The Merchant Hotel

Hotel★★★★★5-star★ 4.6 (2489 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Excellent location — 22 attractions within walking distance

About

The Merchant Hotel is a hotel to stay in Belfast. The hotel is close to Albert Memorial Clock and Royal Ulster Rifles Museum, about 0.8 km from Belfast Lanyon Place. It holds an official 5-star rating and scores 4.6/5 across 2489 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The bathroom was amazing - large, warm, and full of amenities..

Notable stay

The Merchant Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The hotel is situated on Skipper Street. It is owned and operated by Bangor entrepreneur Bill Wolsley’s Beannchor Group. (via Wikipedia)

Grade A listed buildingWikipedia →

What guests mention

friendly staff4

Aspects most mentioned across recent guest reviews (highlighted = mostly positive).

Amenities

BarFitness centreRestaurantSpa & wellness

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

Albert Memorial Clock0.1 km
Royal Ulster Rifles Museum0.1 km
Vault Artist Studios & Gallery - Marlborough House0.1 km
RSUA Design Box0.2 km
Catalyst Arts0.2 km
Francis Calder Commemorative Fountain0.2 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 143 places to eat🛒 3 supermarkets💊 5 pharmacies & clinics🚌 3 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) — 3.8 km → all hotels near BHD
Nearest station: Belfast Lanyon Place — 0.8 km
Nearest beach: Newtownabbey Bay (Hazelbank) Beach — 7.1 km
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: GBP
Power: Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Merchant Hotel?

From The Merchant Hotel, the nearest station, Belfast Lanyon Place, is about 0.8 km away; George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is around 3.8 km away (straight-line distances).