The Merchant Hotel
5 stars
9.2
Wonderful
(771)
5 stars
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The Merchant Hotel

5 stars
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ
9.2
Wonderful
771 reviews
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Overview

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Victorian Belfast hotel in Belfast City Centre with 3 restaurants 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/loExpedia Group
Victorian Belfast hotel in Belfast City Centre with 3 restaurants 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a health club are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. The Merchant Hotel offers 63 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Belfast hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility, or spa tub. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.Expedia Group
Rating
9.2
Wonderful
Based on 771 verified guest reviews

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Sun 5/18
Mon 5/19

The neighborhood - City Centre

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ

What's nearby

  • Royal Ulster Rifles Museum1 min walk
  • Celtic and World Tattoo Museum3 min walk
  • Customs House4 min walk
  • Spirit of Belfast4 min walk
  • Big Fish5 min walk
  • Beacon of Hope5 min walk
  • Albert Memorial Clock2 min walk
  • The MAC4 min walk
  • Cathedral Quarter4 min walk
  • Victoria Square5 min walk
  • St. Anne's Cathedral5 min walk
  • Golden Thread Gallery6 min walk

Reviews

9.2
Wonderful
771 verified ratings
Wonderful
588
Very good
88
Good
44
Okay
16
Fair
14
Mediocre
7
Poor
14

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's fantastic location and some luxurious touches, but many expressed dissatisfaction with the service quality and cleanliness, indicating that the hotel does not meet the expected standards for a five-star establishment. Some reviews highlighted issues with the reception staff and the overall service attitude, while others noted the need for better maintenance in the rooms.
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Location9.5 out of 10
Cleanliness3 out of 10
Service2 out of 10
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10
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Teri, May 2025
Pros (+) Everything was incredible. Room was large. Staff was incredible. Everyone was so warm, friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant was fantastic. The Irish Coffee was an experience worth our stay. Such a professional environment - and the facilities were over the top beautiful.
Cons (-) Everything was above and beyond expectation. Nothing I did not like about this hotel. I would stay here again!
7.0
Good
Lisa, May 2025
Pros (+) Location, very clean and comfy. Check in staff were lovely
Cons (-) Bar staff in belts bar, ignored us for ages so we left and had to order room service
10
Wonderful
Lisa, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Everything!!! we have been staying here for the past 5 years for occasions such as Christmas or Birthdays,, it has always be exceptional, from arriving to departure the staff are outstanding, and we will be looking forward to are next stay,, top class hotel
10
Wonderful
John, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Food was first class , used hot tub and fitness suite, A great experience
Cons (-) All facilities and food were first class 👍
9.0
Wonderful
Lee, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Beautiful decor, exquisite food, luxury and attentive staff.
Cons (-) Nothing.
9.0
Wonderful
Jill, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Check in was quick and easy, all staff were helpful and friendly, surroundings are luxurious and relaxing, breakfast was fab.
Cons (-) A fridge in the room would have been good to chill water and keep fresh milk fresh. Our room was quite noisy because of local bars so it took me a while to get to sleep.
8.0
Very good
Elspeth, Apr 2025
Pros (+) The food at The Merchant was excellent and we ate at almost every dining option that they had. The service was swift and they anticipated our needs very well which is a sign of great waiting staff. Reception were very helpful with any queries I had and had fulfilled my request for twin rooms which was great as my two grown up sons were rooming together for one night.
Cons (-) The rooms that we were in are not well soundproofed and there are a number of pubs and clubs opposite the hotel. Normally it wouldn't have made a huge amount of difference and I'd have been less annoyed about the noise factor but it was my son's wedding the day we left the hotel and it was really difficult to go to sleep with the noise of music coming from the pubs/clubs.
9.0
Wonderful
Lawrence, Apr 2025
Pros (+) Great location and facilities
7.0
Good
Susan, Mar 2025
Pros (+) Interesting architecture
Cons (-) Room was full and looked old and tired in style. It was Victorian style but I felt it could have had more of a feel of splendour and Victorian elegance. Was disappointed in how dingy it looked and felt.
10
Wonderful
Laura, Mar 2025
Pros (+) The staff at the merchant went above and beyond to make my mother and daughter’s birthday feel special. They were extremely kind and accommodating. Customer service at the merchant is on par with the stunning interior.

Amenities

  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 3:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 12:00 pm
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