The new hotel with a stunning rooftop bar taking shape next to Manchester Town Hall

A stunning new hotel from well-known operator Malmaison is soon to open in Manchester complete with a spectacular rooftop bar that will look out across Albert Square. It will become the second Malmaison Hotel in the city centre, following on from its original Piccadilly venue which has been open for the past 26 years.

Malmaison Deansgate is the name of the new venue - although it's not actually on Deansgate at all. The development has been underway for some time now at a prime spot on Princess Street - directly opposite Manchester Town hall.

Scaffolding has just started to come down off the front of the building, with the Malmaison sign now taking pride of place at the top of the building. And the intriguing development above the sign point to what we can expect from the city's latest rooftop bar and terrace.

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The town hall itself is currently under wraps due to major renovation works due to be complete in 2024. Once they are removed, the new Malmaison rooftop bar will boast one of the most spectacular views across the city landmark and the redeveloped Albert Square.

Works had been due to finish on the hotel in April, but due to delays, bosses are now looking at "summer 2023" as the likely opening date for the 70-bedroom hotel. Inside, guests can expect a true "design-led hotel" with individuall designed rooms and large public spaces.

On the ground floor will be a new 114-cover Chez Mal brasserie and cocktail bar with a grill style menu. Then up on the seventh floor Manchester can expect the new sky bar Sora.

It will become the second Sora in the Malmaison portfolio, after the success of the first rooftop