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The Merchant Hotel
5 stars

The Merchant Hotel

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ, United Kingdom
Belfast, United Kingdom
See location+44 289 023 4888
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$531
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9.2
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based on 759 reviews
759 reviews
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Nightly total
Deluxe room
King room
$1,331

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Victorian Belfast hotel in Belfast City Centre with 3 restaurants 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. The Merchant Hotel offers 63 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Belfast hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or spa tub. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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9.2
Wonderful
Based on 759 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at The Merchant Hotel

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Adapter
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow

Pool and spa

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Drying rack for clothing

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Complimentary breakfast

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Merchant Hotel

9.2
Wonderful
759 verified ratings
Wonderful
580
Very good
87
Good
42
Okay
15
Fair
14
Mediocre
7
Poor
14

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Overall, guests appreciated the excellent location, great atmosphere, and the quality of gym facilities and breakfast at the hotel, though they had a variety of concerns regarding service and cleanliness. Many reviews highlighted issues with the reception service, inconsistent breakfast quality, and room size. On a positive note, the ambiance of the hotel was praised along with the attentiveness of some staff members.
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Location10 out of 10
Atmosphere9 out of 10
Gym9 out of 10
Room Size2.5 out of 10
Breakfast2.5 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
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Location

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

What's nearby

  • Albert Memorial Clock117 m
  • St. Anne's Cathedral257 m
  • The MAC300 m
  • Belfast City Hall0.5 km
  • Belfast Waterfront0.6 km
  • St George's Market0.7 km
  • SSE Arena0.8 km
  • Grand Opera House0.8 km
  • Titanic Belfast1.3 km
  • Crumlin Road Gaol1.4 km
  • Botanic Gardens2.1 km
  • Ulster Museum2.2 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

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FAQs when booking at The Merchant Hotel

  • Why should I book a stay at The Merchant Hotel Belfast?

    The Merchant Hotel is a glorious hotel with air-conditioned luxurious rooms, a spa, a rooftop gym and a great restaurant in a historic city centre building. There are bars and private spaces throughout the hotel that guests can enjoy and it is particularly popular with couples on a romantic break. It’s also a leading wedding destination and gives you access to everything the city has to offer on its doorstep.

  • What are the wellness and fitness facilities like at The Merchant Hotel Belfast?

    The spa at The Merchant has five treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy room and a relaxation room. You can enjoy massages, body wraps, skincare and pedicures, beauty treatments and treatments designed for men specifically. You can also avail yourself of waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments. The rooftop gym has a sleek Art Deco design, great views and a rock sauna and steam room to complement the full suite of cardio machines and free weights.

  • What makes The Merchant Hotel Belfast good for a romantic break?

    The rooms in The Merchant are beautifully designed in art deco and Victorian style and they have proven very popular with couples on a romantic break. They are large and well-appointed with flat screen TVs, luxury showers and rich, heavy fabrics throughout. Suites come with four-poster beds and antique furniture and art. The in-house restaurant and choice of bars also make this a fantastic choice for couples.

  • What are the dining facilities like?

    The restaurant of The Merchant is in the domed Great Room, which is described as a perfectly restored Victorian masterpiece. It has a glass cupola ceiling with elegant plasterwork lit by Ireland’s largest chandelier. Expert service delivers an à la carte menu which has been awarded two AA rosettes. Using local ingredients in all its choices, the menu is designed to reflect the seasons and the elegance of the room in which it is served.

  • What bar facilities are at The Merchant Hotel Belfast?

    There are four bars at The Merchant. Bert’s Jazz Bar is Belfast’s only jazz club and serves food and drinks at its rich, opulent tables. The Cloth Ear is a Victorian twist on the traditional Irish bar. The Cocktail Bar serves fine spirits and champagne, while the Champagne Lounge is an architecturally significant part of the hotel that defines luxury for its guests. This room, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, can be hired for private events.

  • What facilities at Merchant Hotel Belfast make it a good wedding destination?

    Weddings at The Merchant Hotel are a serious affair, making it one of the top wedding venues in Belfast. It can create intimate experiences or opulent larger gatherings, based on the requirements of each bride and groom. Depending on the service, the wedding couple receive a complimentary deluxe room or a Victorian Suite.

  • What facilities are in place to make The Merchant Hotel Belfast accessible?

    All public areas in the hotel are accessible for people with mobility issues. There are accessible rooms with accessible en suites. There are lifts to the upper floors as well as accessible restrooms on the ground floor.

  • Which type of family-focused activities are at The Merchant Hotel Belfast?

    There are family rooms, and the restaurant staff are happy to cater to families and their children.

  • Where is The Merchant Hotel located?

    The Merchant Hotel is located at 16 Skipper Street in City Centre, 0.5 km from the centre of Belfast. Albert Memorial Clock is the closest landmark to The Merchant Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Merchant Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at The Merchant Hotel.

  • Does The Merchant Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Merchant Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Merchant Hotel from the airport?

    The Merchant Hotel is 3.8 km from Belfast City. The Merchant Hotel is 19.6 km from Belfast Intl.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.4

Distance to city centre

0.5 km

Nearest airport

Belfast City

Distance to airport

3.9 km