Brimming with history, the Northern Irish capital’s finest hotels offer seductive elegance, impeccable service, iconic views and delicious culinary fare. Stay in the legendary Titanic Quarter with its vibrant bar and restaurant scene, close to the Botanic Gardens, in the up-and-coming Linen Quarter, or in the city’s creative and cultural centre, the Cathedral Quarter. Recharge with a spa break, sleep in rooms once frequented by musical legends and drink in Ireland’s highest bar, when you stay at one of these beautiful establishments.
Belfast, Antrim County, Northern Ireland
Culloden Estate And Spa
(5 stars)Originally intended as an abode for the Bishops of Down, this 19th-century estate is found on the outskirts of Belfast. The historic grandeur of the building is contrasted with a modern extension, in the form of the ESPA spa with steam room and hammam. 98 spacious bedrooms provide plenty of room for king-sized beds, desks and bathrooms with rainfall showers. It’s not unusual to find a pianist or harpist playing in the bar or accompanying a meal. And in addition to the top-notch cuisine in the main restaurant, there’s a cosy inn within the grounds, for a beer and bite beside a roaring fire.