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About the Hotel

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

Rooms

The Merchant Hotel offers 63 luxurious bedrooms, each showcasing Victorian Splendour or Art Deco Decadence styles. The hotel includes a range of unique suites named after local writers such as the Seamus Heaney and the C.S. Lewis suite. Each room features original Victorian details and antique furniture, ensuring a distinct experience for guests.

Dining

Dining options include the Great Room Restaurant, which serves fine dining in a grand setting with a large Tyrones crystal chandelier. Berts Jazz Bar, the only jazz bar in Belfast, features live jazz seven nights a week alongside a 1 AA Rosette award-winning menu. The Cloth Ear pub offers a modern twist on traditional Irish pub fare with a focus on seasonal, local produce.

Wellness

The Spa at The Merchant Hotel includes five treatment rooms, a relaxation area, and a hydrotherapy zone. Guests can experience science-backed treatments like HydraFacial and Elemis BIOTEC for effective skin benefits. The rooftop gym has panoramic views and a tranquil hot tub overlooking the city.

Event Spaces

The hotel hosts a stunning Meetings and Events floor designed in Art Deco style, ideal for corporate events or private celebrations. Equipped with 50' Plasma screens, the spaces accommodate a variety of events from intimate gatherings to grand banquets. The Absolut Roof Garden serves as a unique venue for outdoor events throughout the year.

Location

The Merchant Hotel is situated in Belfast's historic Cathedral Quarter, close to key cultural and historical sites. Guests can easily explore attractions like Titanic Belfast and St. George's Market just minutes away. The central location provides easy access to a variety of arts and entertainment options throughout the city.

Highlights

Dining: The Great Room Restaurant

Event Space: Absolut Roof Garden

Wellness: Hydrotherapy area

Rooms: 63 sumptuous bedrooms

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
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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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

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

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

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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