The Moseley Arms Hotel

I've stayed for work twice, each time for five nights, and think the price is fair. The pub is very good and suits people who enjoy a bit of fun. For a holiday, especially with someone else, I'd pay 15-20% more to stay nearer the Bull Ring. If I came to B'ham for a holiday or recreation, I wouldn't venture away from the Bull Ring. To be fair, that's not a criticism of the Moseley Arms.

The beds were comfy, but the staff weren't very welcoming or friendly. There was a coffee stain on the bedside table and the bathroom could've been cleaner. The walls are paper-thin, so it was quite noisy. Breakfast was very basic: no tea bags, and we had to toast the cheapest-looking white loaf I've ever seen ourselves. There was a bottle of toilet cleaner on one of the tables. I wouldn't stay again, not even if I were paid.

A decent option if you're on a low budget, and there's free WiFi. Just know what you're booking: there's a club out front, so you can hear people singing almost every night. If you're a night owl who likes being out drinking beer, that may suit you, but it's not a good place if you want a proper sleep. The wooden floor is old, and you can hear people walking around.

I stayed on a Saturday, and it was a BIG mistake. The room was small but okay, except the music stayed loud into the early hours. If you pay for a room, you'd expect to sleep, but that wasn't happening. I'd avoid this place if sleeping matters to you.