‘I had the best night's sleep at incredible hotel where Tom Cruise stayed’: Grand Hotel is Birmingham’s finest

A good night’s sleep is what I live for, if I don’t have my usual eight hours, my mood magically transforms me into the grumpy cousin of Hulk.

Good thing I was booked into The Grand Hotel Birmingham.

I was in town for The Grand Hotel Birmingham’s live jazz music launch at Isaac’s.

You can read more about the ace jazz night here.

The hotel’s exterior is pretty but the interior feels almost self-effacing, quiet in its grandeur.

There is no wonder then that The Grand Hotel Birmingham, which is a beautiful 146-year-old building, is also a dreamy haven frequented by celebrities and royalty alike.

What do Winston Churchill, King George VI, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp have in common?

They have all graced The Grand Hotel Birmingham with their presence.

It is easy to see why the hotel appears to be a celebrity and royalty magnet.

Since opening in 1879 and an 1894 extension to include the Grand Ballroom, a full interior refurbishment followed in 2017.

This restored the original Victorian features to grandeur, transforming the hotel into the ‘It Building’ that is now the place to be.

There are a range of hotel rooms available, from grand double (which I slept in) to twin rooms, suites and a penthouse that comes with your own bar and marble bathroom,

My room was understated elegance personified.

I see Penhaligon’s toiletries as a hallmark of excellence, which means whenever I washed my hands, I was treated to the heady scent of Halfeti.

My room had all the mod cons including Nespresso coffee machine and smart HDTV.

The TV unfortunately wasn’t working, but we were offered another room which we didn’t really need, as most of the night was to be spent at the downstairs jazz night.

The liked the room which was airy, light and luxe.

And the best thing?

The bed.

It was like sleeping in a cloud.

I sunk into the deepest slumber and the best sleep of my life.

The 300-thread-count bedlinen and handsprung mattresses no doubt contributed to the gorgeous night’s sleep.

It was so beautiful, I feel like getting booked into the hotel on my birthday every year, as a yearly treat, because everybody deserves a good night’s sleep.

Staying at The Grand Hotel Birmingham made my month. It is in my top 10 best hotels I have ever stayed at, and a special thank you to helpful concierge and reception for being so gracious and welcoming.

Location: The Grand Hotel, 1 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2FE

For more information click here: thegrandhotelbirmingham.co.uk

Here are a selection of photos from our stay at The Grand Hotel Birmingham.