A red-brick railway hotel facing St Peter's Square in central Manchester, with the tram stop at the door. Conference delegates, concert-goers and weekenders use its heated indoor pool, Rena Spa and Adam Reid at The French for fine dining. It is good value for the city centre, with rooms from US$180.
The Midland is a four-star hotel at 16 Peter Street in central Manchester, facing St Peter's Square. The Midland Railway built it to serve the old Manchester Central station, and its red brick and terracotta front is still one of the city's best-known buildings. It suits conference delegates, concert-goers and weekend visitors who want the tram at the door.
The Midland opened on 5 September 1903. Charles Trubshaw designed it in Edwardian Baroque style, and it has been a Grade II* listed building since 1974. Charles Rolls met Henry Royce here in 1904, the meeting that led to Rolls-Royce.
The St Peter's Square tram stop is about 50 m from the entrance and Manchester Oxford Road station about 200 m. Manchester Piccadilly is about 1.2 km. The Bridgewater Hall is around 300 m away and the Manchester Central convention centre a few minutes on foot. Manchester Airport is about 20 km by road, around 40 minutes by car, and the hotel can book private transfers. There is no car park on site: the concierge offers valet parking at GBP 30 per 24 hours, and NCP Manchester Central is about three minutes' walk.
Leonardo Hotels runs the building, which has 312 rooms and suites. Original Double rooms are the entry level. Superior rooms come with a double, twin, king or two double beds, and there are Executive King rooms, junior suites with two double beds and the Midland Suite. Accessible rooms have roll-in showers, family rooms can be booked, and Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Adam Reid at The French is the fine dining restaurant, open Wednesday to Saturday evenings. The Tea Room serves afternoon tea and lighter meals, and The Midland Bar concentrates on cocktails. Breakfast is a buffet from 7:00 to 10:00am on weekdays and a little later at weekends, and room service is available. Children's menus, high chairs and booster seats can be requested.
The Rena Spa has a heated indoor pool, a heated relaxation pool, a sauna, a steam room, an experience shower and a gym. Children can swim during set hours with an adult. The hotel has twelve meeting rooms, the largest being the Alexandra Suite for up to 700 guests, and it hosts many conferences and weddings.
A pre-authorisation of GBP 50 per room per night is taken on arrival and released at check-out, and the Manchester City Visitor Charge adds GBP 1 per room per night. Check-in is from 3:00pm and check-out by 11:00am. Only guide dogs and registered service animals are allowed.
Sources: Wikipedia: Midland Hotel, Manchester Facts checked November 2026.
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WiFi is free throughout the property.
No on-site car park. Valet parking via the concierge costs GBP 30 per 24 hours; NCP Manchester Central is a 3 minute walk.
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From 3:00 PM
Until 11:00 AM
Children are welcome.
Children's menus, high chairs and booster seats are available on request, and family rooms can be booked.
Children may use the pool during set hours with adult supervision.
The minimum age for check-in is 18.
Pets are not allowed, except guide dogs and registered service animals.
A pre-authorisation of GBP 50 per room per night is taken on arrival and released at check-out.
A Manchester City Visitor Charge of GBP 1 per room per night applies.
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Reception is open 24 hours, so a late arrival after the 3:00pm start is fine. The guest checking in must be 18 or over.
Not at the hotel itself, but the concierge can have your car valet-parked. Coming by tram avoids the question altogether, as the St Peter's Square stop is about 50 m from the door.
Yes, WiFi is free throughout the hotel.
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Stay & facilities
Check-in starts at 3:00pm and check-out is by 11:00am. Early check-in and late check-out may be possible depending on availability, and charges may apply.
Yes. The Rena Spa has a heated indoor pool, a heated relaxation pool, a sauna, a steam room, an experience shower and a gym.
A buffet breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00am on weekdays, slightly later at weekends.
Yes, The Midland has free Wi-Fi. Listed: Internet – Wifi, Free WiFi and WiFi in all areas.
Getting there
Not on site. Drivers either use the concierge's valet service or a public car park, and Q-Park First Street is another option close by. Blue Badge holders can use the accessible council bays opposite the hotel free of charge when one is free.
St Peter's Square tram stop is just outside, Manchester Oxford Road station is about 200 metres away and Piccadilly station about three quarters of a mile. Manchester Airport (MAN) is about 20 km away by road, around 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic; the hotel can arrange private transfers.
What's included
Yes, two. A small city tax is added for each night, and a card hold is placed for the length of the stay and lifted when you leave, so arrive with enough available credit on your card to cover it.
Families & accessibility
No, assistance animals are the only exception, so guests travelling with a pet dog will need to arrange care for it elsewhere.
Yes, children can stay at The Midland; the age rules are under House Rules.
Booking
312 rooms and suites, from Original Double rooms to the Midland Suite, including accessible and family rooms.
Timing & weather
Wednesday to Saturday evenings.
General
The Alexandra Suite holds up to 700 guests. The hotel has twelve meeting rooms in total.
Charles Rolls met Henry Royce at the hotel in 1904, the meeting that led to the founding of Rolls-Royce.
The Midland is located at 16 Peter Street, Manchester M60 2DS. The Midland is a 4-star hotel in Manchester.
The closest place to The Midland is Bridgewater Hall (300 m).
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