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OYO Rowton Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reception
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Hallway

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Alcester Street, 145, Birmingham, ENG, B12 0PJ
  • Place, Bullring & Grand Central
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Birmingham Hippodrome
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, O2 Academy Birmingham
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

Located in Birmingham City Centre within a short walk of Bullring & Grand Central, OYO Rowton Hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Utilita Arena Birmingham. This 241-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Bullring & Grand Central - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Birmingham Hippodrome - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • O2 Academy Birmingham - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Mailbox - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Victoria Square - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Five Ways Tram Stop - 5 min drive
  • Birmingham Bordesley Station - 9 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rainbow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Upper Crust - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪NQ64 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dead Wax Digbeth - ‬9 min walk

About this property

OYO Rowton Hotel

Guests staying at OYO Rowton Hotel have access to a ballroom and wedding services. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Free toiletries are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 7.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Princess Helena Suite
  • The Naylor Bar

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1903
  • Renovated entire property - January 2017
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.00 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 7.95 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.00 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Paragon Birmingham
Paragon Hotel Birmingham
Rowton Hotel Birmingham
Rowton Birmingham
Rowton
Rowton Hotel
The Rowton Hotel
OYO Rowton Hotel Hotel
OYO Rowton Hotel Birmingham
OYO Rowton Hotel Hotel Birmingham

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near OYO Rowton Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Birmingham City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Hurst Street and O2 Institute. You'll also find Utilita Arena Birmingham and Bullring & Grand Central within a short drive.

Is there parking available at OYO Rowton Hotel?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible parking available.

Does OYO Rowton Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, OYO Rowton Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at OYO Rowton Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at OYO Rowton Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and wedding services at this hotel.

Does OYO Rowton Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does OYO Rowton Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, OYO Rowton Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Naylor Bar.

Does OYO Rowton Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from OYO Rowton Hotel?

The closest major airport to OYO Rowton Hotel is Birmingham Airport (BHX), which is 9.1 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at OYO Rowton Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at OYO Rowton Hotel.

Does OYO Rowton Hotel offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at OYO Rowton Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

OYO Rowton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

4.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 205 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 360 out of 1000 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

JK

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was fine, staff were helpful room was fine shower was good. Tea coffee and TV. All I expected worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give it a miss

Very tired room. Single glazed windows which were very dirty. Really thin pillows.damp stains around the windows. No tea at breakfast. Didn’t help that I was stopped by a chap as I was arriving. Asked me if I was staying there and told me he’d checked in then straight out. Showed me pictures of dried vomit in the corner of the room and dirty stained sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jesus.

Make sure you pack an oxygen mask. The whole floor on the fourth was shocking, damp, freezing cold, rotten. The staff tried their best. Someone was moving furniture all night above our room and it weren’t no regular headboard bashing !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It's fine as long as you aren't overprecious

Room was fairly basic but fine if you don't mind the shower leaking onto the floor but it wasn't that bad. There was a bit of a draught coming under the door but it was officially a storm that night. The corridors were also very tired looking and needed a good paint but I wasn't sleeping, eating or sitting in them and so it wasn't an issue for me. Bottom line is that I would go there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sueusher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy to have stayed here overnight. Everything was satisfactory and the building is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not very nice

Not nice. Dirty, sick in the lift, blood on a door. Fire alarm constantly going off, no fire. No apology when checking out even tho alarm was still going off. Ridiculous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Gebäude ist wunderschön!! Nur leider gabe es in meinem Zimmer keine Heizung und war dementsprechend etwas kalt (könnte aber auch an den Renovierungsarbeiten liegen). Das Personal war dafür aber super freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will return

Second stay at the rowton and will return. Is being refurbished so not perfect, hairdryer and clock not working, bathroom shelf needs tightening but staff very pleasant and helpful, room clean and comfortable. Very good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service

It all right :)

Shower some few hair on wall no clean wipe it, very cold in room, bed is sleep is ok, most noise door bang all time. Reception staff was good friendly :).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money. Clean rooms, good amenities for a nights stay! Good location centrally.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only Book Here If You're Desperate

Bed was uncomfortable; I felt every spring in the mattress. Wifi was advertised in-room but only one of my devices could even detect it. The room was a freezer box with a non-working radiator; I complained and eventually got a space heater -- they refused to change rooms. I described my experience to my Uber driver when I left and he informed me that the Rowton is a place where people tend to go for a few hours, not a whole night. The place definitely had that feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Bathroom sink blocked. Sink stopper was in a locked position and I had to pry it apart with metal keys. Fan in bathroom was constantly on even half an hour after light was off. Hair dryer died with excruciating rasp. Otherwise everything fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute dive Only a matter of time before it’s shut down
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Decent for price

Reception looks clean and nice but as soon as you enter the lift and make your way to the room, its whole new world. Overall decent for the price I paid. Good for using to just sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wish I’d slept in the car!

Second time staying here.....and oh my days, this time I wish I’d slept in the car!! Room was freezing, so cold that we had to get under the covers BEFORE we went out to get warm. Heating was just a small electric radiator that kept turning off. Reception Staff wasn’t interested. Asked for more coffee to keep warm and got told no by rude receptionist. People on landing standing round whilst the place smelt like weed!! I know it’s cheap but wow, don’t even get heating!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Windows were so old they was creaking in the wind, bed was the same. Shower was just cold water
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

georgiana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting

The hotel hallway is very dingy, the shower is grimy the window sills are disgusting. The place smell of damp . All around entirely disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kieran

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not good

Basic like an hostel.check in interrogation.eg.why book a twin when travelling solo.wanted photo i.d if you come in with someone else they will need photo i.d.etc no toileteries no milk stale hard coffee...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wrap up warm

Looks the sort of place that would have been a grand hotel in its heyday, unfortunately that was years ago. Corridors & rooms are now very tired, peeling walls & dated decor. Draughty windows & a single tiny heater meant a very cold room. Not the sort of place i'd take the Mrs (or girlfriend) but just about did the job for a couple of lads on a night out!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service
My stay was amazing because I got to check in earlier which really suited my needs at that time
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best customer service!

Firstly I want to say when I read the reviews about the Rowton I was very apprehensive about staying there, but after my stay there last week I feel those negative reviews are completely unjust. I had a Christmas do to attend that night I was travelling alone and sadly my drink was spiked, I was left paralysed in the process losing my phone, keys, cards everything! A colleague brought me to my hotel, but the vigilant receptionist saw I was not in any fit state and refused to let me colleague take me to my room without security. I don’t remember any of this at this point I was paralysed and had blacked out. I woke up at 5am in the morning with no recollection of what had happened to me, I was tucked up safely in bed but didn’t know how. I was freaking out still with the after effects of being spiked I was in full on panic, frantically searching for my phone trying to understand why I felt like I’d be hit by a truck. I went to reception and was met by the front desk manager Amy and her colleague who were incredible, there’s not enough words I can say for how much they helped me that night. They had notes about what happened from the receptionist at the day shift Shazia, who even wrote the description of the men that brought me back with contact details so I could verify things. They calmly explained to me what happened both concerned about my well being and health. They all went the extra mile and made sure I got home safely when I had nothing. Thank you so much.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Cheap and cheerful

For the price was very surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Dominic

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grim but cheap.

The sheets were clean. That was the only thing. It was cheap so I got what I paid for. But my ceiling was mouldy and the windows were all green with mould.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On my last nights stay I was torn from my sleep twice within an hour due to the fire alarm going off at 12.30am and 1.30am. And the staff members were not help full and i was unable to return to a peacfull nights sleep resulting in less than 4hr sleep gaind.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019