room remained freezing even after an hour. The service, on the other hand, had its ups and downs, ranging from impolite behavior to much kinder and more respectful interactions. The location was somewhat challenging, not as close to the city center as expected, and walking through rough areas at night was scary. However, it was praised for its proximity to the O2 and Birmingham central. The dining experience left much to be desired, with cold food and poor staff attention. The facilities were lacking in some aspects, notably the absence of power outlets and a proper restaurant.

The hotel is in an industrial area, not well-lit, about a 15-minute walk back from the town center. I would recommend paying a bit more to stay at a decent hotel and avoiding this hotel of horrors. Close to the city center and the O2 Academy.

The hotel had a perfect location, just a 10-minute walk to work in the city center. The rooms were unacceptably dirty due to no water or bad fixtures. The service was really nice, and the staff were very friendly and cooperative. The dining experience was the worst disappointment of all, with everything cold and no staff in sight to ensure hot and fresh food. The hotel was full of rubbish, alcohol bottles, beds, and mattresses outside, but the location itself was friendly, helpful, and polite, making for a lovely night's stay. Despite the cracked and poorly sealed windows, the reception manager, Amy, was extremely helpful, apologetic, and embarrassed about the issues in the room.