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About the Hotel

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DY
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Housed in a Grade I Listed building dating back to 1860, the 5-star smoke-free The Merchant Hotel Belfast offers such leisure amenities as facials, massage therapy, and a shared lounge. With a location just 1.1 km from the Grand Opera House, this luxury hotel also features a banquet hall for multiple types of social activities.

Location

The hotel is located right in the centre of Belfast about 700 metres from the Belfast City Hall and nearly 25 minutes' walk from Titanic Belfast. The Merchant is 500 m from Custom House Square bus stop and right near the Belfast Central Library.

Ulster Concert Hall is a mere 1 km away, while Lanyon Place train station is situated approximately 15 minutes on foot from the accommodation.

For those travelling from afar, George Best Belfast City airport is 10 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The allergy-free rooms at The Merchant Hotel combine such comforts as air conditioning with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They also comprise a seating area. There is carpeted flooring and bespoke furniture featuring a writing table.

Eat & Drink

Guests can relax in the on-site champagne bar. It features a French design. Dining options also include Slums Castlecourt, located in the immediate vicinity of The Merchant Belfast.

Leisure & Business

This Belfast hotel includes a fitness studio, as well as a spa salon, so you can both relax and engage in sports. A Jacuzzi and a sauna, along with body treatments and facials, are provided to ensure a perfect stay.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the Titanic Belfast to learn about the city's maritime history.
  • Sample a Belfast Bap filled with bacon at the historic St. George's Market.
  • Take a street art tour in the Cathedral Quarter to see stunning murals.
  • Explore the hidden gem of the Ulster Museum for art and history.
  • Enjoy a pint of stout at the iconic Crown Liquor Saloon nearby.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Suite
2 persons
455 sq. feet 
Coffee machine
Heating
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Bathtub

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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
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Location

16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DY
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16 Skipper Street, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT1 2DY
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
W5
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
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
43
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