Reviews of Bloc Hotel Birmingham 3 stars
Caroline Street, Birmingham, B3 1UG, United Kingdom
#17 of 72 hotels in Birmingham
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 5437 hotel reviews
8.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
8.7
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Craig
United Kingdom26 reviews8.0“Bloc hotels always do what they say on the tin”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room - No Window
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Convenient location, you know what you’re getting and get what you’re expecting
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Fidelis
United Kingdom1 review9.0“It was a wonderful experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room - No Window
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The ease with which the facilities were operated technologically
The electronic gadgets and how the property was controlled using technology
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Orisalade
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Best”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Rayla
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
People drunk hanging around in the corridors outside the room and in the lobby downstairs, noise outside room till 3.30am
Room was really nice a bit compact but had all facilities of an apartment
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Diane
United Kingdom30 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great value for money in a good location”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
No kettle in room. Paid coffee & tea available in reception but machine was a little temperamental!
Absolute bargain - compact room but very comfortable and reception staff were friendly and helpful. Plenty of on-street parking available right outside the hotel.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Lisa
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Very comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Mix up over upgrade but staff sorted it out well.
Great value, polite staff and comfortable stay.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Jord
United Kingdom5 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room - No Window
- • Stayed 1 night
Air con was better before the app, I found the room a bit too warm and stuffy. The showerhead had a few blocked/wonky holes
I've always liked the bloc
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Lauren
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great hotel! Value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely hotel. Very modern and nice decor. We booked a superior double and it was the perfect size. Nice touch with the coffee machine, biscuits and complimentary water. Very convenient to be able to control things from your phone and the iPad by the bed.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
B
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
First time staying in a Vista Plus room and will definitely book this again! Perfect room for a night or two, great location in town, staff super friendly and helpful. Thanks!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
David
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Enjoy the room staff were fabulous”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The pillows were awful so uncomfortable I couldn’t fall sleep untill 4 am. And I showered before bed. So getting up to use the toilet I had wet feet not pleasant in the middle of the
Great location for me. Hotel was great bed was comfortable room was fabulous. And great telly
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Lauren
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Brilliant”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Spacious
Clean, modern
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Donata
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom and toilet together
Clean tidy
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Ian
United Kingdom36 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Definitely recommend!”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room - No Window
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Twice ive arrived to an empty front desk and waited 20 mins to check in.
Beautiful design and very fresh clean feeling, First time usuing the app which you use your phone to open doors lifts etc its pretty cool!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Grace
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Overall nice stay and good facilities”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Slightly overpriced
Clean and modern
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Sara
United Kingdom10 reviews9.0“Decent stay, clean room, it’s all we needed really.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room - No Window
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Needs a towel rail somewhere in the bathroom. Incredibly small space. Nowhere to unpack clothes to, not a single drawer and barely enough floor space to open suitcase. Bed not made daily.
Great location, very secure. Very simple room but very comfy. Good shower. Cool app for controlling everything. Towels renewed daily.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Phoebe
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room - No Window
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom - very small, is a wet room that includes the toilet. If you have a shower the toilet and sink gets very wet due to how small the room is
Comfy bed Can connect Netflix to the Tv Keyless key card
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Brenda
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Great stay for a night modern and clean”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Could have had tea and coffee in room
Clean and inexpensive
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
Aisha
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Amazing and comfortable stay, close ride to main city!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
- The iPads used to control lighting and ambience lagged severely. Thankfully, light switches were provided and we used these more often. - Toilet paper was quite thin. - Some amenities supplied felt slightly inadequate — there was no dish-washing sponge, dish drying towel or toilet brush.
+ It was extremely comfortable. + Apartment was even more spacious than the pictures suggested. + It was a short walk to the metro that takes you into the main city in just 5 minutes. + The place felt high-tech and cool. Didn’t feel like we were in Birmingham! + Having two TVs (one in living room, one in bedroom) was amazing. Bonus points because they were smart TVs with streaming services and screen mirroring feature. + It was so well-cleaned — the first place we have ever stayed that actually had clean TV remotes. + Shower was great and easy to use. + Location was easy to find by delivery drivers.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Martin
United Kingdom7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room - No Window
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean Only problem for people that don’t have smart phone
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Francesco
Italy34 reviews10 helpful votes8.0“Nice but would not choose the same room again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room - No Window
- • Stayed 3 nights
I booked a room without window but going back I would not repeat the same choice (it was stated during reservation process so it was my mistake)
Staff was friendly and helpful. The app for room controls is nice and easy to use. Hotel is in good position.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 12 February 2024
Alex
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Excellent staff, very nice rooms that weren’t expensive :)”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room - No Window
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The pillow was a bit too stuffed up for me but I’m just very picky
I like the fact it’s very modern and the staff were amazing.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Tom
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Great value for money.. super location, beautifully designed rooms..if a bit small!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The rooms were TINY! And no tea/coffee in rooms was a shame.
Great fixtures and fittings and spotlessly clean. The design was quite cool and the location was excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Sally
United Kingdom18 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Ideal for short stays.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom!.. It's designed as a wet room. With a glass door to the bedroom, which is only fosted out in the middle. Not much privacy once you're inside. Also, pet hate of mine.. no where to hang your towel up while you're showering, so it gets soaked!
The location was excellent, very quiet too. The hotels security was exceptional. The rooms were clean and tidy. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Joanna
United Kingdom17 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The rain!!!!
Excellent value for money
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Vicky
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Perfect for our needs”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room - No Window
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There really isn’t anything we didn’t like. We had a basic room with no window. This was perfect for one nights stay.
Clean and good value for money. The Staff were very friendly and very helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
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