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Blue Piano

3.0 star property
Edwardian guesthouse with free parking, 6-minute walk to Broad Street

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Restaurant
Garden
Garden
Front of property
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

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26 Harborne Rd, Birmingham, England, B15 3AA
  • Place, Hagley Road
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Broad Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Utilita Arena Birmingham
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham (BHX)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • City view

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Traditional Double Room

Traditional Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • City view

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About the area

Birmingham

At Blue Piano you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Broad Street and Utilita Arena Birmingham. Highlights at this Edwardian guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and wedding services. Plus you'll find coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Edgbaston guest house include University of Birmingham and International Convention Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Hagley Road - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Broad Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Brindleyplace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • International Convention Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Edgbaston Village Station - 2 min walk
  • Birmingham Five Ways Station - 9 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La-Pop! - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Shrimp Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪West 12 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Blue Piano

Edwardian guesthouse with free parking, 6-minute walk to Broad Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this guest house measures 689 square feet (64 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Blue Piano also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3-star Birmingham guest house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 689 sq ft of conference space
  • 64 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Piano offers 10 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Birmingham guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 689 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Tuesday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 10:30 PM) and Sunday - Monday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Blue Piano Guesthouse
Blue Piano Birmingham
Blue Piano Guesthouse Birmingham

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Piano?

Blue Piano offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Blue Piano?

Yep, Blue Piano has a free self car park.

Is Blue Piano family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as highchairs and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Blue Piano is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Piano?

No, Blue Piano does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Piano?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Piano?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Piano?

No, pets are not allowed.

Blue Piano Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 100 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very good food and the comfiest hotel bed I have slept in. Great location for a night out in Birmingham
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tereza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was nice and good location! Staff very nice also!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dave

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness

Business trip

The hotel is tired and now looks grubby, it is struggling to find a place on the hotel market. It looks looks old and now has middle eastern pictures and idols, it is not one or the other. Fire safety is very poor and rated the staff as a med range as I only saw one person during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On arrival at 3:30pm there was a telephone number to ring for check-in which worried us about what to expect. No one answered the phone number but then someone came to the door. He then phoned someone else who confirmed we were booked in. We were given our keys and instructions to enter the property ourselves. There was a restaurant set up but no one else around. It seemed more like an air bnb set up. Our room was very spacious, really lovely wallpaper and blinds. There was a mini fridge, tea and coffee supplies, a hanging rack and the bathroom contained both a double bath and a large shower cubicle. We were very happy with the room especially for the cost. There was free parking on the drive at the front of the property- this was limited so we were lucky with that. The quality bedding and bed were very comfortable and it was nice to have a couple of bucket chairs to sit in also. The room was spotless. In the morning we popped to Morrisons for a breakfast which was cheap and cheerful but filled the gap. We never saw another person at the hotel which felt a bit eerie but we heard people moving about so there were others there! We stayed as we went to a gig at the utilita arena and it was quite far from there but we got taxis so it was fine. I wouldn't recommend The blue piano for an independent stay and would certainly book again for us if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Stains on carpet and there was no light at all working in the bathroom however there were no staff on sight to discuss this with Only saw a staff member when we checked in but other than that, it was all phone contact or a basket at the front asking you to check out and place your key in it. Room itself was okay, clean but huge old stain on carpet next to the bed which was very visible and off putting Location was ideal as it was a 15 min walk to the Utilita arena
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cyndy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Great value and location

Parking was easily available at the front of the hotel. Rooms so comfy and clean. Definitively exceeded my expectations. Great location and easy walk to the Utilita steam. Excellent value for money will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Damon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good for the price point

Hotel was easy to find. Limited parking but we did manage to park for free. Staff were great and very friendly. We ate in the Thai restaurant and have to say the food was amazing. Room was spacious if a little dated but for what we paid it was far more than adequate. Bathroom was also huge. The bed was a little creaky and a bit hard. The TV also didn't seem to get any channels but we weren't overly bothered. No breakfast is offered but we went to Boston Tea Party which is less than 5 mins down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
We had to phone for someone. Sadly, check-in was slow in waiting for someone to come and attend. Basic room which AA would give 2 star rating. Photos online of parking shows tarmac but its actually pebbled. It is clean and a fan waa supplied. Plenty of tea & coffee in the room. Easy walking distance to city centre for utilita arena and plenty of places to eat and drink, which are open very late
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Really hard to contact anyone

The rooms are not bad, a little dated but fine. The service however is not good, I've been trying to contact them for weeks to get an invoice but to no avail.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

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

Disgusting!

