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The Merchant Hotel

5.0 star property
Victorian Belfast hotel in Belfast City Centre with 3 restaurants

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Bar (on property)
Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
The price is Rp4.820.349
Rp5.784.419 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Victoria Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterfront Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belfast City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • SSE Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Lanyon Place Station - 13 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 32 min drive

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

Luxury boutique hotel near Victoria Square Shopping Centre
Located close to Belfast Customs House and St. Anne's Cathedral, The Merchant Hotel provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site. Treat yourself to hydrotherapy, a hot stone massage or a body wrap at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, luggage storage and evening entertainment
Room features
All 63 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (GBP 39 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Berts Jazz Bar
  • Cloth Ear Bar
  • The Great Room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,130 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1860
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 100.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 39.00 per day
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
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

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is The Merchant Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Merchant Hotel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant Hotel on 25 Nov 2024 start from Rp4.820.349, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Merchant Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 15.00 per day. Valet parking is available for GBP 39.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Merchant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 100.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Merchant Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for GBP 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Merchant Hotel located?

Located in Belfast City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Square Shopping Centre, MAC Theatre and Belfast Customs House. St. Anne's Cathedral and Waterfront Hall are also within 10 minutes. Lanyon Place Station is 13 minutes by foot and Great Victoria Street Station is 16 minutes.

The Merchant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 420 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 420 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 420 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 420 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 420 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful hotel! Great staff who made us really welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Xiaojuan

Beautiful restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive compared to other hotels at this level
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay. Nicest hotel weve stayed in. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional hotel.
Exceptional hotel. Excellent service and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve, miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in the best location. The room is was incredible. I definitely recommend upgrading. Breakfast was delicious. Hubby enjoyed the spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel, could not fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeevagan, Chippenham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central comfortable hotel
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and excellent service. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Gail

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favourite hotel in Belfast.
Exceptional hotel & facilities. Staff really do go above & beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Guido

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay in art deco rooms as rooms on Victoria n side overlook street with noise from bars/music and roadsweepers early morning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022