Police investigate fire at Manchester's Midland hotel

Police have launched an investigation following a fire at the doorway of the Midland hotel in Manchester.

The fire took place at around 3.50am on 9 January and damaged the entrance of the hotel.

The Midland hotel occupies a Grade II-listed building constructed at the turn of the 20th century which first opened to guests in 1903. The hotel is home to the four-AA-rosette Adam Reid at the French restaurant as well as the Mount Street Dining Room and Bar.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "Five fire engines from Salford, Moss Side, Philips Park, Blackley and Gorton fire stations, together with the aerial ladder platform from Manchester Central fire station, were called to a doorway and trellis on fire at a commercial premises on Peter Street, Manchester."

The fire was extinguished by a hose reel and crew were in attendance for roughly an hour-and-a-half.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "It is an active investigation and enquiries are ongoing."

A member of the Midland hotel team told The Caterer it was open and operating as normal following the fire.

The 312-room Midland hotel underwent a £14m refurbishment in 2020.

It is due to host the 2024 Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland awards ceremony on 5 February.