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The Merchant Hotel Belfast

5 / 5 stars
200 63 565
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Awards, Accreditations, Memberships and Affiliations

Description

The Merchant Hotel is Belfast’s only AA 5 Red Star rated hotel. The grandeur of the original Grade A listed building, originally the Ulster Bank headquarters, is complimented by an elegant Art Deco inspired wing with a multitude of exciting amenities. Our recently refurbished events floor offers superbly equipped rooms to provide the perfect space for your meeting or event. The dedicated meetings and events space features 6 meeting rooms and 1 versatile events space with breakout area and bar. Whether it’s for 2 or 200 people, your professional events coordinator and dedicated host on the day will ensure that your event exceeds all expectations. Features such as natural daylight and colour therapy lighting are all aimed at maximising delegate’s attention and productivity. Fresh menu options and innovative lunch packages are delivered with an unsurpassed level of service.

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Day Delegate Rate

Welcome tea, coffee and pastriesMorning tea, coffee and shortbreadChef’s choice soup, finger sandwichesand chip cone lunch with tea and coffeeAfternoon tea, coffee and selectionof Merchant patisserieMineral waterRoom hire of main meeting roomPlace cards50 inch plasma screenFlip chartIn room AV equipment


From 10to 200 delegates
Starting price of £59.50 (Inc)

Valid: 24/4/2025 to 31/12/2025
Below are a few of our most recent awards and honours:

Irish Craft Cocktail Awards Best Cocktail Bar in Ulster, 2017
The World Travel Awards, Northern Ireland's Leading Hotel, 2017
GNI Award Best Same Sex Wedding Venue, 2017
DANI Awards Best Campaign in Travel, Hospitality and Leisure for Decade of Decadence Marketing Campaign, 2017
Irish Restaurant Awards, Best Hotel Restaurant in Antrim (The Great Room Restaurant), 2017
GNI Award Best Same Sex Wedding Venue, 2016
AA Five Red Star Rating, 2015
Belfast Business Awards Best Hotel, 2015
Janus Awards Front Office Manager of the Year, Sharmaine Dickson 2014
AA Spirits Award for Service of Spirits and Cocktails, 2014
Fodor’s 100 – One of only 11 hotels worldwide in Fodor’s enduring classics category (alongside The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and The Savoy, London), 2014
AA Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland, 2013
Grub Club Best Restaurant (The Great Room Restaurant), 2013
Janus Awards Restaurant Chef of the Year (Johnny Leake, The Great Room Restaurant), 2012
Northern Ireland Tourism Awards Best Hotel Accommodation, 2012
International Hotel Awards Best UK Hotel, 2012
UK Hotel Awards Best UK Hotel, 2011
Fate Awards NI, Best Hotel, 2011
Belfast Business Awards Best Bar (The Cloth Ear), 2011
Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World’s Best Cocktail Bar 2010
Fate Awards NI, Best Cocktail Bar, 2010
Belfast Business Awards Best Restaurant (The Great Room Restaurant), 2010
Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Hotel Bar 2009
Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Drink Selection 2009
Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Cocktail List 2009
Imbibe Magazine Best Boutique UK Hotel Bar, 2009
NI Tourism Awards Hotel of the Year, 2008
RICS Award for Excellence in the Built Environment (Major Conservation & Restoration Category), 2008
Hospitality Ireland Awards Best Boutique Hotel, 2007
Belfast Business Awards Best City Hotel, 2007
Green Tourism Silver5 AA Red Star PropertyAA Covid Confident
Visit Befast
Accommodation
AGM
Awards Dinners
Breakfast Meeting
Charity Ball
Christmas Lunch
Christmas Party
Conference
Dinner
Exam
Exhibition
Fashion Show
Gala Dinner
Incentive
Interviews
Lunch
Meeting
Networking
New Year Package
Other
Party
Summer Party
Teambuilding
Training Course
Wedding

