Leeds Lux Hotels... which one?
 

Help! I'm reading trip advisor over and over again to decide between the Quebecs or Malmaison in Leeds.

Price is actually neck-in-neck for the dates I'm interested in (Three nights). My husband and I are in our 30's and usually go for hip-boutique hotels, but luxury is important too. Amazing beds & Molton Brown toilettries loved dearly.

What do you think?

Hi
I live near Leeds, work in the city itself, so haven't used either Hotel but...........feedback from friends and business colleagues suggest Malmaison is 'the one'!
Have a great time in Leeds - the shopping is fantastic and there's some wonderful restarants too.

I'm not one for boutique hotels as I find they usually are lacking in large public areas and restaurants/bars. However, you are obviously after one!

I'd stay at Quebecs, this is much more luxurious. Every Malmaison has a similar look, and not such wonderful service. The Malmaison is considerably cheaper, the food won't be nearly as good. Stay at Quebecs for some intimate luxury.

Thank you both. I do love Leeds, I have family nearby so have had the pleasure of day-tripping there but haven't stayed the night.

With a family wedding on that weekend, there will be no room to stay with our relatives (or it will be a bit crazy to say the least) so will be staying in the city.

I remember having a cheap, but great lunch at Cafe Uno -- any other suggestions?

Go to the cafe at Harvey Nick's. Get there early (it opens at 12 for lunch). Or try the new Bibi's. The Arts Cafe is also good. It is near to the Corn Exchange.

Hi
I agree about Harvey Nicks although I have only been there in the evenings when the store is otherwise shut. The seats near the huge picture windows are best and the food is delicious.
Whitelocks, Turks Head Yard is a Victorian gem of a pub, largely undiscovered by tourists. I love the place. It's in an alley right in the centre of the shopping area. The food is cheap and surprisingly good, and you get a real mixture of clientele. I've taken many people there and they've all been bowled over by the place.
However, if you like good Chinese/Cantonese food then Tin Tin in East Parade is your place (but it isn't cheap). I recently had the banquet for 2 (I did share it!!)and every dish was mouthwatering, the surroundings are understated but smart, and the service excellent. I am still drooling at the memory of the crispy duck, and beef in black bean sauce.......

Loving the suggestions, keep them coming! I'll probably stay away from Japanese or Chinese food during my trip. I'm Canadian, and can eat that very cheaply at home. I'd love pubs, bistros, Indian food, Italian or modern-British. I'm even willing to go to a dive in search of good food.

Our exchange rate is about 2 1/2 times our dollar to the pound, so everything is expensive (to me) on my trips to the UK. My dining budget will be small compared to what I was willing to spend on the hotel.