The Merchant Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Victoria Square Shopping Centre

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Dates

November 2025

18

December 2025

Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Experience Belfast's charm at The Merchant Hotel, where Victorian grandeur meets modern luxury. Unwind on the rooftop terrace, indulge in shopping on site, or treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa treatment. With high-speed WiFi and three restaurants offering French cuisine for dinner and breakfast options like brunch.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
Bar
Gym
Parking available

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
3 restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
Rooftop terrace
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Valet parking
Self parking
Hot tub
24-hour room service
In-room childcare

Feel at home (6)

Babysitting (surcharge)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

$190 nightly

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Relaxation paradise

A full-service spa offers aromatherapy, body scrubs, and hot stone massages daily. Guests revitalize in the sauna, hot tub, and steam room.

Charming Victorian style

Discover the charm of Victorian architecture at this luxury boutique hotel. Curated decor and a rooftop terrace enhance the city center experience.

Culinary delights

French cuisine awaits hungry explorers at the 3 restaurants. A stylish bar adds evening flair. The hotel offers free full breakfast and private dining options.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Tomorrow

Nov 19 - Nov 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

HDTV

484 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Similar properties

Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

$196 nightly

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Victoria Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
St. Anne's Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Waterfront Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Belfast City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
SSE Arena - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 5 min drive
Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 32 min drive
Lanyon Place Station - 13 min walk
Great Victoria Street Station - 16 min walk
Botanic Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

‪Ulster Sports Club - ‬1 min walk
‪Duke of York - ‬2 min walk
‪The Dirty Onion - ‬1 min walk
‪Common Market - ‬4 min walk
‪The National - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Merchant Hotel

The Merchant Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Titanic Belfast. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or facials, and The Great Room, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 63 rooms
- Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Express check-in/out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)
- Babysitting*

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

- Secured onsite self parking (GBP 15.00 per day)
- Covered onsite valet parking (GBP 39.00 per day)
- Onsite parking limited
- Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property
- No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
3 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Private dining
24-hour room service

Traveling with children

Childcare in room (surcharge)
Children's menu

What to do

Evening entertainment
Shopping
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space (1130 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Romance packages

Facilities

1 building/tower
Built in 1860
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Health club
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch LCD TV
Premium digital channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Phone

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

The Great Room - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 100.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

Secured self parking costs GBP 15.00 per day
Covered valet parking costs GBP 39.00 per day
Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or hot tub
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

Hotel Merchant

Merchant Belfast

Merchant Hotel

Merchant Hotel Belfast

The Merchant Hotel Hotel

The Merchant Hotel Belfast

The Merchant Hotel Hotel Belfast

Frequently asked questions

Does The Merchant Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Merchant Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Merchant Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Merchant Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 15.00 per day. Valet parking costs GBP 39.00 per day. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Merchant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 100.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 50.00 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Merchant Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, kayaking, and parasailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. The Merchant Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near The Merchant Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring French cuisine.

What's the area around The Merchant Hotel like?

The Merchant Hotel is in Belfast City Centre, a short 5-minute drive from Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) and 3 minutes' walk from Victoria Square Shopping Centre.