We're On Holiday..In Birmingham!

We have upped sticks and gone on holiday to sunny Birmingham on the way to Cyprus. Lets take a few days to see what Birmingham has to offer and see if it really is as bad as we are led to believe.
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[@mattL8669]

Anyone hear Neil falling off his bed laughing 😂

[@mistyeyes6710]

😂😂oh yes, can't wait to hear what Neil says 😂😂

[@mamnan8953]

In my humble opinion it looks more like a hostel and not a hotel

[@rlcarver]

I was about to type the same thing.

[@rlcarver]

Don't rent one of those again. We have this problem in almost all hotels in the U.S. They've gotten really shabby over the years, the reviews are frequently faked.

[@karendyba5213]

I’d ask to move it’s terrible xx

[@bernm1948]

Making me feel sick Mazzy, I agree. Get somewhere else later or tomorrow I hope. Happy travels ahead of you🥰x

[@janewaring2913]

That Hotel room would give me a panic attack 😂

[@lindacrozier8488]

I All ways take a can of dettol spray to All hotel rooms. I used to be a chambermaid and know what goes on. All ways wash your cups and spoons. Then spray everything you would touch. Hope you have a great holiday. X

[@Brucecarmaintence71]

Take it it’s an Ibis hotel, I stayed in one in Glasgow recently and it was a total dump, it was like an old dump Blackpool hotel from the 1980s, absolutely horrible, but as You say cheap, just get drunk and You’ll forget about it until You wake up 😃, Cheers Dan and Mazzy.

[@juliepownall1063]

The hotel Sheraton in blackpool is lovely beautiful decor very clean lovely food great service too it's expensive but excellent 😊

[@mikecusac3406]

A few weeks ago we went to Greece via Brum. Our travel agent got us one nights hotel in the airport Crown Plaza and upto 14 nights car parking at the hotel. Cost .. £130 . The hotel was very plush and £8 taxi to airport. We were right next (walking distance)to Birmingham leisure world , cinemas restaurants etc.

[@catherineyoung1001]

I would not stay there

[@deaddave8805]

We recently visited Wells Cathedral. Confronted with a suggested donation of £8 we cheekily said '''No thanks'' and walked right in. Inside the beautiful Cathedral and it really was, were card pay points where you could donate if you wanted to, £5. What a cheek. On principal we didn't donate anything and we tagged onto the back of a guided tour group. It was the best 'free' attraction in Wells.

[@goodluck-950]

Get some disinfectant to put down the plugs , make sure you leave a complaint when you leave that grotty hotel, Birmingham is not a place I would like to visit,

[@GillPreston-rj7dk]

Excuse me I live very close to Birmingham 75.00 per night what would you expect?

[@joebiggleywopper6110]

Nothing wrong with brum, they just didn't go to the nice places.

[@louised4260]

Nothing wrong with Birmingham so no need to judge!

[@user-oy7ph1ds3h]

Mazzy go and tell them and change rooms tell them it stinks, Damm them, I did it when we went to the Gold Coast and they changed our room she wasn't happy but we were paying for it, from Faye Melbourne Australia, xxxxx

[@denisehardy5419]

Awwww Mazzy u could have both stayed at mine. That Hotel room looks rank. There are some lovely places in Brum... try Broad St and the Canal Bars x

[@barbiea369]

I agree there are some fantastic places there. I love visiting Birmingham and The Library of Birmingham is out of this world. It's great what has been done to Paradise Circus.

[@Plinkerbell]

The 'Police Fence' was just a prank to see how the public would react. Benjamin Zephaniah was such an influential poet - a real loss. I agree with Mazzy; the hotel looks grotty, roll on Thursday, eh! Thursday, eh! Have a great holiday x

[@samhancock3568]

Hi, can you give me a link re it being a prank?

[@KarenSterling-cv2yc]

Lol.I thought it was a stag prank dressed him as police n handcuffed to the 😂fence

[@Plinkerbell]

​@@samhancock3568 It's thought to be a creation of KZbin channel, 'Trollstation' - someone recognised the voice. I promise you, it's not genuine! x

[@ScottArrolNewZealand]

Imagine the bed bugs!

