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Merchant Hotel: Traveller Reviews

5.0 of 5
16 Skipper Street, Belfast BT1 2DY, Northern Ireland
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Merchant Hotel
Ranked #2 of 47 hotels in Belfast
4.5 of 5 stars 703 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Great room(46)
  • Art deco(37)
  • Cocktail bar(34)
  • Hot tub(16)
  • Afternoon tea(16)
  • Cloth ear(16)
  • Valet parking(13)
  • Very comfortable(13)
  • Would highly recommend(9)
  • First class(9)
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Netherlands
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“What an experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
5
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It was a great experience starting from reservation up to the airport drop. We stayed here for 3 nights for our 10th year anniversary. Reservation was flawless. Been picked up by the Rolls Royce from the airport. Had a great room at the victorian wing. Got full attention from the staff. Everybody was extremely nice and helpful, especially the concierge: arranging black cab tour, concert tickets, tours, restaurant reservations, etc... Bert's Jazz Bar: A must!!! It is one of the best hotels i have every stayed at, if not the best. Yes, it's not cheap, but they deserve every penny. I hope we'll have the chance to visit Belfast again and spend our time here once more.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dublin, Ireland
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Beautiful hotel, lovely fireplace!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

One of the best hotels in Belfast in my opinion. Pricy but you get what you pay for. the bar with the fireplace is without a doubt the perfect winter hide out. Bedrooms in the old part of the hotel are amazing. I didn't see the new ones. Food and staff also excellent.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“5 Star all the way, fantastic”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

simply wonderful, stayed here for my 40th birthday and was fantastic. First time we stayed but def want to go back. Stayed in deluxe art deco room and was huge and beautifully appointed. Stay here, you won't be disappointed!

Room Tip: rooms on high st side seem quieter than skipper st
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“some excellent some not so good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Very disappointed by the cleanliness and general appearance and upkeep of the room. On initial appearance the room design was stunning, although there was a large feature mirror in the room, approx 6ft in height and when the light was turned on it was extremely dusty and a previous resident had wrote "clean me" on the mirror in the dust. This was so disappointing on so many levels, mainly when I spend that amount of money I expect a high standard of hygiene and not to be reminded that someone else was there in the room before you. Also the toilet roll holder was hanging of the wall in the bathroom. I told the receptonist who appeared to disbelieve me, very rude, and did not even apologise, breathtaking. However our experience in the reminder of the hotel facilities and in relation to customer serivce particulalry in the cocktail bar and Berts was positive.

We would use the public facilities again, but will not be staying.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Plush 5* Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed in this hotel a while back after the new section of the hotel had just opened (September 2010) to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The quality of the service, rooms and food was excellent. Although not cheap, it was worth the money and the package we went for came with a free meal in the restaurant where the food was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend the hotel if you're looking for someone luxurious for a special occasion.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 16 Skipper Street, Belfast BT1 2DY, Northern Ireland
Price range (per night):* 264 AUD - 364 AUD

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