The 5 AA Red Star Merchant Hotel is in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast's city center. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Belfast
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caitlin
    United States of America United States of America
    It was close to all activities, we got a free upgrade and complimentary breakfast, everyone was so kind and helpful, and the doorman was very kind, helpful with recommendations and any questions we had.
  • Lisa
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was superior at this hotel. The cocktail bar cocktails were truly handcrafted right down to the ice. The service was impeccable. The spa was also very nice as well as the wet spa within it. The regular hot tub on the roof was not very...
  • Mc
    The decor the staff very helpfull. The whole ambiance of the hotel. And food was excellent

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Great Room Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic

Amenities of The Merchant Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • 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
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
The Merchant Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note, any requests made in the Special Requests box at the time of booking are subject to availability.

With our self catering apartments they are subject to a £100 security deposit at check in, which is refunded on departure.

Please note that when booking 3 rooms or more for the same date of arrival an automatic 5 day cancelation deadline will apply

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Merchant Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Merchant Hotel

  • The Merchant Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage

  • Room options at The Merchant Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at The Merchant Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Merchant Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Great Room Restaurant

  • The Merchant Hotel is 1,950 feet from the center of Belfast. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Merchant Hotel on this page.

  • Check-in at The Merchant Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.