Great Barr Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Great Barr, Birmingham

Sights with historical relevance in Great Barr are probably at the top of your travel itinerary. While you’re out exploring, you might want to check out the restaurants and bars.

Based on our travel expertise, The Great Barr Hotel is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Wolverhampton Grand Theatre is a short 16-minute drive away.

In Great Barr, there are 10 lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is Sandwell Valley Country Park. You’ll also find Alexander Stadium and Birmingham Greyhound Stadium Perry Barr in the area.

By booking a historic hotel, guests can sleep in a building that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Great Barr, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Great Barr, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.