The Merchant Hotel

Property class: 5 and above

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Located close to Belfast Customs House and St. Anne's Cathedral, The Merchant Hotel provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a facial, or hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 1,125
SAR 1,350 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a carpeted floor.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with floral bedspreads, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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A luxurious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with striped sofas, and a television.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Belfast City Centre, a neighborhood in Belfast, The Merchant Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. MAC Theatre and Waterfront Hall are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Victoria Square Shopping Centre and St. George's Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at SSE Arena. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, water skiing and parasailing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Belfast travel guide
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16 Skipper Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 2DZ

What's nearby

  • A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with steps.
    Belfast Customs House
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A multi-level shopping mall with a glass ceiling, a tree with flowers, and various stores including a cinema and restaurants.
    Victoria Square Shopping Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A circular building with a glass facade, a Hilton hotel, and a modern skyscraper in the background.
    Waterfront Hall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A large historic building with a green dome and two towers.
    Belfast City Hall
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A nighttime marina with boats docked, a modern building with multiple floors, and a brightly lit hotel in the background.
    SSE Arena
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Lanyon Place Station
    13 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Duke of York
    2 min walk
  • Whites Garden
    3 min walk
  • Bootleggers
    2 min walk
  • Bert's Jazz Bar
    1 min walk
  • The Pocket
    2 min walk

About this property

The Merchant Hotel

  • Luxury boutique hotel near Victoria Square Shopping Centre
  • Located close to Belfast Customs House and St. Anne's Cathedral, The Merchant Hotel provides free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a facial, or hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and French cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
    • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff, and free newspapers
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Room features
  • All 63 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
    • Childcare services, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Merchant Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Merchant Hotel?

As of 25 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant Hotel on 9 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 1,125, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per day. Valet parking is available for GBP 39.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Merchant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 100.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Merchant Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GBP 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Merchant Hotel located?

Located in Belfast City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Victoria Square Shopping Centre, MAC Theatre, and Belfast Customs House. St. Anne's Cathedral and Waterfront Hall are also within 10 minutes. Lanyon Place Station is 13 minutes by foot and Botanic Station is 22 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Merchant Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 468 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 468 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 468 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 468 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 468 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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This is a great hotel with friendly staff and 3 wonderful restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel in a historic converted building. Quiet luxury. Abigail in the spa does a wonderful lymphatic massage. Scones in the bar are a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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An expensive hotel , but def worth it ! Room was super cool and historic, clean , and quiet . Service was very good the entire stay . And the breakfast was very good and the restaurant room is so beautiful and relaxing !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Older side of the hotel is certainly dated, blinds don’t close enough to keep the light out etc. Lovely hotel in Belfast otherwise, hot tub o t he roof in the earlier morning is great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were lovely; room was perfecr
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Soup to nuts the Merchant was one of the best stays we’ve ever had! Staff were exemplary!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous place, historic and perfect location to walk everywhere
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very attentive staff - very clean room and well taken care of (frequent tidy ups, turn down service etc) - lovely stay, we would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff excellent, room beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We felt like we had stepped back in time to the era of grand Victorian hotels. I literally gasped we walked in. The rooms were spacious and extavangantly decorated; we even had turn down service. The dining room was beautiful. We had afternoon tea and felt like grand ladies. The staff were so sweet and understanding of our Amercan questions. The bar was hopping and we loved exploring the cocktails.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great experience. Luxurious room and bri breakfast. Will def return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room. Friendly staff. Rooms were beautiful and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very neat property..beautiful spacious rooms..great jazz bar..great location in Belfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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What a wonderful hotel! Great staff who made us really welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was professional, friendly and very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional hotel.

Exceptional hotel. Excellent service and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed in the hotel for our daughter's wedding and the staff were very helpful and friendly making sure everything was perfect... and it was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Suite

Dry nice. We had a great memorable suite. Restaurant decor was first class. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantasy experience! Everything exceeded all expectations,! Amazing facilities, friendly staff , amazing food……I can keep going on about how amazing The Merchant is 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is in the best location. The room is was incredible. I definitely recommend upgrading. Breakfast was delicious. Hubby enjoyed the spa.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

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The hotel was a beautiful place with really friendly and helpful staff. However it’s in the Cathedral district which is the hub of the entertainment area. It can get VERY noisy at night and we had to move rooms in order to get a good nights sleep. This was organised very efficiently by the hotel staff and our second night was much quieter. The hotel is very convenient for exploring Belfast and the hotel staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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GREAT location. BEAUTIFUL hotel. DELICIOUS breakfast. Super-professional staff. All around excellent experience. Rooms were a good size and really nicely decorated (we stayed in the Victorian rooms). Only slight mis-understanding was on the payment terms. The booking said pay at property but they needed to bill two weeks in advance. We got it worked out but suggest that the hotel update their T&Cs on their Expedia listing for a more pleasant experience. Overall AMAZING hotel and would highly, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026