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Overview

Located close to Belfast Central Railway Station, The Merchant Hotel Belfast provides guests with an ideal base when visiting Belfast. It is moments from Cathedral Quarter, eateries and nightlife options.

The hotel boasts a range of deluxe amenities and services, including a rooftop terrace and The Spa. Relaxation facilities include a Jacuzzi and a sauna. A well-equipped fitness centre is also provided.

The rooms at The Merchant Hotel Belfast offer free wireless internet access, slippers and a refrigerator. They all come with a private bathroom which includes a shower and a bathtub.

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are served daily at Great Room Restaurant, specialising in French fare. Guests can sample a range of drinks at The Cloth Ear and Cocktail Bar. Guests are also welcome to enjoy a drink at Veuve Clicqout Champagne Lounge.

The hotel is located in the City's popular shopping area. It is also within walking distance of The Odyssey and Ulster Hall.

8.9
Very good
853 reviews

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Amenities at The Merchant Hotel

  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reviews of The Merchant Hotel

8.9
Very good
853 verified ratings
Wonderful
651
Very good
97
Good
44
Okay
20
Fair
15
Mediocre
11
Poor
15

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests consistently praised the hotel's friendly and helpful staff, central location, and beautiful historic building. Many enjoyed the comfortable beds and highlighted the excellent breakfast. Some guests mentioned issues with cleanliness, value for money, and occasional noise, but overall, the positive experiences with service, atmosphere, and amenities stood out.
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Service10 out of 10
Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness8.5 out of 10
Breakfast8.5 out of 10
Bed Comfort8 out of 10
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Location

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

What's nearby

  • St. Anne's Cathedral282 yd
  • Cathedral Quarter287 yd
  • Victoria Square347 yd
  • Lagan Weir and Lookout405 yd
  • Belfast Central Library414 yd
  • Belfast City Hall0.3 mi
  • Waterfront Hall0.4 mi
  • The Odyssey0.5 mi
  • Ulster Hall0.5 mi
  • St Peter's Cathedral0.7 mi
  • Titanic Belfast0.8 mi
  • Harland and Wolff1.1 mi

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

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Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Merchant Hotel

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January
August
£350
£371
Cheapest month to stay with an average 26% drop in price.
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Which month has the cheapest rates at The Merchant Hotel?

The cheapest month to stay at The Merchant Hotel is October, with an average nightly rate of £338. The most expensive month is August at £417 per night.

What is the cheapest day to book The Merchant Hotel?

The cheapest day to book The Merchant Hotel is Thursday, with an average nightly rate of £283. The most expensive day is Wednesday at £444 per night.

How far in advance should you book The Merchant Hotel?

To get the best price at The Merchant Hotel, book around 11 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 24% compared to booking last minute.

KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Merchant Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Merchant Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Merchant Hotel, plan to stay on a Thursday or Monday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Merchant Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £293, while the most expensive was £293.
  • How long should you stay at The Merchant Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.

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, 0.3 miles from the centre of Belfast. St. Anne's Cathedral 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 2.4 miles from Belfast City. The Merchant Hotel is 12.2 miles from Belfast Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Merchant Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Merchant Hotel in Belfast and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Merchant Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Merchant Hotel.

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8.2
0.3 mi
Belfast City
2.4 mi