BIRMINGHAM · UNITED KINGDOM

Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 J7 (Great Barr)

Room accessibility, before you decide.

Information from public sources. Current conditions and availability still to be confirmed. The most recent source is from 2020.

The essentials for your stay

  • Hoist

    Ceiling hoist

    Room 229: ceiling hoist over the bed and the lowered bath

    Mentioned in a source
  • Bathroom

    Bathtub

    Mentioned in a source
  • Sling

    Sources say to bring your own

    Bring your own sling

    Mentioned in a source
  • Bed and support equipment

    Bed height 59 cm

    Mentioned in a source
See where each detail comes from
Photo of Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 J7 (Great Barr)
Hotel photo. The image identifies the building; it does not prove accessibility.Photo published by the hotel · ihg.com (opens a new tab)
  • Accessible room: no photo
  • Accessible bathroom: no photo

Choose the set-up you need

Adaptations differ between rooms.

Accessible room described in the sources

  • Ceiling hoist
  • Bathtub
  • Bed height 59 cm
  • Under-bed clearance 12 cm
  • Door 86 cm wide

Still to confirm

  • Whether your own sling is compatible
  • That the features are still current

The sources do not distinguish room set-ups. These features may not all be in the same room: confirm when booking.

Hoist and bathroom

Hoist type
Ceiling hoist Mentioned in a source
Hoist details
Room 229: ceiling hoist over the bed and the lowered bath
Does it reach the bathroom?
According to IHG, the bedroom track is separate from the bathroom track Mentioned in a source
Sling
Bring your own sling
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bed and support equipment
Not documented

Having a hoist does not mean it reaches from the bed to the bathroom or fits under the bed.

What the source says

Bathroom
Room 229: ceiling hoist over the bed and lowered bathtub (rim 48 cm) with shower over; the curtain can get in the way of access to the bath; toilet 51 cm, 118 cm transfer space; bathroom 225x247 cm
Other features
Bed 59 cm, not adjustable, 12 cm clear under the bed; door 86 cm, bathroom 87 cm; room 229 connects to 227 (door 70 cm); no lift (same floor as reception); ~5 Blue Badge spaces
Warnings and notes
2018 review (pre-2020): the hoist stopped working (it is reset by removing the battery) and staff did not know which room had the hoist: specifically ask for room 229. IHG: bedroom track separate from the bathroom track; bring your own sling.

Key measurements

  • Bed height

    59 cm

    Mentioned in a source
  • Clearance under the bed

    12 cm

    Mentioned in a source
  • Door

    86 cm

    Mentioned in a source

    Width given by the source; it may not be the clear opening.

  • Lift

    No lift (same floor as reception)

    Mentioned in a source
  • Transfer space beside the bed

    Not documented

Before you book

  • Sling: Bring your own sling. Check it is compatible with the hoist.

  • Lift: No lift (same floor as reception)

  • Book or request in advance: Explicitly request room 229

  • Age: the most recent source is from 2020; conditions may have changed.

What we know and where it comes from

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