The Spires Serviced Apartments Birmingham

If you want to use the hot water, you need to turn on the boost button by the boiler 20 minutes before you want to use it. Apartment was great for 1-2 nights, but it was lacking in some facilities - the TV wasn't properly connected to the Internet so couldn't use iPlayer or Netflix on the TV. There was no baking tray or roasting tray to be able to use the oven. The grill pan was filthy. The cups had to all be washed again. The dishwasher worked great and so did the fridge/freezer. Nice amenities in terms of sofa, placemats, teapot. Only four teabags for two people for three days. Reception is not open on Saturday or Sunday. There is no one site, they do have books and dvds to borrow at reception, but no one is there at the weekend. It was in a great location. Would stay again. Lightbulbs needed changing in the bedroom in the lamps as they kept flickering. There was also a lightbulb that stopped working in the kitchen. Only one plastic cup given in bathroom. But absolutely perfect location for the price. Although, be warned the bedrooms are not sound proof, please bring earplugs as there is a lot of noise outdoors.

I arrived past the check-in time, and reception was not around to receive me. Nonetheless, there was a number on the door to call, and I was talked through the process of getting in with the code, and to collect my keys. The gentleman was incredibly patient with me, which was appreciated as it was late, and I was exhausted from a long work day and it was my first time in Birmingham so I got lost finding my way from the train station to the accommodation. The apartment was incredibly spacious. The living room and kitchen made me feel right at home, and the kitchen was well equipped. There were two bedrooms and two bathrooms - I was a single traveller so I didn't need to use all that space at all. The bed I slept in was marvellously comfortable. The bathroom was spacious, the water pressure was strong, and I really have zero complains about it. Location wise, there is a mall next door, although by the time I arrived it was closed, and when I left for my work meeting at 7am the next morning it wasn't opened yet. There were also some restaurants by the waterfront around the corner. I think this is a great accommodation for families or friends travelling together.

Considerable living space, but the one heater was not work, spider in the toilet. It is worth to stay a few days anyway.

Quite good

The location is great and the receptionist was very welcoming. Unfortunately the apartment was quite tired and needs some maintenance and upgrading, plus it wasn't completely clean. The reception closed for the weekend at 3pm on Friday so we couldnt get some minor issues resolved (e.g. the TV signal was bad) as the instructions advised only to call in an emergency. The twin beds are not full size so sadly not very comfortable.

The apartment was clear and tidy with plenty of amenities to exist. The shower was fine but it was hard to get past the smell of old tabacco smoke that had clearly been attempted to be dispelled but hung in the air around the apartment. It was particularly evident in the main bedroom which made for an unpleasant sleep. The location was central but, on reflection a little too close to main bars which meant we were subject to some late night singing - it sounded like they had a good night!

Great value for money, lovely clean modern apartment which was very spacious. Smooth check-in and checkout too

The reception staff- particularly Timothy was very professional, informative and helpful