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Grand Central Hotel

10-28 Bedford St., Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 7FB
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About us

Founded fifty years ago, Hastings Hotels are Northern Ireland's premier collection of Hotels. The Hastings portfolio has six luxurious hotels of character and distinction, each set in key locations across Northern Ireland. We are delighted to unveil the plans for what will be our seventh hotel in Northern Ireland. The transformation of Windsor House, from an iconic office block to the new Grand Central Hotel, Belfast will offer 300 luxury bedrooms, a restaurant, bistro, rooftop lounge, retail units and a range of superbly appointed offices.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built2018
Renovated-
Total meeting space2,672 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms300
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Discover Northern Ireland

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • VIP services
Transportation
  • Bus
  • Taxi

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Tourism
Sustainability level: Silver

Certification body: Green Tourism

Issued: 11/23/2021 Expires: 7/25/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
2,672 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,506.9 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
624.3 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
70
Seating capacity
70
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Panorama Suite
1,506.9 sq. ft.
-
8.2 ft.
100
80
100
45
-
45
Farset
602.8 sq. ft.
31.5 x 19.4 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
45
24
45
25
24
-
Blackstaff
624.3 sq. ft.
31.5 x 20.0 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
45
24
45
25
24
-
Interview Room 1
172.2 sq. ft.
16.7 x 10.5 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
16
8
16
12
8
-
Interview Room 2
161.5 sq. ft.
15.4 x 10.5 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
16
8
16
12
8
-
Interview Room 3
96.9 sq. ft.
10.8 x 9.8 sq. ft.
8.2 ft.
10
4
10
6
4
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
300
Tax rate
20%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 15.1 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking

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Grand Central Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Grand Central Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Grand Central Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Grand Central Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Grand Central Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Grand Central Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Grand Central Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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