The Merchant Hotel

16 Skipper St., Belfast BT12DZ United Kingdom (GBR)
5.0 Star Property
54.600970-5.926183
+1-800-219-2797
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Room Types

Check RatesBest Flex Bb Deluxe Modern Art Deco Spacious Bright King Bed Incl Full Irish Brkst WiFi Vat Free Acc
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Check RatesBest Flex Bb Deluxe Victorian Large Room King Bed Period Decor Incl Full Irish Brkst WiFi Vat Free A
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Check RatesDeluxe Double or Twin Room
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Check RatesOnly Deluxe Modern Art Deco Spacious Bright King Bed Vat Commission 8pct Comm Room Only 24hr Xcl
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Check RatesOnly Deluxe Victorian Large Room King Bed Period Decor Incl WiFi Gym Movies Turndown Svs
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Check RatesOnly Deluxe Victorian Large Room King Bed Period Decor Vat Commission 8pct Comm Room Only 24hr Xcl
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Check RatesSuite 1 King Bed
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Check RatesSuite 1 King Bed484 Sq Feet Layout Separate Sitting Arearelax Fireplaceinternet Free WiFi 500+ Mbps
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Check RatesSuperior Room 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds172 Sq Feet Internet Free WiFi 500+ Mbps Good For 6+ People
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Check RatesSuperior Room 1 King Bedindividually Decorated Roominternet Free WiFi 500+ Mbps Good For 6+ People o
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Local Attractions

The Cathedral Quarter Titanic Belfast Museum Victoria Square Shopping Centre The Ulster Museum City Hall HMS Caroline The Titanic Quarter The Waterfront Hall The SSE / Odyssey Arena Crumlin Road Gaol Game of Thrones Tours St. George's Market SS Nomadic Belfast Castle
4.0 out of 5. Based on 727 guest reviews

Property Description

The five star Merchant Hotel in Belfast is a harmonious blend of Victorian grandeur and Art Deco inspired sleek modernity. Situated in the heart of Belfast city centre's historic Cathedral Quarter, the grandeur of the original Grade A listed building is complemented by an elegant Art Deco inspired wing with a multitude of exciting amenities. These include a stunning luxury spa, a rooftop gymnasium with panoramic city views, a dedicated meeting and events suite and a fabulous jazz bar. The Merchant Hotel is also home to the exclusive fashion boutique, Harper. As Northern Ireland's only stockist of Valentino, Celine and Christian Louboutin of Paris, Harper at The Merchant Hotel is a must visit for every fashionista.Due to its prime location, The Merchant Hotel is a short distance from a host of visitor attractions

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3.00pm
Check Out: 12.00pm
Year of Last Renovation: 2010
Floors: 6
Rooms: 62
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 62
Handicap Rooms: 4
Rooms with 1 Bed: 45
Rooms with 2 Beds: 17
Suites: 5
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 5 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 3864 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 165 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 11am - 12.45 Mon - Sat
Pool Info:
Outdoor roof top, heated hot-tub and leisure facilities complimentary for residents
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual - Guest must cancel room before 3pm day prior to arrivalgroup - If a whole group booking is cancelled the following charges apply:Cancellations received between 60 and 31days prior to arrival - 25% of total cost is chargedCancellations re
Nightly Parking: £20
Typical Group Deposit: 500 - 20-50 people
Total Taxes: 0.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Parking Fee: 20.00 Per Night (Valet Parking)
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 14.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 19.00 Per Person (Full Irish Breakfast)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baby facilities in room
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • DVD Player
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hours room service
  • Safe in rooms
  • Sauna
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Spa
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Valet Parking

Airport & Shuttle Information

The Merchant Hotel is just 2km from Belfast Central Railway Station and main bus stations, 5.6km from Belfast City Airport and 28km from Belfast International Airport.

Local Shuttle Info: Buses leave on a regular basis from the city centre to both airports.Belfast city - 20 mins approx £3Belfast international - 1 hour approx £9

Breakfast Information

Breakfast included in B & B rates; choice of continental/Full Irish breakfast Large variety of options using local produceCharge if on a room only rate/non resident: Continental £14.00, Full Irish breakfast £19.00

Pet Friendly?

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Internet / WiFI

Wifi is complimentary throughout the hotel

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: Established Coffee - Artisan coffee shop with a cozy vibe - 0.3 miles
  • Lunch: St. George's Market - Historic market with local food and crafts - 0.5 miles
  • Dinner: The Muddlers Club - Michelin-starred dining in a hidden location - 0.2 miles
  • Activity: Titanic Belfast - Museum exploring the Titanic's story - 1.2 miles
  • Day 2

  • Breakfast: The Pocket - Quaint cafe known for its brunch and coffee - 0.4 miles
  • Lunch: Ox - Award-winning restaurant with seasonal cuisine - 0.7 miles
  • Dinner: Deanes Meat Locker - High-end steakhouse with local meats - 0.5 miles
  • Activity: Belfast City Hall - Historic building with public tours - 0.6 miles

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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Merchant Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Merchant Hotel.

