Belfast hotels

For a luxury hotel in Belfast, look no further than The Merchant Hotel – a five-star icon that once housed the headquarters of Ulster Bank. Renowned for its imposing Italianate, sandstone façade, it’s a place to both see and be seen and understood to be one of the best hotels in Belfast.
The 62 guestrooms are diverse in style from Art Deco to Victorian, while the selection of bar and restaurant facilities impresses. At the heart of the property, The Great Room is a formal restaurant in a stunning space with domed ceilings and an enviable chandelier. Alternatively, Bert’s Jazz Bar and Restaurant on the ground floor, offers bistro-style dining and jazz music seven nights a week.
The Cocktail Bar is another architectural beauty, serving vintage Champagne and cocktails. The destination spa and rooftop gym, with a sauna and hot tub overlooking the city, is the icing on the cake.

Located in Minnowburn, a short drive from Belfast city, the four-star Crowne Plaza Belfast is a recently refurbished 120-room property in the heart of the Lagan Valley Regional Park. The hotel is surrounded by an abundance of rivers, forests, and cycle paths and is perfect for spending time ambling around the local area.
The proximity to the city center means that you are within reach of everything Belfast offers, but I usually just succumb to relaxing and unwinding at the hotel’s impressive range of amenities. The spa and health club include an indoor swimming pool and fitness center with a range of treatments available.
Dining needs are catered for in The Green Room restaurant, while The River Bar Lounge & Bistro provides for all of your cocktail needs. Guest rooms are modern and bright with air conditioning, flat screen TVs, snuggly bathrobes, and most importantly – 24-hour room service.

Laid-back is the vibe you can expect at ultra-hip Bullitt Hotel. Just a short walk from the Cathedral Quarter, Bullitt is named after the movie of the same name starring Steve McQueen. With 74 rooms from dinky (aka small) to biggy (aka less small), rooms have everything you need and nothing you don’t – think king-size beds, rain showers, and flat-screen TVs.
There is even a “dog den” option if you enjoy bringing your pooch along. Meanwhile, social butterflies won’t be left behind with the bar and dining options within the hotel. Taylor and Clay is a lively grill room, Tetto is a rooftop restaurant and bar, while the Lobby and Courtyard Lounge is great for light bites. I loved Rattlebag Cocktail Bar; perfect for an intimate nightcap.
Bullitt hosts many eclectic music events, such as jazz and blues, lobby vinyl sessions, and weekend DJs. Always great fun, whatever your musical leanings.

A centrally located four-star property, Ten Square is housed in a stunning Victorian building that dates from 1862. Once a linen warehouse, today it has transformed into a 131-room hotel right in the city. There are three room types: standard, deluxe, and executive, many with spectacular views over the city.
Rooms are classically styled with all mod cons. Groups will love the wow factor of the Vegas suite, which can sleep up to ten people – perfect for a girls (or boys) night, it also boasts an outdoor hot tub and acres of space for lounging.
Similarly, the Jaffe penthouse boasts a stunning roof terrace with views for miles. Food-wise, Josper’s Steakhouse is ideal for meat lovers, while The Loft bar has a decidedly “private club” feel with an impressive cocktail menu. On the ground floor, The Doffer Bar is a sport lover’s dream, showing every type of sporting fixture imaginable.