The Merchant Hotel
16 Skipper Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2DZ, United Kingdom
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16 Skipper Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2DZ, United Kingdom
The 5 AA Red Star Merchant Hotel is in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast's city center. It offers luxurious air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a spa, and a rooftop gymnasium and hot tub. The Merchant is the winner of the Best UK Hotel 2011 award in the International Hotel Awards. All of the elegantly appointed rooms are decorated with original artwork. They each have black-out blinds, a flat-screen TV, and spacious en suite marble bathrooms. The Merchant is a Grade I Listed building dating back to 1860. Its Great Room Restaurant has a huge domed ceiling and offers a fine à la carte menu and traditional afternoon teas. There is a selection of bars, including the Veuve clicquot champagne lounge. Berts Jazz Bar serves food and has live music 7 nights a week. The Spa has 5 treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy area. There is also a sauna and a steam room located on the rooftop.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 24-hour security
  • Concierge services
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Massage services
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Free face masks
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • Car rental available
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Spa services
  • Spa/sauna
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Allergy-free rooms available
  • Room service available
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stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Gorgeous historic bank building converted into an amazing hotel! Upon arrival we were notified we had been upgraded to a suite. Doorman called one of the best black taxi drivers for us to arrange a tour the same day. Beautiful bar with huge cocktail menu and one of the best meals of our whole trip to Ireland at the Cloth Ear Pub! There is a gorgeous jacuzzi on the roof with a view of the clocktower as well as a beautiful sauna with city views and a fabulous aromatherapy steam room. The Seamus Heaney suite was luxurious and spacious with a very comfortable bed. Fabulous, friendly staff at every turn and a delicious breakfast included in the beautiful Great Room. We had not finished the room service champagne we ordered the previous night and the restaurant staff was happy to use the remainder to make us mimosas with breakfast.
Make sure to book spa services in advance. We wanted to book massages upon check-in but the spa was fully booked for days so they were not able to accommodate us.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
My friend and I visited Belfast for a concert and were recommended The Merchant by various contacts and we were not disappointed.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Hotel went above and beyond for my sister and their husband on their wedding night
Beautiful rooms and staff
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Huge room with lots of history and character and a very unique historical setting
Bed mattress was ill fitting for the bed
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Amazing location and a lovely fancy property. Bars and restaurant were wonderful. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Our room was overpriced for what it was….
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful hotel. Everthing was perfect, from the food, the staff, the decor. The jazz bar was an added bonus with lovely food and wonderful live music.
A little more greenery on the rooftop to maybe soften the derelict look of adjoining rooftop.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This hotel is just class from the moment you arrive at the steps....
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
This hotel is outstanding, from the wonderful and complete reception to the choice and location of breakfast, plus cocktails to die for and an evening of top jazz……..oh, and the rooms are amazing.
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The Merchant Hotel

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