Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Merchant Hotel
The 5 AA Red Star Merchant Hotel is in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast's city centre. It offers luxurious air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a spa, and a rooftop gymnasium and hot tub. The Merchant is the winner of the Best UK Hotel 2011 award in the International Hotel Awards. All of the elegantly appointed rooms are decorated with original artwork. They each have black-out blinds, a flat-screen TV, and spacious en suite marble bathrooms. The Merchant is a Grade I Listed building dating back to 1860. Its Great Room Restaurant has a huge domed ceiling and offers a fine à la carte menu and traditional afternoon teas. There is a selection of bars, including the Veuve clicquot champagne lounge. Berts Jazz Bar serves food and has live music 7 nights a week. The Spa has 5 treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy area. There is also a sauna and a steam room located on the rooftop.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Carly
United Kingdom“Hotel went above and beyond for my sister and their husband on their wedding night” - Orla
Ireland“This hotel is just class from the moment you arrive at the steps....” - Elena
Mexico“The manager of the restaurant was amazing, made my day, so sweet and caring I forgot the thing I was complaining about, the only regret is I don’t know his name, to congratulate him …” - Tina United Kingdom“We got married here and stayed for our 7th wedding Anniversary. Claire woods and the rest of the staff went above and beyond to make it fantastic. I loved everything.”
Ben
Jersey“Lovely hotel in a great location. We had a great meal, and great entertainment, in the Jazz Club and a great meal in the hotel “pub”.”- Denise Ireland“Room was amazing. Hotel was beautiful and relaxing. Staff excellent. Location perfect.”
- Martin
Canada“Beautiful dining room and perfectly prepared dishes.” - Anne Ireland“The location was amazing very central to everything and the hotel is a fabulous 5 star”
- Lisa United Kingdom“Everything!!! we have been staying here for the past 5 years for occasions such as Christmas or Birthdays,, it has always be exceptional, from arriving to departure the staff are outstanding, and we will be looking forward to are next stay,, top...”
- John United Kingdom“Food was first class , used hot tub and fitness suite, A great experience”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Great Room Restaurant
- CuisineLocal
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
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 cancellation deadline will apply
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Merchant Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
