The Midland vs The Rex
Both are in Manchester, 380 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Civic Quarter
The Midland
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★★City Centre
The Rex
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Midland
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 380 m apart.
Choose The Midland if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 312 / 60)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2015)
Choose The Rex if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.8)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 60 / 312)
Why is The Midland better than The Rex?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2015)+6y
- 413 more listed amenities (29 vs 16)+13
- 5Has a gym
- 6Has an on-site restaurant
- 7A larger hotel with more facilities (312 vs 60 rooms)×5.2
Why is The Rex better than The Midland?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.8)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (60 vs 312 rooms)−252
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Midland vs The Rex: which hotel is better? | The Midland | The Rex |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Location | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +5.0 | 3.3 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 +10.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.2 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 634 +76 | 558 |
| Rank in Manchester | top 18% | top 3% +15% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.7 | 9.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 280 m −180 m | 460 m |
| To public transport | 110 m | 20 m −90 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 240 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 16 | 30 +14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 37 | 39 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 312 | 60 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +6y | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 29 +13 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
The MidlandThe Rex
- The Rex is cheaper in 7 of 12 months
- The Midland: €285 a night on average · The Rex: €272 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Manchester by month
All months
| Month | The Midland | The Rex |
|---|---|---|
| November | €353 | €310 |
| December | €317 | €271 |
| January | €207 | €179 |
| February | €198 | €219 |
| March | €264 | €253 |
| April | €315 | €247 |
| May | €246 | €296 |
| June | €428 | €388 |
| July | €345 | €302 |
| August | €203 | €221 |
| September | €251 | €287 |
| October | €289 | €289 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
380 m apart
The Midland: city centre: 280 m, nearest station Metrolink-Manchester City Centre St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink): 110 m, Manchester Airport (MAN): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 37 sights within 1 km.
The Rex: city centre: 460 m, nearest station 82 King Street: 20 m, Manchester Airport (MAN): 15 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 39 sights within 1 km.
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The Midland or The Rex: common questions
Which is better, The Midland or The Rex?
The Midland leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness. The Rex is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Midland or The Rex?
Over the year The Rex costs about €272 a night on average against €285 at The Midland, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Midland is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 460 m for The Rex.
How far apart are The Midland and The Rex?
The two hotels are 380 m apart in a straight line.
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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