The Merchant Hotel

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

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Bar (on property)
Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Front of property – evening/night
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Reviews

9,6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free breakfast
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Spa 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
The price is R5 519
R6 623 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 January 2025

Room options

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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

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

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

  • 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

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Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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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
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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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
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Secured on-site self-parking (GBP 15.00 per day)
    • Covered on-site valet parking (GBP 39.00 per day)
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen 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 (1130 square feet)

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
  • Spa 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 spa 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 spa 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.
Cashless transactions are available.

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 spa 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.

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

9,0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Expensive compared to other hotels at this level
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing stay. Nicest hotel weve stayed in. Thank you so much.
Jeremy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional hotel.
Exceptional hotel. Excellent service and friendly staff.
Rosemary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

katherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Gail K, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is in the best location. The room is was incredible. I definitely recommend upgrading. Breakfast was delicious. Hubby enjoyed the spa.
steve, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful hotel, could not fault it
Gary, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Kerry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pamela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay
Jeevagan, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Pauline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Adele, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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 .
marian, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and excellent service. The staff were super friendly and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Gail, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My favourite hotel in Belfast.
Exceptional hotel & facilities. Staff really do go above & beyond.
Simon, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Guido, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rachael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Stay in art deco rooms as rooms on Victoria n side overlook street with noise from bars/music and roadsweepers early morning
Ingrid, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, the only downside was an alarm going off several times at 1am 3am. Aside from this it was fine. The breakfast included was perfect. Good location and great customer service.
STEPHEN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bryan, 1-night trip
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