In our never ending effort to showcase the best hotels in Birmingham, the Crowne Plaza is a natural next step. This 4-star hotel in Central Square combines that desirable B1 postcode with a simplistic, bachelor-friendly design.

The approach to this hotel is unmissable. The reception area and lower floor facilities are framed by a massive white border to the entranceway. The hotel is black, dark blue, and white, almost exclusively throughout. Bollards protect a small host of plants at the entranceway. Inside, high walls, higher windows, and lots of bright, clean white make the Crowne Plaza in Birmingham remarkable.

The rooms here come with artwork which echoes the city views from the windows. Flat screen TVs emphasises walls covered with cacti and small potted plants. Rooms have a bath, come with air-conditioning, and have the benefit of daily housekeeping. The white sheets, massive pillows, and gorgeous flooring make these spacious rooms unique.

The hotel is only 5 minutes’ walk from New Street station. There is an onsite bar and restaurant named b1. The hotel also has meeting or banqueting rooms for hire, the largest of which holds 300 people.

Reviewers love the wide selection of breakfast options, the cleanliness, and the employees who genuinely looked like they were enjoying themselves.