Best Luxury Hotels in Cathedral Quarter

The Cathedral Quarter in Belfast is located in the heart of the city, it takes its name from St. Anne’s Cathedral, a striking Romanesque-style landmark that dominates the area. Once the city’s trade and warehouse hub, the area has transformed into Belfast’s cultural and entertainment centre, filled with independent galleries, street art, theatres, and live music venues. It is home to a wide range of trendy bars and award-winning restaurants, offering everything from local dishes to international cuisine. The area also hosts popular events, including the Belfast International Arts Festival and Culture Night, attracting visitors year-round.

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Belfast, Cathedral Quarter

The Merchant Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 62 bedrooms and suites in two styles, Victorian Splendour and Deco Decadence, with signature suites named after local writers and poets up to the Heaney Suite
Amenities The Great Room Restaurant, Berts Jazz Bar, award-winning Cocktail Bar, Cloth Ear pub, spa with hydrotherapy area, rooftop gym and hot tub
More A grade A listed Victorian building in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, steps from St Anne's Cathedral

Take a five-star, opulent break in Belfast’s buzzing Cathedral Quarter. The Merchant Hotel is housed in a palatial Victorian Grade A listed building (once Ulster Bank HQ), with a glamorous Art Deco wing. Admire the skyline as you unwind in the modern rooftop jacuzzi or work up a sweat in the gym with a view. There’s an abundance of eateries on the doorstep, but inside guests can dine in splendour at The Great Room Restaurant, drink in the award-winning Cocktail Bar or the Cloth Ear. The Merchant is also home to the only live jazz bar in the city and an exclusive fashion boutique.

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