[@janecox4173]

Benjamin came into my school and he was not very old at the time. I will never forget the experience. He was an amazing man.

[@lesleywren9523]

Hi Guys, been wondering if you's was ok... Omg that hotel room is taking the piss for £300 for 4 nights, & not even a kettle I don't blame you Mazzy it's shit,.... 😬 You'll be glad to get to Cyprus is it... X

[@Shazzoley]

Dan and Mazzy have a wonderful holiday in Cyprus. Safe travels

[@juliaharbey8643]

Premier Inn is lovely. Get over there 😊

[@andybrown223]

Yes the room would give you a panic attack, but what can you do?Nice video🎉

[@awolwakefieldyorkshire]

Once stopped overnight in Birmingham as the ex wife entered a Martial Arts championship at the National Indoor arena over 20 years ago. We stopped at a grizzly hotel on Edgbaston Road and it was filthy but very cheap. I had a 3 Series red BMW "with indicators" and the receptionist told me to park it near the entrance as they had a CCTV located there. I went to a Spa shop to get a jar of QT powdered tea and heard this Jamaican voice bellowing inside the shop so thought it was being held up at gunpoint lol. Anyway later that evening we caught a bus in to town and everyone was looking in this restaurant window so we had a gander. A local man wearing a Crombie which was covered in dog hair said in a Brummi accent "Don't go in there it's too dear" He then said go in to town and go to the Old Orleans bar which we did. I ordered a ranch steak "a dusted spicy steak" and it was fantastic. The Brummi gentleman then came in and sat opposite us and the waitress knew his name. It was a pleasant evening and quite enjoyed it. When we went to the NIC we walked round nearby and went in the Sealife Centre then walked down to the canal which was a surprise and very close to the NIC. i Would recommend going near the NIC as the canal etc is very scenic and there's a nice pub there.

[@awolwakefieldyorkshire]

P.S. if you use a bus give them the correct fare as they don't give change.

[@suebarber1272]

BTW Dan that is Not a swan on that bed 😂😂😂😂

[@victoriahaworth2651]

I am so sad about this , you were so excited . I am glad you have Cyprus to look forward to xx

[@After909]

You're taking a risk walking around with a camera in Birmingham

[@SoftCell68-br1tt]

Yeah because nobody has a camera in Birmingham. Duh!

[@Notreallyhere817r]

😂 it's not that bad

[@angelaclements1244]

Your talking a load of crap

[@lisaburbidge7570]

Aww bless you both. You were so looking forward to your time in Birmingham before your holiday. Try not to let it get you down. Definitely complain and try and get your money back. Enjoyed your video as always x

[@suestone7791]

Go to Grand central where you come off the train, loads to eat. You’re not in the best area there. China town is better , or go round the Symphony hall or ICC. I’m a Yorkshire girl who lives in Brum , I wish I could have given you some tips . Xx The back to back houses you walked past NT are great you have to book though.

[@barbiea369]

Yes, Broad Street and Paradise are fantastic areas. I love Birmingham and the lovely old ornate buildings amidst the new glass ones.

[@mandyjane1234]

There are probably some nice places in Birmingham,.....however,.. I'm with Neil on this one !!

[@SoftCell68-br1tt]

Listen to the video, they booked the cheapest option. I'm not saying it shouldn't be better but you kinda get what you pay for.

[@teresagates5121]

Hi Dan and mazzy, I would cut my losses and find another hotel. There are nice ones in the centre. Radison blue is luxury for mazzy ❤

[@TravelTrollsTV]

You are clearly rich then.

[@rachelevans575]

Not the safest part to be staying, avoid that maccies too! Best parts of brum are brindley place, by the canals. The mailbox is nice too. That’s just up from where you are staying. xxx

[@pmj_hawks89]

Get yourselves one of those USB charging stations. It's a mains plug to a 6 port USB hub. Perfect for travelling.

