I booked this a long time ago when the hotel was The Mint, when I heard it had become a Hilton I was very wary, I can't say I've had anything like a reasonable stay Ian Hilton ever before.
This was different. I stayed all day, had a meeting room, I'd booked this for myself and 6 colleagues, we went out for dinner at 'Bank' nearby.
I have to say it is definitely my choice for a stay in Birmingham, I wouldn't consider looking anywhere else. The rooms and equipment are well covered in other reviews here so I won't cover again.
The staff have been excellent, nothing has been too much trouble at all. Lunch was very good.
I note that one reviewer had a problem at breakfast. I've just had mine, really attentive service, a chef cooking eggs/omelette to order, drink kept topped up without having to ask.
Really good. Writing this review on the free wifi.
Can't fault the hotel but more importantly the staff.
I don't give out many 5 stars, but Hilton Garden gets one from me.

As you can tell by the name now, the Mint Hotel was purchased by Hilton Garden Inn at the beginning of this month (February 2012).

Despite the change of ownership I didn't have any issues.

The hotel is an excellent location for business. If you have work in this area, you will have a choice of several good hotels.

I found this hotel average for what I paid which was £119 including breakfast. The bed was OK but not as comfy as a Hilton Garden Inn I stayed in the USA.

The room size was slightly smaller than other UK hotels rated 4 star. Bathroom was small and had to have a inward moving door to compensate for the sink being so close.

Furniture made the room feel like a modern bedroom flat with light pine coloured wood. Felt a bit like upper end Ikea furniture.

On the plus side, it had a full Apple TV setup which is a first I've seen in a hotel. I don't think its a big enough differentiator to come here.

You will not be disappointed with this stay however I found the room very average. I've been told the Hyatt nearby is a better choice.

Now its a hilton though, you have the chance to get your points - if you are a regular stayer this may swing your decision.

Restaurant was very good, staff were friendly and food was fine at breakfast.

Wifi was free.

I recommend the hotel for business only.

I stayed here for 2 nights with my Fiancée in December with the idea of going to the Christmas markets over the festive period.
Over all I was very happy with the stay.
This Hotel is in a great location it’s a short walk right into the centre of things. Even I managed this with a foot that was recovering from surgery!
The hotel staff where VERY friendly and helpful. They even let us leave our luggage at reception after checkout for almost 10 hours with no fuss (Misses wanted to get a bit more shopping done ... )
The rooms where kept very clean, and the Mac entertainment centre is a nice touch (although the speed of the internet (on the Mac only) was SLOW! other personal devices where fine)
The Bathroom was VERY clean and all towels and shampoo etc. where provided and where of good quality.

We did not check out the Hotel food as there are TOO many other places to eat in Birmingham.
There is a little cocktail bar opposite the hotel which I really recommend before heading into town.
All in all I would choose to stay here again mainly for the convenience of its location.

:)

Excellent choice for a stay close to all the best that Birmingham has to offer for leisure or business