The Merchant Hotel

Overview
16 Skipper St., Belfast, BT1 2DZ United Kingdom
In Belfast (Belfast City Centre)
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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It's a luxury, centrally located property with a rooftop terrace, three restaurants including The Great Room, a full-service spa (sauna, steam room and treatment rooms), memory-foam beds with Egyptian cotton and rainfall showerheads, free WiFi, and easy walking access to central Belfast attractions.

Highlights
Free full breakfast
Free WiFi
Parking (limited spaces)
Fitness facilities
Select your room

Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2010

Floors: 6

Rooms: 62

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 62

Handicap Rooms: 4

Suites: 5

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 5

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 1.0 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Nightly Parking: £20

Total Taxes: 0.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: Individual - Guest must cancel room before 3pm day prior to arrival group - If a whole group booking is cancelled the following charges apply: Cancellations received between 60 and 31days prior to arrival - 25% of total cost is charged Cancellations re

Check-In Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Business center
  • Car required
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Computer station
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1130
  • Conference space size (meters) - 105
  • Couples/private dining
  • Covered parking
  • Daily
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator
  • Evening entertainment
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free breakfast
  • Free full breakfast
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Green Tourism Program
  • Health club
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Pets not allowed
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sauna
  • Secured parking
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Shopping on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wedding services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Windsurfing nearby

Breakfast included in B & B rates; choice of continental/Full Irish breakfast Large variety of options using local produce Charge if on a room only rate/non resident: Continental £14.00, Full Irish breakfast £19.00

Wifi is complimentary throughout the hotel

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Day 1

Breakfast Established Coffee - Artisan coffee shop with a cozy vibe - 0.3 miles
Lunch St. George's Market - Historic market with local food and crafts - 0.5 miles
Dinner The Muddlers Club - Michelin-starred dining in a hidden location - 0.2 miles
Activity Titanic Belfast - Museum exploring the Titanic's story - 1.2 miles

Day 2

Breakfast The Pocket - Quaint cafe known for its brunch and coffee - 0.4 miles
Lunch Ox - Award-winning restaurant with seasonal cuisine - 0.7 miles
Dinner Deanes Meat Locker - High-end steakhouse with local meats - 0.5 miles
Activity Belfast City Hall - Historic building with public tours - 0.6 miles

FAQs about The Merchant Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does The Merchant Hotel have?

There are 62 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Merchant Hotel?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Merchant Hotel?

Breakfast included in B & B rates; choice of continental/Full Irish breakfast Large variety of options using local produce Charge if on a room only rate/non resident: Continental £14.00, Full Irish breakfast £19.00

How much does internet cost?

Wifi is complimentary throughout the hotel

Is there a gym at The Merchant Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there shuttle service at The Merchant Hotel?

The Merchant Hotel is just 2km from Belfast Central Railway Station and main bus stations, 5.6km from Belfast City Airport and 28km from Belfast International Airport.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Merchant Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Merchant Hotel.

Feel free to use the The Merchant Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Belfast event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

The Rita Duffy Suite
28 x 8 x 3 • 246.4 sqm.
Banquet
120/150
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
96
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
90
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
94
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
88
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
80
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
200
Theater Layout
Reception
200
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
This versatile, flexible events space is ideal for press launches, product launches, fashion shows, meetings, conferences, breakfast meetings, lunch and dinner parties, and evening receptions. The Rita Duffy Room can be separated into 3 individual rooms and is able to cater for smaller events. Features include: • Two 50” Plasma screens • Two large drop-down screens and data projectors • Advanced Colour Psychology Lighting System • Intelligent Air Purification System • Stationery items tool box, drinks fridges with soft drinks and Mineral Water • Natural Daylight • Cloakroom
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:10
Windows:8
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
The Jonathon Aiken Room
7 x 5 x 3 • 41.18 sqm.
Banquet
24/30
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
24
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
18
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
24
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
20
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
30
Theater Layout
Reception
25
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The Jonathan Aiken Room is ideal for breakfast meetings, lunch and dinner parties, meetings, drinks receptions or as a breakout room. The beautifully presented room features original artwork from talented local artist Jonathan Aiken. Features include: • 50” plasma screen • Advanced Colour Psychology Lighting System • Intelligent Air Purification System • Stationery items tool box • Drinks fridges with soft drinks and Mineral Water • Natural Daylight • Cloakroom
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:5
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
The Brian Ballard Room
7 x 5 x 3 • 41.18 sqm.
Banquet
24/30
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
24
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
18
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
24
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
20
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
30
Theater Layout
Reception
25
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
The Brian Ballard Room is ideal for breakfast meetings, lunch and dinner parties, meetings, drinks receptions or as a breakout room. The beautifully presented room features original artwork from talented local artist Brian Ballard. Features include: • 50” plasma screen • Advanced Colour Psychology Lighting System • Intelligent Air Purification System • Stationery items tool box • Drinks fridges with soft drinks and Mineral Water • Natural Daylight • Cloakroom
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:3
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
The Alan Quigley Room
6 x 4 x 4 • 30 sqm.
Boardroom
16
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Room Type:Boardroom
Floor Level:1
Power Outlets:4
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?Yes
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
The Roof Garden
55 x 50 x 3 • 105 sqft.
Reception
70
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
This recently renovated, unique events space is now available to book for private events. An enduring appeal of this versatile space is our ongoing inventive theming. Each spring/summer and autumn/winter we transform the Absolut Roof Garden into a new and delightfully seasonally themed space. Whether partying with a Pimms or enjoying our delicious range of canapés and party food, your guests will experience the luxury of The Merchant Hotel in fun, relaxed and stylish surroundings. Features include: •Enclosed Roof Garden with retractable roof •Panoramic views of the city •iPod compatible sound system •Bring along your own party playlist •Landscape garden which includes espaliered apple trees and seasonal planting •Fully serviced bar •Outdoor smoking area
Room Type:Outdoor Miscellaneous
Floor Level:4
Windows:4
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Contact hotel for meeting room information
0 x 0 x 0 • 0 sqm.
Theater
180
Theater Layout
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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