The Merchant Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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October 2025

November 2025

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

The Merchant Hotel in Belfast blends Victorian grandeur with contemporary luxury. Relax on the rooftop terrace, enjoy on-site shopping, or book spa treatments. Three restaurants offer French cuisine for dinner, plus breakfast and brunch options, all with high-speed WiFi.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Hot Tub
Bar
Room service
Gym

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Tomorrow

Oct 7 - Oct 8

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

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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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Victoria Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
Titanic Belfast - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

Lanyon Place Station - 13 min walk
Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Merchant Hotel

Luxury boutique hotel near Victoria Square Shopping Centre

Located close to Belfast Customs House and St. Anne's Cathedral, The Merchant Hotel provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. Treat yourself to hydrotherapy, a hot stone massage, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

You'll also find perks like:

Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
A computer station, luggage storage, and evening entertainment

Room features

All 63 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.

Other amenities include:

Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Childcare services, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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.

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym

NT$6,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Secured self parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
Covered valet parking on site (GBP 39 per day)
Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
3 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

Berts Jazz Bar
Cloth Ear Bar
The Great Room

Things to do

Evening entertainment
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot tub
Sauna
Shopping
Steam room

Family friendly

In-room babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

1,130 square feet of conference space
Business center
Computer station
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

5 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
Prenatal massages
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

1 building
6 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1860
Smoking not allowed
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 100.00

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Parking height restrictions apply

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

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is The Merchant Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Merchant Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per day. Valet parking is available for GBP 39.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Merchant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 100.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Merchant Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GBP 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Merchant Hotel located?

Located in Belfast City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Square Shopping Centre, MAC Theatre, and Belfast Customs House. St. Anne's Cathedral and Waterfront Hall are also within 10 minutes. Lanyon Place Station is 13 minutes by foot and Great Victoria Street Station is 16 minutes.

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