[@mandycoulbeck8692]

sorry you both dont like your hotel room .but i would move it defo does not look good hope you enjoy your rest of holiday .

[@tracylachs7215]

Eew!!! I was wretching too Mazzy when the bogie was shown 🤢🤢Roll on Cyprus xxx

[@debbiepike787]

Hi both you're in my hometown,but I don't think you're seeing the best Birmingham has to offer ,Google the library and go towards there ,there's beautiful canals with bars and restaurants,the town hall with our famous floozy in the jacuzzi, lots of bars and restaurants in broad street ,hope you're time in Brum gets better ❤❤

[@tinadeacon5721]

Wow yes I had a pink bag my mum was refusing to get me one at first saying all of your bits will fall out 😂😂😂

[@Michellejack7215]

Hi Dan & Mazzy, I'm so sorry that your hotel is terrible, they should give you another room. Soon you have a lovely room in Cyprus, not long now, have a lovely holiday, take care xxx

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on travels thanks lee

[@bencowell-thomas7306]

Have a great time guys!

[@gaylenethornton6102]

I love that your trying to be positive when you really hate where you are. I don’t think that I could pull that off…..but on the positive side you will be in cypress soon and you will enjoy it😊😊

[@nickdunn5723]

You should go to Cadbury world in Birmingham 👍

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

That's fun.❤❤

[@catherinenorman5354]

I work in a big hotel 20 mini cleaning the room to the two of you 🤗🚐🚐🚗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿♥️

[@TerryHiggins-mw4nh]

What do you get for300 pounds for four nights,I am lmao comedy gold😂😂

[@deballen6147]

Ahh Mazzy I would of been exactly the same . Anxiety would of deffinatly kicked in. I could see the Anxiety in your face and hear it in your voice. I shouls inagine your in lovely Cyprus now. Enjoy and take care . ❤

[@debdeb216]

Sorry but Dan cracks me up with what he says ,mazzy u so funny with how u descibed the room ,I wd of said absolutely crap ,love u 2 so much ,such an amazing couple ,me and my hubby are so much like u 😂 xx

[@paulrodgers896]

Absolutely loved your good cop bad cop hotel review. This is a good indication that this holiday is going to be a blast.

[@debramitchell53]

I must admit that I wouldn’t go to Birmingham unless I had absolutely no choice, and I definitely couldn’t even stay for one night in the hotel room you have, let alone spend 4 nights in it (I would rather take my chances staying at the Bates Motel😀).

[@ailsamasters657]

I feel for you both having to stay in that room. Your Cyprus holiday can't start soon enough! Take care xx

[@marionlang359]

I don't blame you Mazzy it was making me feel sick as well. Dan is trying his best to make it ok for you even he didn't like it its a shame u can't get ya money back and go somewhere else. I no what you are like Mazzy about everything being clean and spotless. Not long now till ya proper holiday enjoy and safe journey xx

[@markhowell4375]

Looks Lovely! What a fantastic opportunity to see the inner city and the surrounding inhabitants! Excellent choice Dan! Neil was wrong Again!! 😂😂

[@stuart4024]

From my experience of a recent trip to Birmingham ,i wont be visiting again ,its an absolute poo hole.

[@debramitchell53]

Agreed, I wouldn’t go there on a free break even to a decent hotel in Birmingham (even without the remains of peoples noses left on surfaces🤮).

[@stuart4024]

Two right!

[@louised4260]

Your opinion but it’s just like any other city. It has rough parts and good parts. And I don’t live in a Poo hole as you describe it.

[@robinandned3151]

nice knowing you dan n mazzy

[@user-fi6ln7gq8x]

Hope you find some nice places to visit. National trust back to back houses and mail box area might be worth a try, although haven't been for over 10 years 😊xx

[@lisabown8938]

I’m a Brummie but now live in Evesham. Go to Brindley Place round by the camels. I remember you driving up the M6 going home going pass Birmingham and you said what a place it looked

[@drainsareusltd]

did you not check it out online 1st

[@TravelTrollsTV]

Check what out?

