Midland Hotel, Derby

The Midland Hotel, located in Derby, England, is the world's oldest purpose-built station hotel, having opened in 1841. Designed by Francis Thompson, it features striking red brick architecture and is a grade II listed building. Notably, Queen Victoria and her family stayed here in 1849. The hotel has historical significance as part of Derby's railway heritage, once connected to the nearby station by a glass walkway. In recent years, it has been repurposed to house asylum seekers, sparking discussions about the use of hotels for this purpose. Visitors can explore its architectural beauty and its role in the rich railway history of Derby.