Restaurants/Cafes

Name
Berts Jazz Bar
Type of Cuisine
French Bistro
Awards
1 AA Rosette
Total Capacity
50
Name
The Cloth Ear
Type of Cuisine
Irish Pub
Awards
-
Total Capacity
70
Name
The Great Room Restaurant
Type of Cuisine
Fine Dining
Awards
2 AA Rosettes
Total Capacity
72

Food & Beverages

No Details Available

Bars

No Details Available

OnSite Facilities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Steam Room
  • Wedding Licence
  • Fitness suite

Equipment

  • Flipcharts
  • LCD/Data Projector
  • Lectern
  • PA System
  • Photocopier
  • Wi-Fi

Meeting and event room capacities

 BoardroomCabaretClassroomClassroom with back projectionDinnerDinner DanceExhibitionReceptionTheatreTheatre with Back ProjectionU-shape
Rita Duffy 1304830-6060-8090-26
Rita Duffy 2203220-4040-5040-20
Rita Duffy 3202426-4040-5050-20
The Alan Quigley Room16---16------
The Brian Ballard Room202418-30--2530-20
The Jonathan Aiken Room202418-30--2530-20
The Private Dining Room18---18------
The Rita Duffy Suite80969090150150-20020018088
The Roof Garden-------70---
The Veuve Clicquot Champagne Lounge-------40---

Mid week rates

Number of RoomsRates Ex/Inc
Executive Double41£199.00 / £238.80
Executive Suite5£539.00 / £646.80
Executive Twin17£209.00 / £250.80

Weekend Rates

Number of RoomsRates Ex/Inc
Executive Double41£259.00 / £310.80
Executive Suite5£559.00 / £670.80
Executive Twin17£279.00 / £334.80
  Rate Ex/Inc (GBP) Package details
Midweek Day DelegateFrom £59.50
(Inc Tax)

Welcome tea, coffee and pastries, morning tea, coffee and shortbread, chef’s choice of soup, finger sandwiches and chip cone lunch with tea and coffee, afternoon tea, coffee and selection of Merchant patisserie, mineral water, room hire of main meeting room, place cards, 50” plasma screen, flip chart, and in-room AV equipment.

Weekend Day DelegateFrom £59.50
(Inc Tax)

Welcome tea, coffee and pastries, morning tea, coffee and shortbread, chef’s choice of soup, finger sandwiches and chip cone lunch with tea and coffee, afternoon tea, coffee and selection of Merchant patisserie, mineral water, room hire of main meeting room, place cards, 50” plasma screen, flip chart, and in-room AV equipment.


 

Address

16 Skipper Street

Belfast
Antrim
BT1 2DZ

Directions

https://www.themerchanthotel.com/location

Pickup/Drop off

Valet parking can now be reserved for residents at the cost of £39.00 per car, per night (with an allocation of one car per bedroom). Cars are received at the main entrance on 16 Skipper Street, from 3pm, where our Concierge will greet you, handle your luggage, and assist with valet parking your car.

Parking

  • 565 Offsite Car spaces

Nearest Train Stations

  • Belfast Central Rail Station 0.53 miles
  • Belfast Great Victoria Street 0.68 miles
  • Yorkgate Station 0.80 miles

Nearest Airports

  • Belfast George Best City Airport 2.45 miles
  • Belfast Aldergrave International Airport 12.43 miles
  • City of Derry Airport 57.67 miles

Nearest Motorways

  • M3 JCT 1(N.Ireland) 0.31 miles
  • M3 JCT 1a (N.Ireland) 0.57 miles
  • M3 JCT 1b (N.Ireland) 0.90 miles

Venue Contact Details

Email: sales@themerchanthotel.com;caroline.boyd@beannchor.com
Email: sales@themerchanthotel.com

Other Contacts

Sales Department
Email: sales@themerchanthotel.com
Tel: 028 9012 0230
Caroline Boyd
Email: caroline.boyd@beannchor.com
Tel: 02890120227
Nicola Gorman
Email: nicola.gorman@themerchanthotel.com
Tel: .