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StayBridge Suites, Birmingham, UK

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum (RA)

Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked:- Base Room
Received:- Queen Studio Suite
(room modifies post 48hour each time after booking here )

How are the rooms?
Still looking quite new as open just over a year
Comfortable King Bed, Bathroom here is large Shower cubicle only (unless full suite).
Largish armchair end of bed to watch 40inch tv, which is a long way off if in bed (10m is too far really). I wish they would use small 2-str sofa not armchair which I move nearer the TV.
Usual Kitchen area, fridge, combi-microwave, hobs, dishwasher, cooking/eating utensils, even washing up liquid.

Shared Area(s)
o Breakfast functional area, hot food is Baked Beans Bacon and alternating days, scambled eggs or omelets. Usual bread/toasters etc and coffee machines are left on all day.
o Lounge area with chairs, tables and a separate private room plus 2x computers for use.
o Laundry facilities
o Gym (7 modern exercise machines ) so OK
o Reception and small selection f food items

What was your welcome gift?
Points Voucher (No bar here)

How is the exec. lounge?
n/a

What was good and what was bad?
Good
+ Platinum Recognition, meaningful room upgrade and late checkout
+ Friendly helpful reception staff
+ Smack in the Central City Centre shopping area location so everything on your doorstep. But not noisy at all.
+ 10min walk from Train station
+ Rooms still in excellent condition
+ Nice kitchen area in rooms
+ Just one speed internet (no rubbishy free low, high for fee split)
Bad
- Nothing

Value for $? Would you return?
Yes, I had prebooked 8weeks out at £59++ Company Flex rate and could not be bothered to cancel/rebook in the final 48hour sale at £49++ .
Excellent value for location, room size, and early my booking as rate can later be double this.