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9.3 / 10 Guest Rating

The Merchant Hotel

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, gb

The Merchant Hotel - main view

About the Property

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.

Facilities & Amenities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out12:00 PM

Property Notes

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 Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.3
Exceptional772 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great service and frequently praise the prime location.

Categories

Cleanliness8.3
Service9.8
Location9.8
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.3
Value for Money9.2
Food and Beverage9.3
Overall Experience9.6

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SeanusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 7, 2026

"Lives up to the hype and reviews! Recommended must stay!"

10.0

Location was phenomenal and as advertised for walking easily to major points of interest. Property is gorgeous and food, staff, and room were all wonderful.

Not a big concern but the trade off of the great location is that it is very close to nightlife spots that would have music playing loudly until late hours. Only a problem if you are a light sleeper—didn’t bother us much.

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KateieIE
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 6, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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LynngbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 6, 2026

"Striking hotel in a great location"

8.0

Amazing decor and staff. Great location.

No plug for the bath and the water pressure/temperature was a bit erratic. There needs to be more standard plug sockets, we had to plug the kettle in next to the bed and put out in the floor, not ideal.

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BarrettgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 5, 2026

"Excellent"

10.0

Beautiful building, great staff, great service.

Nothing

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WillisgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 4, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

From point of arrival to leaving it was an amazing experience ....

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Neil YeomansmtMT
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 4, 2026

"I would def recommend this hotel"

10.0

Everything from start to finish was perfect

nothing

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Culture37151087207
Verified booking
Friends getaway
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 3, 2026

"A central stay that fell short"

4.0

My sister, my friend and I recently stayed at The Merchant Hotel for one night, booking the Art Deco twin double room. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to our expectations. The room itself was quite tired and nothing particularly special, especially considering the price point. We had lunch in the bar, but the food was disappointing and below what we would expect from a hotel of this standard. On a positive note, when we phoned down for taxis and room service, these requests were handled efficiently. The hotel’s central location is convenient; however, it also meant there was significant noise throughout the night from outside, along with constant bedroom doors opening and closing. As a result, we didn’t get a great night’s sleep. Breakfast was similarly underwhelming, with a limited menu and nothing that stood out. Overall, what we had hoped would be a lovely, five-star experience simply didn’t meet expectations. Sadly, we wouldn’t return or recommend it.

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Z1265PYconnieh
Verified booking
Family
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 3, 2026

"Overnight stay a few days ago"

10.0

Fabulous experience with an amazing upgrade to the CSLewis suite!! The staff are all magnificent and all services are so professional and discreet Obviously such detail within the initial staff training process. Best hotel in Belfast! Thank you so much and we cant wait to return

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AndrewgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 3, 2026

"Fav hotel to date, we will be returning"

10.0

Loved room upgrade, including the most delicious bottle of bubbly. Staff were patient kind and friendly. Spa was the best my wife had ever been too.Food was delicious. They went out of their way to accomodate my wifes poor mobility.

Cocktail and restaurant prices a little high.

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667stellagWOLVERHAMPTON, WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 2, 2026

"A Truly incredible hotel of the highest standard... Uniquely remarkable and memorable"

10.0

My partner and I are well seasoned travellers and we both agree this is the best hotel we have ever stayed in !! The attention to detail in the service was unquestionably faultless, something that immediately stood out as soon as we arrived. Throughout our stay we experienced nothing other than perfection (sounds a bit extreme but that is how we felt)..the staff were so professional but friendly with it, the standard of the hotel in general including our room and the spa facilities were second to none. The food was amazing, plenty of choice and a few unusual dishes. The wine was very reasonable in price for such good quality...and as for the cocktails WOW ! Connor was a talent to watch..as were the staff in Berts Jazz Bar...incredible skills even when the bar was very busy. I seriously cannot praise this hotel and the staff enough !

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