The Merchant Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (792 reviews)
16 Skipper Street , Belfast , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Prime location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
There were concerns about cleanliness in some areas of the hotel.
Service
9.75
The service was exceptional and staff were very accommodating.
Location
9.79
The location is superb, close to many attractions.
Room Quality
9.24
Rooms are well-appointed and comfortable.
Amenities
9.27
The amenities provided are top-notch and enhance the stay.
Value for Money
9.23
Good value considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Food options are diverse and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9.55
Overall, the experience was remarkable despite minor cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:31

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations and Amenities

The 5 AA Red Star Merchant Hotel in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter offers upscale air-conditioned rooms adorned with original artwork, black-out blinds, and marble bathrooms. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop gym, and a hot tub for ultimate relaxation.

Award-Winning Dining Experience

Indulge in the elegant Great Room Restaurant under a stunning domed ceiling, serving exquisite à la carte dishes and traditional afternoon teas. Unwind at the Veuve clicquot champagne lounge or groove to live music at Berts Jazz Bar while savoring delectable cuisine.

Relaxation and Wellness

Pamper yourself at the spa with 5 treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy area, sauna, and steam room. A Grade I Listed building dating back to 1860, The Merchant Hotel promises a luxurious stay in the heart of Belfast.

Book now for an unforgettable experience at The Merchant Hotel.

Important information:

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 applyPlease inform 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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BFS

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £40 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 792 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 9.24
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Damien • couple • gb
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Edell • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent stay. Highly recommend
Pros:

Room and restaurant/bar

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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AFinnegan186605 • Couples • Dublin, County Dublin
10
Central Belfast luxury
Pros:

My wife and I have just had a lovely stay in The Merchant Hotel and plan to return with friends.
It's quite expensive but worth every penny, and the place to go if you want to treat yourself.
First class staff, large bedroom (we chose the art deco style), and the most beautiful dining room I can recall.
Brett's Bar was excellent for dinner and has a very good jazz vibe.
Central location in Belfast, close to good places to go.

2026-06-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Colleen • couple • gb
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Jill • couple • gb
7
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Tore • couple • no
10
Meget flott hotell og svært hyggelig personale kan anbefales
Pros:

Alt var fantastisk flott

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • au
9
We had a wonderful couple of days in Belfast made even with our stay at The Merchant Hotel
Pros:

We stayed in The Larkin Suite which was beautiful and spacious and had a large well appointed.
The hotel is very central to the CBD and the entertainment area where there were plenty of Irish Pubs to choose from.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Lyndsey • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were exceptional

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo_traveller • za
5
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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peterandtheresa09 • Couples • Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England
10
First class trip to Belfast. Fantastic hotel. Great location
Pros:

The hotel is excellently located for the heart of Belfast. Minutes away from the SSE arena and the Titanic exhibition. The hotel itself and service was all first class and would highly recommend a stay. They organised our day trips, valet parked our hire car and were on hand to answer all our questions. The breakfast sets you up for the day and plenty of options to eat and drink in the evening. We will be back!!

2026-06-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Claudia • couple • at
1
Froh wieder auszuhecken
Pros:

Rein gar nichts!

Cons:

Grusel vom ersten Moment!
Personal ist ignorant und unfreundlich! An der Rezeption bekamen wir Zimmer karte für Zimmer das schon belegt war!
Haben türe zu besetzten Zimmer geöffnet ! War ein Schock!
Zimmer sind völlig abgewohnt! Flecken im Bad und auf Toilette!
Flecken im klapprigen Kleiderschrank!
Gruselkabinett! Und ein total abgenutzer teppich überall!
Parkgebühren im gegenüberliegenden parkhaus mussten wir 2x zahlen !!
Die Koffer ohne Hilfe über Strasse ziehen!
Dieses Hotel ist auf keinen Fall Luxus '😳

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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thewritingi • Family
10
Perfect, relaxed luxury stay.
Pros:

Another outstanding stay. We popped up to celebrate a birthday and stay in our favourite hotel in Belfast and as usual it was perfect. Staff were amazing, dinner in the Cloth Ear was on point and the attention to detail and our guest experience was ever superlative. Massive thank you to GM Gavin and his phenomenal team.

2026-06-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Robert • couple • ca
9
Beautiful hotel, great location.
Pros:

Great location to walk in Belfast. Room was very comfortable. Breakfast was great and the staff were wonderful.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Julianne • couple • gb
9
Wonderful
Pros:

Big clean comfortable room

Cons:

Booked Great Room restaurant for our wedding dinner, told staff when booking we were coming after our wedding ceremony, saw other tables receive complimentary cakes for birthdays etc but no mention or congratulations for us, wasn’t a problem, food was great setting wonderful. Barman in the cocktail bar was marvellous, really enjoyed the cocktail bar and jazz bar, really appreciated bar staff getting the drink I liked from the cocktail bar as it wasn’t available in the Jazz bar

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • family_with_children • gb
10
Most enjoyable
Pros:

Breakfast was outstanding and the hotel location was perfect for our requirements. All of the rooms that we booked were very comfortable and suited our individual requirements.

Cons:

There was some confusion over the availability of a table for dinner on the second evening, with availability not confirmed until the last minute.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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arnis • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • gb
8
Overnight in Belfast
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Stayed in a suite. For the price I think they should provide a fridge

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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sherrin277 • Solo travel
8
The next best thing to time travel
Pros:

If you love historical hotels, this one can’t be beat. Its atmospheric magic sends you back in time without giving up any modern conveniences. The outside alone has stunning architecture. I treated myself to a Victorian suite. The high ceilings, flowing drapes, velvet accents, and canopy bed were truly magical. Even the bathroom was gorgeous and spacious. The layout and food in the Great Room restaurant amazed me as well. Enjoyed the Cloth Ear Pub just as much.

I was able to walk to the Titanic museum on a nice pedestrian walkway by the river in about twenty minutes. The only negative was the late music in the surrounding Cathedral Quarter on Friday/Saturday nights, so plan accordingly.

2026-05-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Prof. Dr. Lars • family_with_children • de
4
Überteuert und nicht mehr zeitgemäß.
Pros:

Die Lage und das Restaurant waren gut.

Cons:

Das Zimmer (angeblich Deluxe) war alt und die Klimaanlage war extrem laut. Das Hotel nutzt den Euphemismus „viktorianischer Stil“. Nachts mussten wir die Klimaanlage ausstellen, um schlafen zu können. Dadurch war es um Zimmer extrem warm. Die Fenster konnte man nicht öffnen; zudem lief davor die Klimatechnik, die auch bei geschlossenen Fenstern gut vernehmbar war. Das Personal hat sich um unsere Beschwerden nicht gekümmert.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ballard • couple • us
10
Pros:

I cannot recommend this location enough! The merchant hotel was beautiful and extremely accommodating. We enjoyed drinks in the cocktail lounge, and the breakfast in the great hall. This was my favorite hotel we stayed at in all of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee