Midland Hotel

Manchester


This recently refurbished Grade II–listed Edwardian hotel is a sumptuous business hotel that trades on its heritage as the hotel favoured by royalty and the rich. These days, its 312 rooms are used by business-folk and tourists looking for comfort and a little pizzazz. Downstairs, Adam Reid at The French and Mr Cooper's restaurants are both excellent.


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