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The Merchant Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Relax in style with plush seating and a well-stocked bar.
Experience the sleek, contemporary design of this hotel's modern entrance, featuring large windows and a welcoming doorway.
Relax on the rooftop terrace with a glass-enclosed hot tub, outdoor furniture, and stunning city views.
Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable bed, sofa, and armchair, offering a city view.
Relax by the pool in a serene, modern space surrounded by a minimalist design.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Victoria Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waterfront Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Belfast City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SSE Arena - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Titanic Belfast - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪River Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Whites Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Munch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Muriel's Cafe Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Common Market - ‬3 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 a massage, a facial, or a body scrub 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), tour/ticket assistance, and massage treatment rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, 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.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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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

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • 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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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 does it cost to stay at The Merchant Hotel?

As of Jul 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant Hotel on Jul 30, 2025 start from $378.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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