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title: "The Midland vs The Strathmore hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Midland or The Strathmore hotel in Lancaster? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Midland vs The Strathmore hotel

Both are in Lancaster, 2.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Morecambe
## [The Midland](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-midland-lancaster/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 4 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2207341/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Morecambe
## [The Strathmore hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-strathmore-hotel-lancaster/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2218827/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Midland

It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 2.1 km apart.

### Choose The Midland if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 8.2)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (32 / 1)

### Choose The Strathmore hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.6 km / 2.2 km)
-   breakfast included

### Why is The Midland better than The Strathmore hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 8.2) (+0.4)
2.  550 m closer to public transport (−550 m)
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  31 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+31)
5.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 66 vs 10) (+56)
6.  7 more sights within 1 km (+7)
7.  Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Strathmore hotel better than The Midland?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  More guest reviews (377 vs 80), so the rating is more reliable (×4.7)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Midland | The Strathmore hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Location | 6.9  (+3.5) | 3.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.3  (+0.5) | 6.8 |
| Public transport | 8.7  (+3.0) | 5.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.6  (+0.4) | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 80 | 377  (+297) |
| Google rating | – | 3.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 405 |
| Rank in Lancaster | top 48%  (+42%) | bottom 10% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.9  (+3.5) | 3.4 |
| Distance to Morecambe centre | 950 m  (−210 m) | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 880 m  (−150 m) | 1.0 km |
| To public transport | 400 m  (−550 m) | 940 m |
| To the airport | 82 km | 81 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 32  (+31) | 1 |
| To the nearest food shop | 280 m  (−560 m) | 840 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5  (+4) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7  (+7) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 44 | 50 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2008 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+5) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.1 km apart

The Midland: city centre: 2.2 km, nearest station Morecambe Promenade railway station: 400 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 82 km, beach: 880 m, 32 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.

The Strathmore hotel: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Morecambe Lifeboat Station: 940 m, Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA): 81 km, beach: 1.0 km, 1 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Lancaster

[Lancaster weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/lancaster/weather)

## The Midland or The Strathmore hotel: common questions

### Which is better, The Midland or The Strathmore hotel?

The Midland leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, The Midland or The Strathmore hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Midland is closer: 950 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for The Strathmore hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The Midland is 880 m from the nearest beach; The Strathmore hotel is 1.0 km.

### How far apart are The Midland and The Strathmore hotel?

The two hotels are 2.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-midland-lancaster-vs-the-strathmore-hotel-lancaster/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/