Leeds, United KingdomLeeds City Centre
Malmaison Leeds
Converted tramway depot
Leeds City Centre Leeds, United Kingdom
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design SocialOutside the door
The house
MalmaisonConverted tramway depot
The Edwardian tramways headquarters now functions as an energetic city stay, dressed in dark earth tones and industrial wrought iron.
“Malmaison Leeds, housed in a city-center Edwardian building dating back to 1915.”
What it’s good at
Notable
The 1915 red-brick tramways headquarters still reveals vaulted ceilings and industrial bones.
Listed
Wrought-iron staircases and moody earth tones accent the repurposed tram depot spaces.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
All of the Malmaison hotels fit this bill — they are inevitably retrofitted into existing buildings, whether warehouses, factories, or, in this case, a former bus and train depot.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Leeds railway station is a two-minute walk away, and the historic shopping arcades of Victoria Quarter are close at hand.
The rooms
Bedrooms have chocolate and taupe checkered carpets, moody dark palettes, and spacious modern en-suite bathrooms.
Chez Mal Bar
Red leather stools line the counter beneath neon signs and exposed pipes, with tufted banquettes in the lounge.
Restaurant
Chez Mal Brasserie
Dark wood panelling and hanging Edison bulbs set the tone for dry-aged steaks and classic British brasserie dishes.
At the table
A dark polished table and blue chairs sit beneath a sphere chandelier in the private dining room.
How it began
The 1915 building housed Leeds City Tramways and a wartime military depot before reopening as a hotel in 1999.
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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.