I don't know where to start...I can only presume that any positive reviews or ratings of these premises must clearly be based on the restaurant rather than the rooms. Everything in this room was filthy. There was evidence of vermin, cockroach traps under the bed, broken sink, torn curtains, the windows do not shut. Smashed windows seen on the outside of the building. The only evidence that this was the same property as the one advertised on the website was the blue piano in the entrance. No staff available after 9pm. Absolutely no way is this a 3 star property. Avoid!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A very peaceful weekend break

It was very quiet and comfortable. We only saw one other soul during our stay, a man who briefly emerged from a doorway to give us our room key. Further staff communication is indicated by mobile phone numbers sellotaped to doors and other surfaces. The extractor fan in the bathroom didn't work and the room was rather stuffy in the heatwave - a small fan helped a bit. We had a very nice breakfast at Boston Tea Party, a few metres away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kayleigh

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine, area was ok. Short walk to tram stop. Check in was very difficult though. Called a number, gave us the door code, told us to find a key in a basket and go to that room. Nobody around at all! Went to the room and went out for the night to a concert. 4 missed calls, 10:40pm being the last after the concert had finished, my partner had a text asking “is this [surname]?” and asking for payment. If they sorted check in, they’d get payment then! Getting back at 11:45pm, tired and having travelled 5 hours in the day to meet someone when you’re back in the premises so you can pay just felt awkward, uninviting and made a bit of a vibe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Liked - brilliant location, clean, comfortable, good value Disliked - building closed up and hsd to call to check in, supposed to have a bar and restaurant but no sign of them being open
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Arriving at the door with a phone number to ring isnt the warmest of welcomes. Given key and found room in a lovely building. Room was large, good wifi, has parking, close to a big Morrisons, lots of positives. No breakfast offered, did try the food in evening. Far too salty and expensive for what it was. Big homeless problem local. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiara

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

Would recommend 👍

Lovely little guest house with the restaurant below it. The person at the checkout was welcoming and friendly, he brought my luggage up for me to my room which is really helpful because there's no lift, only stairs. Food was delicious (Asian-approved spiciness) and staff was nice. On the Sat evening when I was there , there had been a live band playing outside the restaurant area, they had a stage for live performances. Lovely atmosphere with good food and music. Although if you're trying to get an early rest when a live band is playing (think it ends around 12am) , it would be a bit challenging.. Only thing I would say is that the room doors are not auto-locked so you'll need to remember to lock your room door every time you come out -but it's still relatively safe because they've a main door to the rooms that's auto-locked. During outside of restaurant hours, there won't be anyone there but I was able to safely leave my luggage at the reception before coming back to pick it up about 2 hours later without any issues since the main entrance is auto-locked. Would definitely come back to stay if I'm attending an event nearby again. It's situated in a nice area of Birmingham as well, and Morrisons is just across the road.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not to a good standard

Stopped over and have to say for the price i paid i was disappointed with the room. Its very old and tired in needxof a refurbishment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassidy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue Piano is a wonderful place to stay in Birmingham and I would personally recommend it to anybody who is considering a trip to Birmingham! The staff are hospitable, accomodating and kind! We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Sally

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Picture that is advertised on you Your site is Totally different to the real picture. !! The Property is very tired , very dated Electrical Sockets needs attention Sink needs to be replaced , Due to crack through Basin. Found Rodent box placed behind Bed Sticky tape on Door frame Curtains to be rehung ,as much of curtain was detached from Curtain Rail Shower tap to allow water flow from tap to shower head Stiff/Stuck -Not working so We couldn’t take a Shower !! Not at all worth the Money we Paid Very disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025