The Merchant Hotel

5 stars
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ, United Kingdom
Belfast, United Kingdom
9.2
Wonderful
based on 806 reviews
806 reviews
Tue 12/30
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Wed 12/31
1 room, 2 guests
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$306
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Nightly total
Deluxe room
$306
Double room
$534
King room
$540
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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. Guests can take advantage of the recreational facilities available, such as billiards, a sauna and a Jacuzzi. The hotel also offers a well-equipped fitness center.

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.

The Merchant Hotel Belfast provides a range of places to dine, including Great Room Restaurant and The Cloth Ear. In the evening, guests are welcome to relax in the lounge bar.

The hotel is conveniently located for discovering the city, with Waterfront Hall and Belfast City Hall just a short walk away. The Odyssey and Ulster Hall are each within walking distance.

9.2
Wonderful rating
Based on 806 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Merchant Hotel

Tue 12/30
Wed 12/31
Double room
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$534
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Deluxe room
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$306
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$326
nightly with fees
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$334
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King room
1 king bed
$540
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1 king bed
$772
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1 king bed
$819
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at The Merchant Hotel

  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • Business center
  • Car rental
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24hr 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
  • Trash cans

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Soundproofing
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Storage available

Accessibility and suitability

  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • First-aid kit
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Pool and spa

  • Massage
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

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 rental
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of The Merchant Hotel

9.2
Wonderful
806 verified ratings
Wonderful
616
Very good
94
Good
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Okay
16
Fair
14
Mediocre
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Poor
14

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the beautiful location and excellent service of the hotel, with many highlighting the stunning architecture and friendly staff. However, some reviews noted issues with cleanliness and noise levels, particularly from nearby pubs. The breakfast received mixed reviews, with some praising it while others found it lacking compared to expectations for a five-star hotel.
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Breakfast8.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 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/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

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Essential information about The Merchant Hotel

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February
September
$586
$497
Cheapest month to stay with an average 45% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 36% rise in price.
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When to book a room at The Merchant Hotel

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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 February and January.
  • 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 Tuesday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Merchant Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $474, while the most expensive was $474.
  • How long should you stay at The Merchant Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

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 center 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 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM 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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Nearest Airport

Distance to airport

8.6
0.3 mi
Belfast City
2.4 mi

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