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About the Hotel

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DY

Rooms

The Merchant Hotel offers 63 highly appointed bedrooms that combine Victorian Splendour and Art Deco Decadence. Each room showcases original Victorian features and antique furniture, creating a unique experience. Notable suites are named after local writers and poets, enriching the cultural connection.

Dining

The hotel features three exceptional restaurants including The Great Room Restaurant, Berts Jazz Bar, and The Cloth Ear. The Great Room boasts Ireland's largest chandelier and offers fine-dining with seasonal menus crafted from local ingredients. Berts Jazz Bar serves French bistro-style dishes alongside live jazz performances every night.

Wellness

The Merchant Hotel hosts a tranquil spa that includes five treatment rooms, a relaxation space, and a hydrotherapy area. Guests can enjoy advanced treatments like HydraFacial and Elemis BIOTEC, which deliver results backed by science. An exclusive rooftop gym with a thermal area offers panoramic views of the city.

Location

Situated in the historic Cathedral Quarter, the hotel is close to major attractions like the Titanic Belfast and St. George's Market. The property offers easy access to shops, restaurants, and cultural sites on cobbled streets. Its central position makes it a convenient base for exploring Belfast.

Events

The Merchant Hotel provides a dedicated Meetings and Events floor, featuring elegantly designed spaces suitable for various occasions. Rooms are equipped with 50' plasma screens and advanced colour psychology lighting systems. Event organisers benefit from a personal pager system for timely assistance from staff.

Highlights

Rooms: 63 highly appointed bedrooms

Dining: The Great Room Restaurant with Ireland's largest chandelier

Wellness: The Spa at The Merchant Hotel with hydrotherapy area

Events: Meetings and Events floor with personal pager system

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
27 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Suite
2 persons
42 m² 
Coffee machine
Heating
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 persons
27 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre
Belfast600 m
Airports
George Best Belfast City (BHD) 5.0 km
Belfast International (BFS) 30.1 km
Train
Lanyon Place Station900 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DY
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16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DY
Nearby
Market
St George's Market
590 m
Donegall Quay
The Big Fish
390 m
17 Queens Square
Albert Memorial Clock Tower
420 m
Museum
Royal Ulster Rifles Museum
90 m
Church
Belfast Cathedral
360 m
Museum
W5
510 m
Shopping Area
Victoria Square Shopping Centre
360 m
49 Malone Road 1st Floor
Ulster Historical Foundation
270 m
Library
Belfast Central Library
480 m
BelfastNorthern Ireland
Cathedral Quarter
150 m
Church
Sinclair Seamens Presbyterian Church
390 m
Europa Buscentre Gt. Victoria Street
Monument to the Unknown Woman Worker
90 m
Church
St George's Church
90 m
1 Arthur Square
Spirit of Belfast
260 m
Bridge
Lagan Weir and Lookout
310 m
Square
Thanksgiving Square
320 m
Arcade 24 Belfast City Skin Works 75 North Street Cathedral Quarter
Celtic and World Tattoo Museum
300 m
Gallery
Golden Thread Gallery
370 m
Restaurants
The Cloth Ear
40 m
33 Waring Street
Pizza Punks Belfast
50 m
20-22 Waring Street
The Cocktail Bar at The Merchant Hotel
60 m
16 Skipper Street The Merchant Hotel
The Spaniard
20 m
3 Skipper Street
2 Taps
80 m
Cotton Court 42 Waring Street
21 Social
40 m
1 Hill Street Cotton Court
The Dirty Onion
110 m
Hill Street
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