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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served - The Merchant Hotel (Belfast)
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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living room | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV - The Merchant Hotel (Belfast)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Rooftop sanctuary in Belfast

Vintage Victorian grandeur meets Art Deco elegance at this Belfast city center boutique hotel. The rooftop hot tub offers stunning views. Three restaurants provide exceptional dining experiences, including a praised plant-based tasting menu with live jazz music.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Belfast City Centre, a neighborhood in Belfast, The Merchant Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. MAC Theatre and Waterfront Hall are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Victoria Square Shopping Centre and St. George's Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at SSE Arena. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and parasailing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Belfast travel guide
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16 Skipper Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2DZ

What's nearby

  • Belfast Customs House
    Belfast Customs House
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Victoria Square Shopping Centre
    Victoria Square Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • BA7NM1 Waterfront Hall Belfast Northern Ireland
    Waterfront Hall
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Belfast City Hall
    Belfast City Hall
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Black and White Night Time Photo on Belfast Waterfront, Northern Ireland
    SSE Arena
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Duke of York
    2 min walk
  • Whites Garden
    3 min walk
  • Ulster Sports Club
    1 min walk
  • The Pocket
    2 min walk
  • Bert's Jazz Bar
    1 min walk

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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 transportation

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

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1860
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 9 to February 10:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day
  • Covered 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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
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 transportation 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Merchant Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Merchant Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 459 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Soup to nuts the Merchant was one of the best stays we’ve ever had! Staff were exemplary!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive staff - very clean room and well taken care of (frequent tidy ups, turn down service etc) - lovely stay, we would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely; room was perfecr
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darisabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly staff. Rooms were beautiful and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Gorgeous place, historic and perfect location to walk everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent, room beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very neat property..beautiful spacious rooms..great jazz bar..great location in Belfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ABBY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional, friendly and very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in the hotel for our daughter's wedding and the staff were very helpful and friendly making sure everything was perfect... and it was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantasy experience! Everything exceeded all expectations,! Amazing facilities, friendly staff , amazing food……I can keep going on about how amazing The Merchant is 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suite

Dry nice. We had a great memorable suite. Restaurant decor was first class. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a beautiful place with really friendly and helpful staff. However it’s in the Cathedral district which is the hub of the entertainment area. It can get VERY noisy at night and we had to move rooms in order to get a good nights sleep. This was organised very efficiently by the hotel staff and our second night was much quieter. The hotel is very convenient for exploring Belfast and the hotel staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

steve

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GREAT location. BEAUTIFUL hotel. DELICIOUS breakfast. Super-professional staff. All around excellent experience. Rooms were a good size and really nicely decorated (we stayed in the Victorian rooms). Only slight mis-understanding was on the payment terms. The booking said pay at property but they needed to bill two weeks in advance. We got it worked out but suggest that the hotel update their T&Cs on their Expedia listing for a more pleasant experience. Overall AMAZING hotel and would highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved the whole ambience!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful hotel on all levels
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience, highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fabulous overnight stay ! Can highly recommend it - attention to detail and the service was fantastic. A true 5 star hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeevagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything and everyone was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply outstanding and luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025