Manchester, United KingdomCity Centre
The Midland
Edwardian railway palace
City Centre Manchester, United Kingdom
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Wellness ClassicOutside the door
The house
Leonardo HotelsEdwardian railway palace
This is Manchester's monumental grande dame, built to impress arriving train travelers with Edwardian scale and classic hospitality.
What it’s good at
Notable
A subterranean thermal suite with a Himalayan salt sauna and private sleep chambers.
Notable
Manchester's grande dame hotel, serving traditional afternoon tea in the dedicated Tea Room.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Behind its spectacular red-brick exterior you’ll find a hotel that’s as dignified as they come; no cheeky boutique gestures here, just classic elegance.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors face Peter Street, placing St Peter's Square and Bridgewater Hall within an easy stroll.
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The rooms
Guest rooms soften the building's historic scale with curved Art Nouveau furniture, dark wood, and plush armchairs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A swan-neck fountain jet feeds the indoor heated pool, set beside a bubbling whirlpool under ambient blue lighting.
The spa
Treatments use organic Hebridean seaweed from ishga. In the relaxation lounge, suspended pods hang between sheer drapes.
The gym
Pulse cardio and strength equipment fills the fitness center, which includes rowing stations and free weights.
At the table
Adam Reid at The French serves multi-course tasting menus beneath beaded chandeliers, and Mount Street Dining Room mixes cocktails in an Art Deco brasserie.
How it began
Midland Railway spent over a million pounds on the 1903 construction, outfitting the steel-framed terminal hotel with a thousand-seat concert hall.
Manchester
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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.