NOTHING is too much trouble for a Bradford hotel that goes the extra mile for its customers, and it is for these reasons it won the Hotel of the Year award at the 2022 Telegraph & Argus Retail, Leisure and Hospitality awards on Sunday.

The Midland Hotel, based on Cheapside in Bradford city centre, won Hotel of the Year, sponsored by Mitie.

“We’re the best in Bradford,” said Sharon Tyson, representing Midland Hotel.

“We’re a very close-knit team and we care about our customers.

“We always make sure to go that extra mile.

“Nothing is too much trouble for our customers.”

In the criteria for the award, judges were asking for a locally-based hotel or guest house who offer a memorable experience with excellent service and positive customer feedback.

Judges were keen to hear what makes their hotel the best in the district.

After the nomination process, Midland Hotel general manager David Crossley and deputy general manager Sharon Tyson said: “We feel we have the best hotel in Bradford as we are a close-knit team who all sing from the same hymn sheet.

“We all thrive on on giving the best possible customer service and always go the extra mile to give the wow factor.

“We are proud of our hotel, facilities and staff.”

The historic hotel building has a rich history.

The original Midland Hotel was built in 1885, housed 115 bedrooms and is of particular architectural interest on the edge of the Little Germany area of Bradford.

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 people appreciate the opulence of an era unfortunately long past.

It has also been host to the rich and famous over the years.

During its heyday, the likes of Laurel and Hardy, Paul Robeson, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones stayed there.

In 1905, the famous Shakespearean stage actor, Sir Henry Irving died on the main staircase after his appearance at the nearby Theatre Royal.

He was attended by his manager Bram Stoker, better known as the originator of Dracula.

Another great entertainer, George Formby, who performed at the Alhambra in 1940, stayed in the hotel along with almost every Prime Minister up to Harold Wilson.