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The Merchant Hotel

The Merchant Hotel

Belfast Northern Ireland
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 9 to February 10:

  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Hot tub

Write your love story in the elegant chapters of The Merchant Hotel, a haven for couples seeking intimate moments, steps from Belfast Customs House and within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Square Shopping Centre. This luxury hotel is 9 minutes walk to St. Anne's Cathedral and 15 minutes walk to MAC Theatre.

Set the mood with Egyptian-cotton sheets, cable & satellite channels, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, complimentary daily newspaper, rainfall showerhead, room service, premium bedding, air conditioning and in-room coffee & tea facilities. Conveniences include bathrobes, a phone, an in-room safe, an iron and ironing board and a desk.

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Property Details

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Shopping on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free full breakfast
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Conference space size (meters) - 105
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Free breakfast
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Evening entertainment
  • Daily
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rafting nearby
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Secured parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Covered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Express check-in
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Health club
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Full-service spa
  • Couples/private dining
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1130
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1860
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 63
  • Number of floors - 6

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Other details

Grab a bite at The Great Room, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Belfast? This hotel has 1130 square feet (105 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
The Hall of Friendship - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Transport House - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Albert Memorial Clock - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Oh Yeah Music Centre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Victoria Square Shopping Centre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Belfast Customs House - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
MAC Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Big Fish - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lagan Weir and Lookout - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Castle Court Shopping Centre - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
St. Anne's Cathedral - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Obel - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Royal Courts of Justice - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Waterfront Hall - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Belfast City Hall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 30.1 km / 18.7 mi
The preferred airport for The Merchant Hotel is Belfast International Airport (BFS).

  • 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 hotel 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Green Tourism Program
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Car required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

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