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The Merchant Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Victoria Square Shopping Centre

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Indoor spa tub
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Outdoor spa tub
Experience Belfast's charm at The Merchant Hotel, where Victorian grandeur meets modern luxury. Unwind on the rooftop terrace, indulge in shopping on site, or treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa treatment. With high-speed WiFi and three restaurants offering French cuisine for dinner and breakfast options like brunch.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$346 nightly
The total price is $415
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Relaxation paradise
A full-service spa offers aromatherapy, body scrubs, and hot stone massages daily. Guests revitalize in the sauna, hot tub, and steam room.
Charming Victorian style
Discover the charm of Victorian architecture at this luxury boutique hotel. Curated decor and a rooftop terrace enhance the city center experience.
Culinary delights
French cuisine awaits hungry explorers at the 3 restaurants. A stylish bar adds evening flair. The hotel offers free full breakfast and private dining options.

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2DZ

What's nearby

  • Victoria Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterfront Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belfast City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SSE Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 5 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 32 min drive
  • Lanyon Place Station - 13 min walk
  • Great Victoria Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Botanic Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪River Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whites Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Munch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Muriel's Cafe Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Common Market - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Merchant Hotel

The Merchant Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Titanic Belfast. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials, and The Great Room, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (GBP 15.00 per day)
    • Covered onsite valet parking (GBP 39.00 per day)
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Shopping
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1860
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

The Great Room - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Berts Jazz Bar - This bistro specializes in French cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Cloth Ear Bar - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs GBP 15.00 per day
  • Covered valet parking costs GBP 39.00 per day
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or hot tub
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Also known as

Hotel Merchant
Merchant Belfast
Merchant Hotel
Merchant Hotel Belfast
The Merchant Hotel Hotel
The Merchant Hotel Belfast
The Merchant Hotel Hotel Belfast

Frequently asked questions

Does The Merchant Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Merchant Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Merchant Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Merchant Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 15.00 per day. Valet parking costs GBP 39.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Merchant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 100.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 50.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Merchant Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, kayaking, and parasailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Merchant Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near The Merchant Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring French cuisine.

What's the area around The Merchant Hotel like?

The Merchant Hotel is in Belfast City Centre, a short 5-minute drive from Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) and 3 minutes' walk from Victoria Square Shopping Centre.

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The Merchant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The spa was relaxing and amazing, with great bar service and a lovely atmosphere. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Fantasy experience! Everything exceeded all expectations,! Amazing facilities, friendly staff , amazing food……I can keep going on about how amazing The Merchant is 😊
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent stay
1-night trip

10/10

What a wonderful hotel! Great staff who made us really welcome.
1-night trip

10/10

Had a great stay
3-night trip

8/10

Beautiful restaurant
1-night trip

10/10

Such a beautiful hotel, could not fault it
2-night trip

10/10

Exceptional hotel. Excellent service and friendly staff.
1-night trip

8/10

Nice hotel, good location for walking
2-night trip

10/10

We had an amazing stay. Nicest hotel weve stayed in. Thank you so much.
2-night trip

10/10

Expensive compared to other hotels at this level
1-night trip

10/10

Exceptional hotel & facilities. Staff really do go above & beyond.
2-night trip

10/10

Hotel is in the best location. The room is was incredible. I definitely recommend upgrading. Breakfast was delicious. Hubby enjoyed the spa.
2-night trip

10/10

The Merchant Hotel was a bank in its previous life. As a former banker myself, I enjoyed hearing about it’s history, and seeing how beautifully it has been converted to its present use. Magnificent!
1-night trip

8/10

Stay in art deco rooms as rooms on Victoria n side overlook street with noise from bars/music and roadsweepers early morning
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel and nice staff who will do anything for you. Comfortable, luxurious and building is stunning. Only criticism is that I think 3pm is too late for check in. 12/13:00 is more realistic.
1-night trip

8/10

Stayed in Victorian room, quite dark but very comfortable , art deco rooms much nicer . Got twin room first when I requested a king bed . Changed us no problem. Put a balloon and chocolate on the bed as a surprise for birthday which was lovely . Great central location .
1-night trip

8/10

Super room easy check in … parked the car but didn’t say it would be £35 pounds to do so … would not let us have food in the bar at 9.30 only room service which 1hour and 40mins arrived even every time we called down they said 5mins … waste of a evening in the city didn’t get to enjoy the hotel bar .. they took it off the bill but they served others food non residents so overall disappointed… reception staff very pleasant.. it just was a bad night .
1-night trip

10/10

Dry nice. We had a great memorable suite. Restaurant decor was first class. Highly recommend
2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

6/10

1-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

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