A Feast for the Senses
From fine-dining in the stunning surrounds of The Great Room Restaurant, to French bistro style food and live jazz in Berts Jazz Bar and traditional dishes in the cosy Cloth Ear pub, we have something to suit all foodies. For cocktail lovers, a visit to our award-winning Cocktail Bar is a must for any visitor to the city.
A five-star welcome to Northern Ireland
May we extend the warmest of welcomes to you from all of us here at The Merchant Hotel, Belfast. We very much look forward to meeting you.
Whether this is your first vacation in Ireland, or you are such a frequent visitor that the Emerald Isle is your second home, we know every moment is precious!
We want to ensure it’s also magical!
The Merchant Hotel is proud to be among an elite group of hotels to have been awarded AA Five Red Star status. This prestigious award is only bestowed upon hotels with exceptional amenities, products, services which offer consistently outstanding levels of hospitality. We are the only hotel in the North of Ireland to have achieved this globally recognised standard of excellence.
A Victorian Hotel in the heart of historic Belfast city
You’ve travelled a long way to get here, but rest assured, the Merchant Hotel is worth the effort! Every moment you spend here is precious and at The Merchant we will help make every moment count. Our Grade A listed building dates from 1860 and provides guests with a wealth of history and local culture, combined with state-of-the-art facilities all in the heart of Belfast’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter with a host of tourist attractions, restaurants and bars all on our doorstep.
Tailor-make your stay
Our expert reservations team can tailor your stay to suit your needs. Let us add some extra special touches to make your trip even more memorable. Here are a few of our in-house favourites!
The perfect afternoon tea
Relive classic times in our iconic traditional Victorian Afternoon Tea, served in the spectacular Great Room Restaurant.
Eat in style
Indulge in a six-course, fine-dining tasting menu, a gourmet delight served in The Great Room Restaurant.
Live jazz
Experience Live Jazz, dinner and cocktails in Berts Jazz Bar – Belfast’s only dedicated Jazz Bar.
Luxurious spa
Come down to our luxurious Merchant Spa for a soothing treatment after a day of exploration in the city.
Rooftop hot tub
See the city from above in our Rooftop hot tub with spectacular views of the landscape.
The cloth ear
Enjoy a pint of Guinness and Irish stew by the fire in The Cloth Ear, our own welcoming and cosy Victorian pub
Whiskey & cocktails
A tasting flight featuring world-class whiskeys in our award-winning cocktail bar.
Explore Belfast & beyond
Discover Northern Ireland’s unique history, heritage and stunning surrounds in Belfast and beyond. The Merchant Hotel is the perfect base from which to discover Northern Ireland, with numerous tourist attractions within walking distance, including Titanic Belfast, The MAC (Metropolitan Arts Centre), St. Anne’s Cathedral, St George’s Market, City Hall, Botanic Gardens as well as the main shopping areas.
Guests can also enjoy day trips to some of Northern Ireland’s best-loved attractions, including the Giant’s Causeway, Hillsborough Castle and The Game of Thrones Studio Tour.
Getting here
The Merchant Hotel is conveniently located in Belfast’s historic Cathedral Quarter, in the heart of the city. We are easily accessed by car and are just minutes away from the city’s main rail and bus stations. We are located 10 minutes from Belfast City Airport and 30 minutes from Belfast International Airport.
Golf trips
With so many stunning, world-class golf courses, Northern Ireland is a golfer’s dream!
The Merchant Hotel provides the perfect base from which to start your exploration of
the courses on offer.
Our History
The Merchant Hotel has long been admired for its distinctive architectural style, both in its former life as the headquarters of the Ulster Bank and now, in its current incarnation as a five-star luxury hotel.
