The Merchant Hotel
5.0 star property

Luxury spa hotel, walk to Victoria Square Shopping Centre

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The Merchant Hotel

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Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Front of property – evening/night
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; French cuisine

Overview of The Merchant Hotel

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is €314
Price available on 15/4/2024

Check out the area

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2DZ
  • Popular LocationWaterfront Hall8 min walk
  • Popular LocationSSE Arena13 min walk
  • Popular LocationTitanic Belfast3 min drive
  • AirportBelfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)33 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

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

Belfast

The Merchant Hotel is located in Belfast City Centre, a neighbourhood in Belfast, and is in the entertainment district and near the airport. MAC Theatre and Waterfront Hall are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Victoria Square Shopping Centre and St. George's Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at SSE Arena. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk
  • Waterfront Hall - 8 min walk
  • St. George's Market - 9 min walk
  • SSE Arena - 13 min walk
  • Titanic Belfast - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Belfast Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • River Coffee House - 1 min walk
  • Whites Garden - 3 min walk
  • Duke of York - 1 min walk
  • Muriel's Cafe Bar - 1 min walk
  • The National - 1 min walk

About this property

The Merchant Hotel

Luxury boutique hotel near Titanic Belfast
Located close to Belfast Customs House and St. Anne's Cathedral, The Merchant Hotel provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace and shopping on-site. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, hydrotherapy and a body treatment at The Spa at the Merchant, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 on-site restaurants, which feature French cuisine and brunch. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • Meeting rooms, concierge services and wedding services
Room features
All 62 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–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

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1860
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self-parking fee: GBP 15.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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
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.

Property is 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

Is The Merchant Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Merchant Hotel?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant Hotel on 15 Apr 2024 start from €313.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Merchant Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 15.00 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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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. Belfast Central Station is 13 minutes by foot and Great Victoria Street Station is 16 minutes.

The Merchant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 344 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 412 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 412 reviews" "

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 Excellent

steve, miami

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel, could not fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeevagan, Chippenham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and excellent service. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Gail

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023