Our gorgeous, landmark hotel was originally opened by Isaac Horton back in 1879 to designs by Thomson Plevins. Since then, it’s welcomed royalty and rock stars and has been a hub in the city for meetings and networking as well as incredible events in our breath-taking Grand Ballroom. Following a £50 million restoration and refurbishment, Birmingham’s original grande-dame hotel re-opened in May 2021, having been closed for almost 20 years. As the latest chapter in our history takes shape, we hope you will be a part of it, whether you are staying at the hotel, eating and drinking in our bars and restaurant, organising a meeting, or attending an event.
Our restaurant and bars reflect the heritage and internationality of grand hotels around the world, where local neighbours rubbed shoulders with people from all walks of life and from around the world. Madeleine is, we think, one of the most beautiful bars in Birmingham: a slice of Parisian chic on Colmore Row. Champagne, cocktails and bar snacks take their cue from France with a nod to the West Midlands. From Wednesday to Sunday, we serve afternoon tea in Madeleine salon: the traditional three courses of sandwiches; scones with jam and clotted cream; and cakes that are as pretty as a picture, accompanied by your choice of Newby loose-leaf tea and a glass of Champagne (or a non-alcoholic cocktail, if you’d prefer).
Tucked around the corner, on Barwick Street, you’ll find Isaac’s, our New York-style restaurant, serving American comfort food (from burgers and hot dogs to grits and cheesecake) alongside brasserie classics such as steak tartare, 30-day aged steak, Caesar salad, and baked Alaska. Superbly detailed guest bedrooms with additional space; a unique colour palette of materials and soft furnishings; and specially commissioned artwork.
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