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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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ConnorsieIE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 16, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Beautiful hotel, great location and delicious food.

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FionagbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 16, 2026

"Good"

6.0

It was beautiful decor was amazing

When we went into room i found a really bad smell they couldnt change room but give us complimentary drinks so they could refresh room

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FionagbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 15, 2026

"Luxurious stay in a beautiful historic building."

10.0

Beautiful building and sumptuous spacious rooms. Very comfortable and warm and friendly staff. The jacuzzi, steam room and sauna as well as gym were all lovely. Breakfasts in the great room were delicious.

Unfortunately, I had to call reception as our bath was dirty. House keeping came and sorted it quickly but I was not confident with the standard of cleaning in the room thereafter. The blind in our room would not open using the switch on the wall which meant we were reliant on artificial light.

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991dmd
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"Fab first stay!"

10.0

Fabulous first stay at the Merchant Hotel. It was the perfect place as a postpartum mum to get 24 hours away from the dishwasher. 😂 Highly recommend. We were kindly offered a free room upgrade upon check in. The room was spacious, spotless and luxurious. The hotel location is excellent and very close to all shops and restaurants. We enjoyed the rooftop gym and hot tub with lovely views over the city. Sauna and Steam room are great too. We had an icy drink in the hot tub and then relaxed before enjoying dinner in Bert’s Jazz bar. Food was top notch as was the music. The breakfast in the great hall was the best hotel breakfast experience I’ve had yet. All the staff were really helpful and attentive. We will definitely be back. If I had to pick something they could improve on, it would be to add a few cocktails to the hot tub drinks menu offering.

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AoifeieIE
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 11, 2026

"A birthday treat that will have lasting memories."

10.0

We stayed here for my Daughters 🎂 birthday. This stay was a big treat. I have to say it was a wonderful stay. She got a lovely surprise with a small box of chocolates, a card, and a balloon delivered to the room. At breakfast time today, they came with a cake 🎂. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The rooftop hot tub was just delightful 😊.. The robes and slippers added to this experience. It's very easy to get, too. We had a cocktail 🍸 and it was delicious well worth the price. The breakfast in the great room was such a wonderful experience. Again, the staff were so lovely. I feel I had 3 days away, not one. The beds were very comfortable.

It was top class. Nothing

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Destination956IRELAND
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Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 10, 2026

"Possibly better experience mid-week than weekend."

6.0

Good location for walking around Belfast city with a helpful and courteous team supporting guests. The building is beautiful and our room was very nice however the noise level from the pub across the road was intense and continued until the early hours. Breakfast was a mixed bag - some elements were very good and others having definite room for improvement. Overall we enjoyed Belfast but The Merchant given its high price tag just didn't live up to our expectations.

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Lee EvelynieIE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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322geoffreyp
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Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 9, 2026

"First class experience"

10.0

Another wonderful 2 night stay in this fabulous Hotel which is so conveniently situated close to the City Centre for shopping, bars and a fantastic choice of excellent restaurants. Beautiful Art Deco room. Really spacious with a lovely lounge area. Also,a huge bathroom containing a bath and large shower. The staff are all so warm and friendly and make us feel so welcome. The meal in Bert's Jazz Bar was outstanding and the music from the Swamptones was really enjoyable which added to an excellent atmosphere and a great experience. We have stayed many times in this Hotel and will definitely return soon.

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JamesgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 9, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Facilities immaculate and the room was lovely

That I couldn't stay longer!

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Louised651
Verified booking
Friends getaway
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 7, 2026

"6 Star Service - Marvellous Merchant Hotel"

10.0

Simply Special. Treated us like royalty. Perfect staff who obviously loved their jobs. Nothing was any trouble. Room splendid Cleanliness excellent Peaceful and quiet in rooms Jacuzzi, rock sauna, and steam room lovely. Dinner in Jazz Bar lovely Cocktails strong! Breakfast amazing. Such a lovely experience. Worth every penny. Stepped back into a world of class, manners, and quality!! 100% will come back to a haven of tranquility and atmosphere. Thank you x

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