The Merchant Hotel, Belfast ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DY

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“The hotel's location is perfect for enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of the Cathedral Quarter and accessing some of the best pubs in Belfast.”view full review

The Merchant Hotel offers luxurious five-star accommodations complemented by a variety of award-winning facilities in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast. Guests can enjoy a rooftop gym, a distinctive spa, and fine dining options featuring local ingredients. This hotel boasts a 9.2/10 rating on Booking.com.

Rooms & Facilities

Rooms at The Merchant Hotel include 63 individually styled accommodations, showcasing either Victorian Splendour or Art Deco Decadence. Many rooms feature original Victorian details, premium bedding, and marble-walled bathrooms with separate rain showers and bathtubs.

Dining Options

Dining options include The Great Room Restaurant, offering high-quality French cuisine, Bert's Jazz Bar with live jazz, and the Cloth Ear pub featuring traditional fare. Afternoon Tea is served in The Great Room Restaurant, known for its grand setting and creative pastry selections.

Leisure & Activities

Leisure facilities at The Merchant Hotel feature a rooftop gym with panoramic views, a sauna, and an outdoor hot tub. The Spa at The Merchant provides a variety of treatments and a relaxation room, while the vibrant Cathedral Quarter area offers nightlife and live music just steps away.

Business & Transportation

The Merchant Hotel provides a business center with Wi-Fi and audiovisual equipment for events, alongside personalized service. Transportation is convenient, with multiple bus stops within a short walking distance, and the hotel is located approximately 1 miles from Titanic Belfast.

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The Merchant Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Suite

2 persons

455 sq. feet

Coffee machine

Heating

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Deluxe Double Room

2 persons

295 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Heating

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

2 persons

295 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Heating

Bathtub

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Facilities

The Merchant Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“I had a superb breakfast with a fantastic variety of options. The quality of the food was truly impressive.” view full review

Comfy Bed Bliss

“The bed in my room was incredibly comfy, ensuring I had a restful night's sleep during my stay.” view full review

Stunning Bathroom

“The bathroom was a highlight, featuring a luxurious free-standing bath that offered a perfect way to relax.” view full review

Chic and Spacious

“I loved the fabulous decor of the room, which was both spacious and beautifully designed, enhancing my stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Jacuzzi
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

The Merchant Hotel Location

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DY

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16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DY

City landmarks

Museum

Titanic Belfast

1.2 mi

Public Building

City Hall

2300 ft

Event hall

Waterfront Hall

2300 ft

Museum

SS Nomadic

1.0 mi

Stadium

The SSE Arena

3500 ft

Museum

Ulster Museum

1.3 mi

Garden

Botanic Gardens

1.3 mi

Opera House

Grand Opera House

3800 ft

Library

The Linen Hall Library

2200 ft

Event hall

Ulster Hall

3400 ft

University

Queen's University

1.2 mi

Church

St Peter's Cathedral

1.1 mi

Nearby

Market

St George's Market

2000 ft

Donegall Quay

The Big Fish

1300 ft

17 Queens Square

Albert Memorial Clock Tower

1400 ft

Museum

Royal Ulster Rifles Museum

300 ft

Church

Belfast Cathedral

1200 ft

Museum

1700 ft

Shopping Area

Victoria Square Shopping Centre

1200 ft

49 Malone Road 1st Floor

Ulster Historical Foundation

900 ft

Library

Belfast Central Library

1600 ft

BelfastNorthern Ireland

Cathedral Quarter

500 ft

Church

Sinclair Seamens Presbyterian Church

1300 ft

Europa Buscentre Gt. Victoria Street

Monument to the Unknown Woman Worker

300 ft

Church

St George's Church

300 ft

1 Arthur Square

Spirit of Belfast

900 ft

Bridge

Lagan Weir and Lookout

1100 ft

Square

Thanksgiving Square

1100 ft

Arcade 24 Belfast City Skin Works 75 North Street Cathedral Quarter

Celtic and World Tattoo Museum

1000 ft

Gallery

Golden Thread Gallery

1300 ft

Restaurants

The Cloth Ear

200 ft

33 Waring Street

Pizza Punks Belfast

200 ft

20-22 Waring Street

The Cocktail Bar at The Merchant Hotel

200 ft

16 Skipper Street The Merchant Hotel

The Spaniard

100 ft

3 Skipper Street

2 Taps

300 ft

Cotton Court 42 Waring Street

21 Social

200 ft

1 Hill Street Cotton Court

The Dirty Onion

400 ft

Hill Street

Getting around

City Centre

Belfast8 min · 2000 ft

Airports

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)8 min · 3.1 mi

Belfast (BFS)46 min · 18.7 mi

Train

Lanyon Place Station11 min · 3000 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-22:00

Check-out

from 01:00-12:00

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

is available in public areas for free.

Breakfast

The hotel The Merchant provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Children & extra beds

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

Italian

Year renovated:

2010

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The Merchant Hotel, Belfast

About the Hotel

Rooms & Facilities

Dining Options

Leisure & Activities

Business & Transportation

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

The Merchant Hotel Location

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