The Merchant Hotel

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The Merchant Hotel is the only AA 5 Red Star hotel in Northern Ireland and is situated in the heart of Belfast city’s historic Cathedral Quarter within walking distance to the main shops, bars, restaurants and visitor experiences. Formerly the HQ of the Ulster Bank, this part Grade A listed property was sensitively restored to it's original splendour and is now a harmonious blend of Victorian grandeur and Art Deco inspired sleek modernity, it is quite unlike anything currently available in Belfast with a multitude of exciting amenities. It is our commitment to service, attention to detail by highly trained staff, quality of food and extensive wine list along with the luxury surroundings of the hotel along with the various amenities that make us different to anything else. With 62 highly appointed and elegant deluxe bedrooms and suites in 2 different room styles – The Victorian Splendour rooms are designed to reflect the Victorian heritage of the original building dating back to 1860, while the Art Deco inspired rooms reflect the very best of this era with sleek and elegant style. There are a variety of drinking and dining options. The Great Room Restaurant, located in the original banking hall is the jewel in the crown of the hotel, it is home to our fine dining 2AA Rosette restaurant and where guests enjoy breakfast. Bert's Bar is Belfast’s only dedicated jazz bar with a French bistro style menu. The Cloth Ear is our comfortable, cosy pub. And our multi-award-winning cocktail bar boasts a cocktail list of biblical proportions. Due to its prime location, The Merchant Hotel is a short distance from a host of visitor attractions including Victoria Square Shopping Centre, the Ulster Museum, City Hall, the Titanic Quarter, the Waterfront Hall and the Odyssey Arena. ‘The Merchant means Business’ The Merchant Hotel offers an excellent selection of elegant and superbly equipped rooms to provide the perfect space for your meeting or event. The Meetings and Events space includes: • Dedicated events reception • 6 meeting rooms and 1 versatile events space with breakout area and bar. • Elegant Deco styling and original works of art from local artists. Features and Benefits: At The Merchant Hotel we offer hosts, delegates, clients and guests a unique array of features across all of our Meetings and Events rooms. As an event organiser, you benefit from the optimum experience in terms of comfort and enjoyment for your guests or delegates, whether for business or pleasure. • Professional event coordinator and dedicated host • Complimentary WiFi and Bluetooth technology • Built-in audiovisual equipment • Personal pager system for the event organiser ensuring a quick response from our operations team • Advanced colour psychology lighting system • An intelligent air purification system • Natural daylight • Fully adjustable air conditioning and heating • Information display screens outside event rooms • Fully stocked fridges and stationery boxes