[@TravelTrollsTV]

Yes l must have skipped past the bit where it mentioned boggies on the wall and dirt everywhere.

[@debramitchell53]

They looked at the reviews after they checked in, rather than before booking it.

[@petajames4292]

Oh Mazzy I could cry for you....what a grotty hotel room! But on a brighter note, you're looking so slim and beautiful in your jeans❤ and doesn't Dan look good in his clobber too👍 I agree those street signs are lovely. Thank goodness you were able to get an adapter. Take care both ❤

[@steptoedirtdetector8419]

The wellington is a really good pub to visit

[@panderjitsinghvv8199]

They do coach trips to that Primark. £119 for return couch trip, hotel overnight, dinner and breakfast.

[@celinehynes3336]

Where from?

[@panderjitsinghvv8199]

@@celinehynes3336 Loads of places (within a few hours drive).

[@itzjustmolly8509]

Never mind Dan Mazzy you are going on a lovely holiday to Cyprus. I’m sure the next place you stay is a lot better than what you’re in now,

[@bloggs730]

Welcome to Birmingham and people have been saying it should be the capital of England 😂😂😂 although London is a sh** hole with stabbings and shootings

[@PhilGraver]

All our city are same it was once Great Britain tats long gone

[@rlcarver]

I love your Mickey top, Mazzy!

[@kittybierwirth8311]

Sad place to stay. Be sure to let them know!

[@HariboEmz]

I would have a panic attack 😢 I would be in tears. At least it will be an experience and is only for a few days

[@panderjitsinghvv8199]

I love hotel rooms like that. Similar to a CitizenM. Those are made up of pre-fabricated compact rooms that are shipped to the site and stacked.

[@garethjones6320]

If you’re still in Brum, I can recommend a pub called The Wellington, proper old pub 👌. Just up the hill from New st

[@Angel-002]

Always read the reviews of anywhere you are going. I eould have complained about the smell & the boggies all over & asked for my money back!! At least Dick Turpin wore a mask!! I'd have rather slept in the cathedral grounds & used the shower van....there wasn't much difference in amenities. I must say though you were both hilarious without meaning to be, bless you both. Never mind you'll soon be in sunny Cypress yay🥳🥳

[@mistyeyes6710]

I couldn't stay there 😢 if i had to, itll be sleep then out & i bet the shower van is cleaner 😅 but you make the most of what you have, hope your self catering is so much better 🙏🏼 still sn awesome vlog guys ❤️🌹🥂

[@elainehoward3883]

I'd ask to be moved, I understand how you feel Mazzy not nice 😣

[@PhilGraver]

Nelson from my county and learnt to sail on Barton Broad nr Norwich phil & Mel norfolk

[@candy1971]

school trips were amazing lol....when ya mam didnt do ya egg sammies to eat on the coach!my best trip was ta matlock...still love the place to this day!!😄

[@donkeyhoaty]

It’s not a nice area where you are. Avoid the McDonald’s especially after dark

[@suebarber1272]

Hi mazzy n Dan I really don't think I would want to stay in there for four nights 😮bless you roll on Cyprus that's all I can say xx

[@alisonbennett8951]

Urgh Mazzy I don’t blame you for complaining about the room. It looks like a hostel for stag and hen weekenders!!!

[@user-dx8dt1wr9n]

Maddie you are right the hotel is awful I wouldn't stay there I would ask for an upgrade or something. Good luck from Caroline Butler ❤

[@theindieprojects]

Not good 😅😩😅

[@JeansDolls]

You need disinfectant and bottles of water. That’s such a shame.. you would have been better staying in a pub or B&B.. did you complain about the stink?

