Birmingham, United KingdomCity Centre
Malmaison Birmingham
Canal-side postal conversion
City Centre Birmingham, United Kingdom
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MalmaisonCanal-side postal conversion
A former Royal Mail sorting depot anchors the canal basin, pairing heavy industrial bones with dark, clubby interiors.
What it’s good at
Listed
TEMPLESPA bodywork pairs with a subterranean thermal suite featuring a sauna and hot tub.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The décor is cool and crisp, all dark woods, rich earthy tones and white linens, in the Malmaison house style.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Canal paths and waterfront dining sit just outside, and Birmingham New Street station is a five-minute walk away.
The rooms
Dark timber and crisp linens dress the bedrooms, which offer expansive layouts insulated from the bustle outside.
The spa
Treatment suites host TEMPLESPA facials and hot stone massages. Candlelit relaxation rooms hold wicker daybeds and bamboo screens.
Thermal suite and gym
A bubbling whirlpool sits beside the steam room, and the mirrored gym holds treadmills and a squat rack.
Restaurant
Chez Mal Brasserie
Chefs cook steaks over Josper and Konro grills in a dining room lined with red leather booths.
Chez Mal Bar
Guests gather beneath exposed red ducting to book cocktail masterclasses or order craft beers.
At the table
Afternoon tea is served beside exposed brick pillars, and Sunday lunches center on traditional roasts.
How it began
Builders gutted the 1970 postal depot down to its steel frame before relaunching the canal-side structure in 2002.
Birmingham
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.