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The Merchant Hotel

16 Skipper Street Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2DZ
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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 space-
Guest Rooms-
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

Meeting rooms

Largest room
2,647.9 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
11
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

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum 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
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16
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The Roof Garden
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1,130.2 sq. ft.
-
9.8 ft.
70
--
70
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Champagne Lounge
807.3 sq. ft.
-
9.8 ft.
40
--
40
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Guest rooms

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £15.00/day )
Valet parking
( £39.00/day )

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The Ulster Museum
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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
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
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
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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