[@kathyfrench4139]

In Australia you wouldn’t dream of chips being sold in a Chinese Restaurant 😂. Always thought it was so strange!! Enjoy your travels ✈️

[@nickdunn5723]

You should do some hotel reviews I think they would do well haha

[@bobhope9317]

14:12 that's not Chinese Dan...."Bierkeller" is German...🤗😆😂😂

[@itzjustmolly8509]

I watched that video you mentioned about the police on the fence, it was so funny. I wonder why the public do not trust the police.🤔

[@debssymonds751]

Mazzy and dan you are better of sleeping at the airport at least it much cleaner i wouldn't want to pay that much its not worth it i rather sleep in a tent anyway we learn by our mistakes 😢

[@rlcarver]

P.S.S. You need pepper spray, lol. Looks like downtown everywhere, U.S.

[@robinandned3151]

you guys should ask about when visiting places in future, im sure people would have you for a few nights. save a bit of cash too

[@Dave64track]

I thought you was in one of those storage units when you was stood in the corridor not a hotel. It doesn't look like a hotel and like Dan said it's not that cheap for 4 nights.

[@bernm1948]

Mazzy looks 😻

[@jennifercartwright7278]

💜💜💜

[@CampsiteWarden]

Nuff said ;)

[@teresafell2514]

Please take notice when you go on holiday about staying out of the hot weather and drinking more water than you would normally what they are saying is 2 liters in stead of 1 liter

[@MarkR-markr]

I'm with Mazzy on the hotel. Definitely not a fan of the hospital design, looks very odd (yet another reason why I stick to Travelodge) If you ever get the chance, go to the Chinatown in Liverpool, it's amazing and feels like being in a real-life mini China! Much better than this one I'm sure. I've never been to Birmingham apart from the NEC. I know it's a bit of Curry capital and has a lot of canals, but otherwise I know nothing about it. Because of that, I am finding this to be extremely interesting so far!

[@Notreallyhere817r]

I'm from Birmingham and I never thought I would see holiday in Birmingham in the same sentence 😂. The best thing about Birmingham is leaving it.

[@angelaclements1244]

I'm also from Birmingham and I think it's a great city

[@Notreallyhere817r]

@@angelaclements1244 which part lol

[@christinesmutek3856]

Oh my goodness. That room is awful. What a rip off. It’s disgusting. I felt like I wanted to take you home and put you up in our spare room ❤️Trouble is we don’t live anywhere near Birmingham 🤷‍♀️. Poor u two. I’m not sure I could have stayed there. I just love how you try to make the best of it. Let’s hope it gets better. It can’t get any worse 😳

[@marionmoore665]

Love it. Part of our heritage Birmingham, now China. 😂😂😂😂

[@sueburns6984]

Oh Mazzy, I sympathise with you, the hotel room is very grotty 🤢I would be in tears if I had to stay there but I've got to admit, Dan had me in stitches, he's so funny.....I hope you both have the best time in Cyprus and that your accommodation is up to scratch! 🤞🙏

[@tradiciondharma4839]

Entender un the Catedral is always free mate. They never asked for money and you miss the most beautiful vision inside.

[@TravelTrollsTV]

They DO recommend a £5 donation in most cathedrals nowadays. Yes you don't have to pay but they make you feel bad if you don't.

[@gh-vi9tk]

Was probably used by migrants that place. A quaint b&b would've been better value.

[@victoriahaworth2651]

Or maybe an airBnB .

[@pauleneroberts1453]

Hi Mazzy and Dan. I feel so sorry for you both having to stay in that disgusting room. Mazzy and Dan I ’m loving your dress style. Looking forward to your next video xx

[@trevorpat-lifeontherun]

👍

[@mariajohnson6400]

❤ I've been to China very different food.

[@tinam7979]

Oh my goodness I’ve never seen a hotel room like that and you’re right at the back of Birmingham . Being a Brummie all my life I don’t think I’ve ever walked where your hotel is 😊. Go to Brindley place , I think you’ve walked around pigeon park twice x .

[@grannyalliep]

Hospitally or YMCA hostel?

[@JohnDavidson-om9ce]

pay peanuts…get monkeys….

[@stephen3654]

Yeah, a hotel is not an animal is it, try harder.

[@user-ph6ck9tz1m]

Be careful it's a Racket 😅😊