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The Merchant Hotel

The Merchant Hotel

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

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About us

The Merchant Hotel is Belfast’s only AA 5 Red Star Hotel situated in the heart of the city centre’s historic Cathedral Quarter within walking distance to the main shops, bars, and visitor experiences. It is a harmonious blend of Victorian grandeur and Art Deco inspired sleek modernity with a multitude of exciting amenities, unrivalled service, and attention to detail.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other

BrandOther Affiliation

Built1860

Renovated2010

Total meeting space8,664 sq. ft.

Guest Rooms63

Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Awards

Industry awards

Irish Craft Cocktail Awards Best Cocktail Bar in Ulster, 2017 The World Travel Awards, Northern Ireland's Leading Hotel, 2017 GNI Award Best Same Sex Wedding Venue, 2017 DANI Awards Best Campaign in Travel, Hospitality and Leisure for Decade of Decadence Marketing Campaign, 2017 Irish Restaurant Awards, Best Hotel Restaurant in Antrim (The Great Room Restaurant), 2017 GNI Award Best Same Sex Wedding Venue, 2016 AA Five Red Star Rating, 2015 Belfast Business Awards Best Hotel, 2015 Janus Awards Front Office Manager of the Year, Sharmaine Dickson 2014 AA Spirits Award for Service of Spirits and Cocktails, 2014 Fodor’s 100 – One of only 11 hotels worldwide in Fodor’s enduring classics category (alongside The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and The Savoy, London), 2014 AA Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland, 2013 Grub Club Best Restaurant (The Great Room Restaurant), 2013 Janus Awards Restaurant Chef of the Year (Johnny Leake, The Great Room Restaurant), 2012 Northern Ireland Tourism Awards Best Hotel Accommodation, 2012 International Hotel Awards Best UK Hotel, 2012 UK Hotel Awards Best UK Hotel, 2011 Fate Awards NI, Best Hotel, 2011 Belfast Business Awards Best Bar (The Cloth Ear), 2011 Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World’s Best Cocktail Bar 2010 Fate Awards NI, Best Cocktail Bar, 2010 Belfast Business Awards Best Restaurant (The Great Room Restaurant), 2010 Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Hotel Bar 2009 Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Drink Selection 2009 Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Cocktail List 2009 Imbibe Magazine Best Boutique UK Hotel Bar, 2009 NI Tourism Awards Hotel of the Year, 2008 RICS Award for Excellence in the Built Environment (Major Conservation & Restoration Category), 2008 Hospitality Ireland Awards Best Boutique Hotel, 2007 Belfast Business Awards Best City Hotel, 2007

Amenities

Room features and guest services

Concierge services
Internet access
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Room service
View (urban)

Facilities

Extended stay
Onsite catering
Onsite gift shop
Onsite restaurant
Onsite security
Space (outdoor)
Space (private)
Space (semi-private)
Wheelchair accessible

Business services

AV capabilities
VIP services

Recreational activities

Health club
Spa or salon

Transportation

Bus
Taxi
Train

Equipment

Loading dock

AV capabilities

AV equipment
High speed internet

Room features and guest services

Concierge services
Internet access
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Room service
View (urban)

Facilities

Extended stay
Onsite catering
Onsite gift shop
Onsite restaurant
Onsite security
Space (outdoor)
Space (private)
Space (semi-private)
Wheelchair accessible

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

8,664 sq. ft.

Largest room

2,647.9 sq. ft.

Space (private)

Available

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

1,097.9 sq. ft.

Space (semi-private)

Available

Space (outdoor)

Available

Standing capacity

200

Seating capacity

200

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space

8,664 sq. ft.

Largest room

2,647.9 sq. ft.

Space (private)

Available

Meeting rooms

Second largest room

1,097.9 sq. ft.

Space (semi-private)

Available

Space (outdoor)

Available

Standing capacity

200

Seating capacity

200

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Meeting space

Attendees

Name	Room size	Ceiling height	Max capacity	U-Shape	Banquet rounds	Cocktail rounds	Theater	Classroom	Boardroom	Crescent rounds (Cabaret)	Hollow square
The Rita Duffy Suite	2,647.9 sq. ft. 91.9 x 28.9 sq. ft.	9.8 ft.	200	88	150	200	200	90	80	96	94
Rita Duffy 1	1,097.9 sq. ft. 42.0 x 26.2 sq. ft.	9.8 ft.	90	26	60	80	90	30	30	48	34
Rita Duffy 2	624.3 sq. ft. 24.0 x 26.2 sq. ft.	9.8 ft.	50	20	40	50	40	20	20	32	24
Rita Duffy 3	624.3 sq. ft. 24.0 x 26.2 sq. ft.	9.8 ft.	50	20	40	50	50	26	20	24	28
The Jonathan Aiken Room	441.3 sq. ft. 23.3 x 19.0 sq. ft.	9.8 ft.	30	20	30	25	30	18	20	24	24
The Brian Ballard Room	441.3 sq. ft. 23.3 x 19.0 sq. ft.	9.8 ft.	30	20	30	25	30	18	20	24	24
The Alan Quigley Room	322.9 sq. ft. 22.0 x 14.8 sq. ft.	9.8 ft.	16	-	-	-	-	-	16	-	-
The Roof Garden \|	1,130.2 sq. ft. -	9.8 ft.	70	-	-	70	-	-	-	-	-
Champagne Lounge	807.3 sq. ft. -	9.8 ft.	40	-	-	40	-	-	-	-	-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms

Double (2 beds)

Suites

Total guest rooms

Double (2 beds)

Suites

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport

2 mi

Distance from airport 2 mi

Parking in the area

Paid parking

( £15.00/day )

Valet parking

( £39.00/day )

Local Attractions

The Ulster Museum

Museum

2 mi

Come face-to-face with dinosaurs, meet an Ancient Egyptian Mummy and see modern masterpieces with a visit to the Ulster Museum. As Northern Ireland’s treasure house of the past and present, the museum is home to a rich collection of art, history and natural sciences and free to all visitors.

Stranmillis Road

Botanic Gardens

Belfast, ANT, GB4 BT9 5AB

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The Grand Opera House

Theater

15 mins

Established in 1895, the Grand Opera House is Northern Ireland’s premier theatre, presenting a range of drama, dance, opera, comedy, musicals, pantomime, family and West End shows.

2-4 Great Victoria Street

Belfast, ANT, GB4 BT2 7HR

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Victoria Square

Shopping

5 mins

Victoria Square is Belfast’s number one shopping destination with fantastic shops and eateries split over four levels and topped by an iconic dome with panoramic views across the city.

1 Victoria Square

Belfast, ANT, GB4 BT1 4QG

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Titanic Belfast

Museum

20 mins

Titanic Belfast is the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience and a must-see when in Belfast. It is located in Titanic Quarter, right beside the historic site of the world-famous ship’s construction.

1 Olympic Way

Queens Road

Belfast, ANT, GB4 BT3 9EP

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The Merchant Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Merchant Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.

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Does The Merchant Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.

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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Merchant Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:

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If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Merchant Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?

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Health and Safety

Were practices at The Merchant Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.

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Does The Merchant Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.

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Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

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