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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.

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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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RobertcaCA
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 1, 2026

"Beautiful hotel, great location."

9.0

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

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JuliannegbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 29, 2026

"Wonderful"

9.0

Big clean comfortable room

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

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ChristophergbGB
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 29, 2026

"Most enjoyable"

10.0

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.

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

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arnisieIE
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 27, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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CarlagbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 27, 2026

"Overnight in Belfast"

8.0

Great location

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

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sherrin277
Verified booking
Solo travel
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"The next best thing to time travel"

8.0

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.

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Prof. Dr. LarsdeDE
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 26, 2026

"Überteuert und nicht mehr zeitgemäß."

4.0

Die Lage und das Restaurant waren gut.

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.

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RobertagbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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BallardusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

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.

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CharlesaeAE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 24, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0
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