The Midland Hotel in Manchester has been a much-loved part of the magnificent city’s life for over 118 years. Step into its timeless elegance and experience award-winning restaurants and an idyllic urban spa.
It has played host to kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers and rock stars since it opened in 1903, and counted Sir Winston Churchill as one of its regulars. There are many stories told still about this indomitable former prime minister’s rather impressive appetite.
And it was the possible birthplace of one of the world’s most famous luxury brands as Charles Rolls and Henry Royce were introduced at The Midland Hotel in 1904, and went on to launch their luxury car business together, building the very first Rolls Royce in the city.
Hotel
The Midland is ideally located on Peter Street in the centre of Manchester and is only a short walk away from Bridgewater Hall, the Palace Theatre and Manchester Central Exhibition and Conference Centre. It sits beside St Peters Square and is just a 10-minute brisk walk to the city’s shops and bars, and just a five-minute walk to Manchester Oxford Road, while Manchester Piccadilly is half a mile away.
The hotel has recently enjoyed a £14m investment which has enabled it to transform bedrooms and its ground floor. It’s a distinctive beautiful building from the outside, and wonderfully elegant and stylish as you enter, too.
High ceilings, gorgeous artwork, trees, chrome and accents of black, silver and white give a luxurious almost 1920s feel. The champagne bar area is a bustling place to sip and be seen by the fashionable set in the evenings, and a pleasing place to relax in and read during the day.
Room
There are 312 well designed rooms or luxury suites where you can unwind in ultimate comfort and style. The décor is neutral, with warm creams and stone tones with darker wood accents. Our superior room came with a seating area and high windows with views across to the church and all the mod cons you would expect from a hotel of this class.
For an even more special stay do choose one of the suites. With larger lounge and bedroom areas, they have all the comfort you’d expect, and all the space you need. They have stunning skyline views in select bedrooms, seating areas and larger bathrooms, complimentary newspaper and ESPA spa toiletries and a crisp white bathrobe and slippers handy for visiting the spa in.
Food and drink
You don’t need to leave the hotel to dine as it has excellent dining experiences in house. It’s actually home to two award-winning restaurants and Manchester’s favourite tearoom.
Mount Street Dining Room and Bar brings together northern hospitality and contemporary design, with a focus on sourcing great local ingredients and providing elevated home dining in luxe Art Deco surroundings. It’s a place for any occasion, from a celebratory three-course meal, a sumptuous Sunday dinner or some cocktails over a bite with friends, and the place where you can enjoy an excellent buffet-style breakfast each morning.
Why not treat yourself to dinner at Adam Reid at The French, proud holder of four AA Rosettes and named one of the top 15 restaurants in the UK? The menu is changed daily, with each dish incorporating fresh, locally sourced produce of the highest quality.
This is a wonderful hotel for an indulgent afternoon tea and has been a mainstay of the Manchester social scene, retaining its popularity ever since the hotel opened in 1903.
As the city’s only setting specifically designed for, and dedicated to, afternoon tea, The Tea Room at The Midland is truly one of a kind. Tea and treats are served in opulent surroundings overlooking St Peter’s Square. And there’s the Midland Lounge which serves classic cocktails into the night. Here, you can enjoy everything from sharing platters to bar snacks and a glass or two of champagne.
Spa
Eating and relaxing aside, you must experience the excellent Rena Spa. A World Luxury Spa Award Winner, it’s the perfect place to escape. It features sleep chambers, a heated relaxation pool and steam rooms and a host of top class treatments.
In a nutshell
Overall, a super city centre hotel with excellent rooms, dining and spa experiences and perfect location.
Factbox
Address: The Midland, 16 Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS
Phone: 0161 236 3333
Website: themidlandhotel.co.uk
