Midland Hotel, Bradford

Historia

The original Midland Hotel, Bradford was built between 1885 and 1890 by the Midland Railway Company and housed 115 bedrooms. It still retains some of these fine Victorian features including the Victorian Passageway with its floor to ceiling Burmantoft tiles. The quality ornate plasterwork in the Princes and French Ballrooms is rivalled only by similar examples in London. The high ceilings, glittering chandeliers and the architecture of the building are both breathtaking and inspiring, blending to make you appreciate the opulence of an era unfortunately long past.

There are many famous people who have stayed at the hotel, including Laurel and Hardy, Paul Robeson, The Beatles, and the Rolling Stones. In 1905, Sir Henry Irving died on the main staircase. He was attended by his manager Bram Stoker, better known as the originator of Dracula. A small plaque erected in Reception records the stay of George Formby who stayed in 1940. Almost every Prime Minister up to Harold Wilson stayed in the hotel.

Comida y bebida

Extensive dining from 7.00am with Full English or Continental Breakfast in the Restaurant or Room service, to mid-morning snacks to Lunch in one of two Bars, or indeed the Restaurant. Traditional Afternoon tea is available in the Foyer Bar and Lounge with a la Carte Dinner from 6.30pm.

The Midland Grill Room Restaurant's style is one of a traditional dining venue, with elegant high ceilings, tailed curtains and crisp white linen. Head Chef Simon Thomas provides a contemporary menu of British cuisine served with flair and imagination. The recent 2-course Business lunch, with guaranteed 1-hour service, has proved popular not only for the great value at £9.95.

Dinner service provides a choice of the fixed price £18.95 and a seasonal a la Carte menu encompassing fresh, and as far as possible local produce.

Terrenos y jardines

Local attractions and places of interest  

• National Media Museum
• Bradford Cathedral 
• Bradford Industrial Museum
• Bradford Colour Museum
• Bolling Hall Museum
• UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire
• David Hockney Gallery at Salts Mill 
• Little Germany
• Bradford Alhambra Theatre
• Bradford St Georges Hall
• Haworth and Bronte Parsonage Museum
• Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
• Cliffe Castle
• Bolton Abbey
• Royal Armouries Leeds
• Henry Moore Museum 
  
   

Otras instalaciones

Free Wireless Broadband Internet in every bedroom.

The Midland Hotel has a number of designated Smoking rooms in a separate corridor, both Standard and Premium room types. Please request these in the Additional Information section of the booking form.

Upgrades to Executive/Premium packages can be made upon arrival. An Automatic Upgrade to a Lady Executive Package is available for the Lady Traveller which includes: Select Toiletries, Bathrobe and Slippers, Hairdryer with diffuser, glossy magazines and pre-allocated first Floor bedroom (package subject to availability).