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The Merchant Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa

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Outdoor spa tub
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
The Merchant Hotel in Belfast blends Victorian grandeur with contemporary luxury. Relax on the rooftop terrace, enjoy on-site shopping, or book spa treatments. Three restaurants offer French cuisine for dinner, plus breakfast and brunch options, all with high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is €333
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

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

Located in Belfast City Centre, a neighbourhood in Belfast, The Merchant Hotel 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.
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16 Skipper Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2DZ

What's nearby

  • Victoria Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterfront Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Belfast City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • SSE Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪River Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dirty Onion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The National - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Out of Office - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Duke of York - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Merchant Hotel

Luxury boutique hotel near Victoria Square Shopping Centre
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. Treat yourself to hydrotherapy, a massage or a body scrub at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and a banquet hall
Room features
All 63 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, electric kettles 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.

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (GBP 39 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 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
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

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
  • 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

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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
A car is required for transport 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.

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 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant Hotel on 1 Oct 2025 start from €332.70, 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. 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?

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. Lanyon Place Station is 13 minutes by foot and Great Victoria Street Station is 16 minutes.

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Reviews

The Merchant Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 435 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 435 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 435 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 435 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 435 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

ABBY

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Highly recommend

Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeevagan

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

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

8/10 Good

Xiaojuan

Beautiful restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay. Nicest hotel weve stayed in. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive compared to other hotels at this level
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

My favourite hotel in Belfast.

Exceptional hotel & facilities. Staff really do go above & beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, the only downside was an alarm going off several times at 1am 3am. Aside from this it was fine. The breakfast included was perfect. Good location and great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and nice staff who will do anything for you. Comfortable, luxurious and building is stunning. Only criticism is that I think 3pm is too late for check in. 12/13:00 is more realistic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

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

2/10 Terrible

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy until 1am loud music
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mart

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025