Feel free to use the The Merchant Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Belfast event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Meters)
Size
(sqm.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
The Rita Duffy Suite 28 x 8 x 3 246.4120/1509690948880--/--200200--
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The Rita Duffy Suite

This versatile, flexible events space is ideal for press launches, product launches, fashion shows, meetings, conferences, breakfast meetings, lunchand dinner parties, and evening receptions. The Rita Duffy Room can be separated into 3 individual rooms and is able to cater for smallerevents.Features include:• Two 50” Plasma screens• Two large drop-down screensand data projectors• Advanced Colour Psychology Lighting System• Intelligent Air Purification System• Stationery items tool box, drinks fridges withsoft drinks and Mineral Water• Natural Daylight• Cloakroom
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
2652.2 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
28 x 8 x 3 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
8
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
£700.00 GBP
Full Day Rental:
£1400.00 GBP
Evening Rental:
£1000.00 GBP
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The Jonathon Aiken Room 7 x 5 x 3 41.1824/302418242020--/--3025--
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The Jonathon Aiken Room

The Jonathan Aiken Room is ideal for breakfast meetings, lunch and dinner parties, meetings, drinks receptions or as a breakout room.The beautifully presented room features original artwork from talented local artist Jonathan Aiken.Features include:• 50” plasma screen• Advanced Colour Psychology Lighting System• Intelligent Air Purification System• Stationery items tool box• Drinks fridges with soft drinks and Mineral Water• Natural Daylight• Cloakroom
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
443.3 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
7 x 5 x 3 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
5
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
£200.00 GBP
Full Day Rental:
£400.00 GBP
Evening Rental:
£250.00 GBP
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The Alan Quigley Room 6 x 4 x 4 30--/----------16--/--------
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The Alan Quigley Room

Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
322.9 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
6 x 4 x 4 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
£200.00 GBP
Full Day Rental:
£400.00 GBP
Evening Rental:
£250.00 GBP
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The Brian Ballard Room 7 x 5 x 3 41.1824/302418242020--/--3025--
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The Brian Ballard Room

The Brian Ballard Room is ideal for breakfast meetings, lunch and dinner parties, meetings, drinks receptions or as a breakout room.The beautifully presented room features original artwork from talented local artist Brian Ballard.Features include:• 50” plasma screen• Advanced Colour Psychology Lighting System• Intelligent Air Purification System• Stationery items tool box• Drinks fridges with soft drinks and Mineral Water• Natural Daylight• Cloakroom
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
443.3 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
7 x 5 x 3 M.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
3
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Half Day Rental:
£200.00 GBP
Full Day Rental:
£400.00 GBP
Evening Rental:
£250.00 GBP
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The Roof Garden 55 x 50 x 3 105--/--------------/----70--
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The Roof Garden

This recently renovated, unique events space is now available to book for private events.An enduring appeal of this versatile space is our ongoing inventive theming. Each spring/summer and autumn/winter we transform the Absolut RoofGarden into a new and delightfully seasonally themed space.Whether partying with a Pimms or enjoying our delicious range of canapés and party food, your guests will experience the luxury of TheMerchant Hotel in fun, relaxed and stylishsurroundings.Features include:•Enclosed Roof Garden with retractable roof•Panoramic views of the city•iPod compatible sound system•Bring along your own party playlist•Landscape garden which includes espaliered apple trees and seasonal planting•Fully serviced bar•Outdoor smoking area
Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
105 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
55 x 50 x 3 Ft.
Floor Level:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
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Contact hotel for meeting room information 0 x 0 x 0 0--/--------------/--180----
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Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
0.0 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
0 x 0 x 0 M.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available

    FAQs about The Merchant Hotel

    What time is check in?

    Check in time is 3.00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

    What time is check out?

    Check out time is 12.00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

    How many rooms does The Merchant Hotel have?

    There are 62 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

    Is there any meeting space at The Merchant Hotel?

    Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

    What kind of breakfast is at The Merchant Hotel?

    Breakfast included in B & B rates; choice of continental/Full Irish breakfast Large variety of options using local produceCharge if on a room only rate/non resident: Continental £14.00, Full Irish breakfast £19.00

    How much does internet cost?

    Wifi is complimentary throughout the hotel

    Can I get a AAA rate at The Merchant Hotel?

    Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

    Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Merchant Hotel?

    Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

    Is there a gym at The Merchant Hotel?

    Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

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