How Axel worksAxel $123 a night vs $145 on Expedia at Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $22 a night less (15%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Best Western · 135 Hagley Road, Birmingham
Air conditioning · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Garden · Television in lobby · Terrace · Fire Extinguisher · Outdoor furniture · No elevators
Hotels in BirminghamA traditional 3-star hotel in Edgbaston with gardens and unevenly updated rooms
7.2/10
Friendly staff and useful tram access, but room condition is the compromise.
The Plough & Harrow is a traditional 3-star in Edgbaston, with Victorian public rooms, gardens and a less central setting than Birmingham’s downtown hotels. It’s a good pick for travelers who value space and character over polished interiors. Tripadvisor, Expedia and Google guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, and breakfast earns plenty of positive mentions. The nearby Edgbaston Village tram makes city-center trips straightforward.
The compromise is consistency: recent guests describe both refreshed, clean bedrooms and tired rooms needing maintenance. Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews also report winter heating problems, so check that yours works promptly. There’s no lift, and the official room amenities list fans rather than air conditioning. Parking is free when booking direct but otherwise chargeable. We’d skip it if stairs, temperature control or reliably modern rooms are priorities.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$123 a night with Axel against $145 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $22 a night less (15%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
$22/night less than Expedia (15%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$146 a night with Axel against $160 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $14 a night less (9%).
Superior Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable
$14/night less than Expedia (9%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$105 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 15 to Oct 16, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$148 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Superior room · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$126 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$75 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $123 a night vs $145 on Expedia at Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $22 a night less (15%). Seen Oct 8.
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Friendly staff and useful tram access, but room condition is the compromise. A traditional 3-star hotel in Edgbaston with gardens and unevenly updated rooms, scored for what it is.
The Plough & Harrow is a traditional 3-star in Edgbaston, with Victorian public rooms, gardens and a less central setting than Birmingham’s downtown hotels. It’s a good pick for travelers who value space and character over polished interiors. Tripadvisor, Expedia and Google guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, and breakfast earns plenty of positive mentions. The nearby Edgbaston Village tram makes city-center trips straightforward.
The compromise is consistency: recent guests describe both refreshed, clean bedrooms and tired rooms needing maintenance. Tripadvisor and Expedia reviews also report winter heating problems, so check that yours works promptly. There’s no lift, and the official room amenities list fans rather than air conditioning. Parking is free when booking direct but otherwise chargeable. We’d skip it if stairs, temperature control or reliably modern rooms are priorities.
Best for: short Birmingham breaks; business travelers using the tram; travelers who prefer traditional character
Watch out for: uneven room condition; winter heating complaints; no lift; confirm ground-floor access
Location: Edgbaston base with a nearby tram stop for Broad Street, the ICC and central Birmingham.
Rooms: Generous space for the class, but refurbishment and maintenance vary; air conditioning is not confirmed.
Cleanliness: Many guests praise clean rooms, although some report housekeeping lapses; not a uniformly poor pattern.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are the clearest recurring strength across review sites.
Amenities: Gardens, terrace, lounges, bars, breakfast and free Wi-Fi; official room listings include fans.
Fees and surprises: Parking is free for direct bookings and otherwise chargeable; check whether breakfast is included.
Axel's opinion of Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Expedia · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $123 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $145 a night on Expedia | $22 a night less (15%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $146 a night · non-refundable · Superior Triple room (full double bed and single bed) (king size bed) | $160 a night on Expedia | $14 a night less (9%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Oct 15 to Oct 16, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults | $105 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $148 a night · refundable · Superior room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $126 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $75 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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