City center retreat .A stay at this Belfast City Centre hotel places you steps from Belfast Customs House and within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Square Shopping Centre. MAC Theatre and St. Anne's Cathedral are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Victoria Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Waterfront Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Belfast City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
SSE Arena - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Titanic Belfast - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Lanyon Place Station - 13 min walk
Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Ulster Sports Club - 1 min walk
Duke of York - 2 min walk
The Dirty Onion - 1 min walk
Common Market - 4 min walk
Out of Office - 2 min walk
About this property
The Merchant Hotel
5-star luxury hotel near Victoria Square Shopping Centre
The Merchant Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a health club, and a hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1130 square feet (105 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Merchant Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
This Victorian Belfast hotel is smoke free.
1 building
63 guestrooms or units
6 levels
3 dining venues
Meeting rooms
1130 sq ft of conference space
105 sq m of conference space
Built in 1860
Full breakfast (free)
Childcare (surcharge)
Terrace on the roof
Business facilities
Conference space
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Onsite shopping
Bellhop
Elevator
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
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.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Secured self parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
Covered valet parking on site (GBP 39 per day)
Limited onsite parking
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
3 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Couples/private dining
Things to do
Evening entertainment
Full-service spa
Health club
Hot tub
Sauna
Shopping
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
Towels provided
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 100.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 50.00
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.
Property is also known as
Hotel Merchant
Merchant Belfast
Merchant Hotel
Merchant Hotel Belfast
The Merchant Hotel Hotel
The Merchant Hotel Belfast
The Merchant Hotel Hotel Belfast
Frequently asked questions
How close is The Merchant Hotel to the airport?
The Merchant Hotel is 2.9 mi (5-min drive) away from the Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does The Merchant Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at The Merchant Hotel.
How close is The Merchant Hotel to the beach?
This hotel is 13.5 mi (37-min drive) from Ballyholme Beach.
Does The Merchant Hotel offer free breakfast?
The Merchant Hotel offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a casino at The Merchant Hotel?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at The Merchant Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 100.00 (subject to availability).
Is there free parking at The Merchant Hotel?
Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per day, and valet parking for GBP 39.00 per day.
Does The Merchant Hotel have a pool?
The Merchant Hotel does not have a pool.
Does The Merchant Hotel have a restaurant?
There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like French cuisine and brunch.
Does The Merchant Hotel have a spa?
This hotel has a spa, which features prenatal massages, hydrotherapy, and facials.
How close is The Merchant Hotel to downtown Belfast?