The first pictures of showcasing the extensive refurbishment of Manchester’s iconic Midland Hotel have been revealed and a date for relaunch has also been announced.
The £14m refurbishment features a stunning transformation of all bedrooms and public areas in the hotel.
The most striking change is to the hotel’s main foyer – which now features a brand new, split-level bar built on a raised platform in the heart of the hotel’s lobby – and provides a spectacular space for both guests and non-guests to enjoy.
The Midland Hotel’s food and beverage offering has also received a brand-new look as part of the transformation and the hotel will now be home to two new venues.
New restaurant concept, Mount Street – which is a modern British style brasserie – combines Northern hospitality with an all-day menu offering, and The Midland’s on-site restaurant, The Midland Lounge, also has an all-day menu serving classic dishes with a modern twist.
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The Midland Hotel
Jason Carruthers – Managing Director of Leonardo Hotels UK & Ireland – said: “We are thrilled to have completed The Midland’s extraordinary transformation and look forward to unveiling it to the public, allowing guests to once again experience this iconic building.
“The acquisition of The Midland hotel back in November 2018 marked the start of an extremely exciting chapter for Leonardo Hotels in the UK. The Midland’s £14m investment has allowed us to make our own mark on this famous Manchester property, whilst maintaining the hotel’s historical status.
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“We can’t wait to see the finished product and look forward to welcoming guests, old and new to experience the stylish new surroundings of The Midland.”
The refurbishment follows the full rebrand of the award-winning on-site spa – which transitioned into Rena Spa at The Midland in November 2019 – and offers a wonderful selection of specialist treatments, all using renowned French beauty brand, Caudalie.
Rena Spa at The Midland is also particularly proud to offer a range of Wellness by Germaine De Cappuccini treatments specially designed for those who have or are recovering from cancer.
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The full refurbishment is due for completion at the end of September.
For bookings and more information, you can visit the Midland Hotel website here.
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The man, who has now been named as Jonathan Bernard Carroll, was seen outside the city centre theatre at around 6.30am on Tuesday 12 November.
Emergency services rushed to the scene and Mr Carroll was taken to hospital.
Tragically, the 47-year-old passed away a short time later.
A large cordon was in place on Whitworth Street and Oxford Road while police and security attended the incident.
Greater Manchester Police are now appealing to find his next of kin.
It’s believed that he resided in the Salford area of Greater Manchester.
Anyone with any information should contact the Coroner’s Office on 0161 856 1376.
Greater Manchester public urged to help get people ‘off the streets and on their feet’ before Christmas
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Locals are being urged to help get hundreds of people “off the streets and back on their feet” this festive season.
As the temperatures told colder by the day, and Christmas creeps closer and closer, Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity is bringing back ‘1000 Beds for Christmas’, and the massively-important initiative is aiming to provide 1,000 nights of accommodation to people at risk of homelessness before the big day arrives.
Forming part of the ongoing ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme, this festive fundraising mission is designed to provide food, shelter, warmth, and dedicated vital wrap-around support for those who need it most.
The charity says it wants to build on the “incredible success of 2023”, which raised more than £55,000 and provided 1,800 nights of accommodation.
Stockport-based property finance specialists, Together – which has supported the campaign for the last two years – has, once again, generously pledged to match every public donation for the first £20,000 raised.
Unfamiliar with the ‘A Bed Every Night’ scheme? Since 2017, when rough sleeping peaked, the initiative has helped ensure a significantly-higher rate of reduction in the numbers of people facing a night on streets in Greater Manchester than seen nationally.
The landmark scheme has given people the chance to rebuild their lives, while also giving them access to key services and opportunities that allows them to stay off the streets for good.
Despite the scheme’s recent success, organisations across Greater Manchester are under “a huge amount of pressure” to meet the demand for their services this winter, and given the current economic outlook, household budgets will continue to be squeezed – leaving people on the sharp end of inequality and poverty.
Emily Sergeant -
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