Hotel The Merchant Hotel
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 452 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*8.8* St. George's Market: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)
*8.8* Victoria Square Shopping Centre: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)
*8.4* Customs House Belfast: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)
*8.1* St. Annes Cathedral Belfast: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)
*8.0* Albert Memorial Clock: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)
*7.8* Big Fish: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)
Obviously hard times ahead but they couldn’t have done enough for us and made are stay even better than we expected.
United KingdomComfortable bed and pillows were just so comfortable
IrelandA place to go for pure luxury, excellent service and wonderful memories to last a lifetime. The staff did a lovely surprise for my husband which we appreciated.
United KingdomGreat spot. Jeff's Jazz bar was exceptionally good also.
IrelandRooftop gym, rooftop sauna, rooftop hot tub. Great service from the staff.
IrelandFantastic restaurant - great decor and lovely food
United KingdomWe love this place and everything about it . The food is fantastic and so are the staff . There are 2 styles of bedrooms Art Deco and Victorian style . Personally I love the Victorian style best . They have a turn down service which is lovely and the use of the spa is an added bonus here and the gym . We had cocktails in the cocktail bar which we found very relaxing great atmosphere . We ate in berts bar and it was better than I had imagined . All in all will return again hopefully soon !
United KingdomFirst time and just loved it from the minute I walked up the red carpet
United KingdomNo skimping in any aspect of the hotel. Really was 5 stsr
United KingdomBathroom and room were roomy. Dining room exquisite.
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The Merchant Hotel 5-star hotel
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Stay in the heart of Belfast – Excellent location - show map
The 5 AA Red Star Merchant Hotel is in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast's city centre. It offers luxurious air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a spa, and a rooftop gymnasium and hot tub. The Merchant is the winner of the Best UK Hotel 2011 award in the International Hotel Awards.
All of the elegantly appointed rooms are decorated with original artwork. They each have black-out blinds, a flat-screen TV, and spacious en suite marble bathrooms.
The Merchant is a Grade I Listed building dating back to 1860. Its Great Room Restaurant has a huge domed ceiling and offers a fine à la carte menu and traditional afternoon teas.
There is a selection of bars, including the Veuve clicquot champagne lounge. Berts Jazz Bar serves food and has live music 7 nights a week.
The Spa has 5 treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy area. There is also a sauna and a steam room located on the rooftop.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.3 for two-person stays.
Health & hygiene
Guests love...
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Fantastic coffee!
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The AA 5 Red Star Merchant Hotel in Belfast is situated in the heart of Belfast city centre’s historic Cathedral Quarter. Amenities include: a stunning luxury spa, a fine dining restaurant, a dedicated meeting and events suite and a fabulous jazz bar.
What's nearby *
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Customs House Belfast0.1 miles
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Big Fish0.2 miles
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Victoria Square Shopping Centre0.2 miles
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Albert Memorial Clock0.2 miles
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St. Annes Cathedral Belfast0.2 miles
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Ulster University, Belfast Campus0.3 miles
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Belfast Central Library0.3 miles
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St. George's Market0.3 miles
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The Linen Hall Library0.3 miles
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Belfast City Hall0.3 miles
Natural beauty *
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Strangford Lough Lake25 miles
Closest airports *
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George Best Belfast City Airport2.4 miles
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Belfast International Airport12.4 miles
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City of Derry Airport58 miles
Most popular landmarks *
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SSE Arena0.5 miles
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St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast0.8 miles
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The Belfast Empire Music Hall0.9 miles
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Titanic Belfast1.2 miles
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Park Centre1.7 miles
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Belfast Castle3 miles
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Malone House3.5 miles
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Clandeboye Estate8.8 miles
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WWT Castle Espie10.5 miles
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Bangor Marina11.1 miles
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Cuisine: Local
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea
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Facilities of The Merchant Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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No parking available.
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car hire
- Lift
- Bridal suite
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Wellness facilities
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Massage
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Safety features
- First aid kit available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules
- Cashless payment available
Cleaning
- Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Italian
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 16 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Merchant Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please inform The Merchant Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Sauna is closed from Thu 18 Jun 2020 until Wed 30 Sept 2020
Fitness centre is closed from Thu 18 Jun 2020 until Wed 30 Sept 2020
Spa/wellness centre is closed from Thu 18 Jun 2020 until Wed 30 Sept 2020
Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Thu 18 Jun 2020 until Wed 30 Sept 2020
FAQs about The Merchant Hotel
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Check-in at The Merchant Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Merchant Hotel by:
- Car 15min
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The Merchant Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- The Great Room Restaurant
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Guests staying at The Merchant Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- À la carte
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The prices at The Merchant Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Merchant Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Hot tub/jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
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Room options at The Merchant Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
