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The Merchant Hotel

5-star property
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland 1800 796 370
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"Beautiful hotel with beautiful staff. Would defiantly stay there again. I was blown away by the beauty inside! " More

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of Belfast awaits you at The Merchant Hotel. You'll be within steps of Belfast Customs House and within a short 5-minute stroll of Victoria Square Shopping Centre. Highlights at this boutique hotel include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and free daily breakfast.

A day of pampering at The Spa at the Merchant can include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, body wraps, and body scrubs along with access to the sauna. The fine-dining restaurant, The Great Room, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, spa tub, and sauna. 1130 square feet (105 square meters) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business center. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

Places within a short walk of this 5-star Belfast City Centre hotel include MAC Theatre and St. Anne's Cathedral.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$503* Per night/room 26 Apr. - 27 Apr.

The Merchant Hotel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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5 out of 5
Beautiful hotel with beautiful staff. Would defiantly stay there again. I was blown away by the beauty inside!

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About the The Merchant Hotel

Location 16 Skipper Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 2DZ

Property Features

The Merchant Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a spa tub. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1130 square feet (105 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury The Merchant Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This Victorian Belfast hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1130 sq ft of conference space
  • 105 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1860
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Lanyon Place Station (2.1 km / 1.3 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Merchant Hotel offers 62 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Belfast hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Memory foam beds
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • HD television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Pillow options
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Great Room - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Berts Jazz Bar - This bistro specializes in French cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Cloth Ear Bar - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 5
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Hot stone massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Debit cards
  • Car required
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: GBP 39.00 per day
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 100.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Merchant
  • Merchant Belfast
  • Merchant Hotel
  • Merchant Hotel Belfast
  • The Merchant Hotel Hotel
  • The Merchant Hotel Belfast
  • The Merchant Hotel Hotel Belfast

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.