Best Luxury Hotels in Northern Ireland

It may cover just a little over 14000 km, but there’s so much to see and do in Northern Ireland. Explore the rugged Causeway Coast, visit scenic spots where TV hit Game of Thrones was in-part filmed, party in the thriving cosmopolitan city of Belfast and learn about the region’s history – both recent and ancient. Receive a warm welcome when you visit these fantastic high-end hotels.

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Belfast

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 146 Fabulous Guestrooms & Suites including Deluxe Junior Suites, the Residence Suite & the Penthouse
Amenities Features the Restaurant Serving Contemporary Irish Cuisine, a Cozy Fireside Bar with Live Music, Fitness centre, Pet-Friendly Rooms, Butler & Chauffeur Services
More Located on Great Victoria Street Adjacent to the Grand Opera House in Belfast's City Centre

Amidst the charm of the lively capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast is your new favourite five-star hotel, The Fitzwilliam. Situated in the heart of the city, it is the ideal hub for your next stay, regardless of the occasion. With 146 rooms and suites, you can find comfort and tasteful contemporary design without even lifting a finger – elegant bathroom facilities, fluffy robes and Egyptian bed linens are just the start of your experience. The Fitzwilliam also provides facilities for any kind of trip to the big city, from luxurious dining experiences with the one you love to Afternoon Tea with your friends on a Girls’ Weekend. They also provide space for cocktail masterclasses, murder mystery events, and private dining which is guaranteed to impress you. Regardless of the why, or the who… choose to conquer Belfast in style by staying at The Fitzwilliam.

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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Belfast

Regency House

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 5 Individually designed suites some with Private Gardens & Fireplaces
Amenities Includes 24-Hour Butler-Style Service & complimentary evening drinks In the Parlour Bar
More Located in Belfast's Historic Queen's Quarter Offering a Boutique Stay in a Restored Georgian Townhouse

Situated in the historic Queen’s Quarter of Belfast – filled with tranquil parks and gardens – is the five-star boutique hotel that aims to redefine hospitality, Regency House. Providing a personalised experience, it makes for the perfect location for your next stay. With each of their suites and rooms being individually designed to provide the utmost privacy and exclusivity, you’ll have a hard time picking your favourite. While the luxurious rooms are located within the main house, with easy access to the culinary facilities and wellness suite, the Suites offer a private kitchen, dining area, and living space to create your perfect “home away from home”. Yet the Regency doesn’t shy away from its vibrant Northern Irish culture, hosting events for both guests and the public to enjoy regularly, including Barking Dog Sundays – a selection of beloved Sunday dishes and soothing background music – and Jazz Bruch, where you can be serenaded by the saxophone while together with your loved one. Embrace the history and deep culture of Belfast without leaving luxury at the door by staying at the Regency.

Northern Ireland, Down County, Newcastle

Slieve Donard

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 180 Rooms & 6 Suites with Panoramic Views of the Mourne Mountains or Irish Sea
Amenities Includes a Two-Storey Spa With Indoor Pool & Vitality Pool, Fitness Studio With Peloton Bikes, Multiple Dining Options Including a Formal Restaurant & Casual Pub, Tennis Courts, Pet-Friendly Accommodations, & Adjacent Accessto a Renowned Golf Course
More Located at the Foot of the Mourne Mountains In Newcastle, offering Stunning Coastal Views

Part of the Hastings Hotel group, this 180 room resort is found in Newcastle, County Down, on the edge of the Mountains of Mourne. The prestigious Royal County Down Golf Club sits on one side, with a scenic sandy beach on the other. Slieve Donard has hosted visitors for over a century, with the more recent additions of a luxe mountain view spa and gym. The decor here is traditional, with splashes of bold colour and uber-comfy ‘cloud’ beds. There are three dining options – the formal Oak Restaurant, the Lighthouse Lounge specialising in healthy options and the cosy Percy French Inn, named after the composer of the song The Mountains of Mourne.

Northern Ireland, Londonderry County, Derry Londonderry

Bishop’s Gate Hotel Derry

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 30 Luxurious Guestrooms including 2 Suites & 9 Apartments
Amenities Gown Restaurant for Fine Dining & the Wig & Gown Champagne Bar for Casual Elegance
More Located within Derry's Historic City Walls in the Cathedral Quarter

Built at the turn of the twentieth century, this central Derry hotel pays homage to its location and history in its artworks and carefully restored interiors. Bishop’s Gate was once a gentleman’s club, hosting luminaries including Winston Churchill and WB Yeats. Order drinks and food from the marble bar in Wig, and peruse the fireside portraits of these, and other, former club members, along with an enormous library of antique books. Formal meals are taken in Gown, a fancy candlelit French restaurant – named (like the bar) after the courthouse next door. The hotel also has a gym, 28 rooms and two suites, decorated in classic Edwardian hues.

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Bishop’s Gate Hotel Derry

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Portrush

Dunluce Lodge

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 35 Elegant Suites, Including the Stookan for Exclusive Group Stays
Amenities Restaurant showcasing the Finest Seasonal Produce from Local Suppliers, Spa, Fitness Centre, Golf Facilities
More Set along the Fourth Fairway of Royal Portrush Golf Club on Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast

A five-star all-suite resort located beside Royal Portrush Golf Club on Northern Ireland’s dramatic Causeway Coast. The 35-suite property offers exceptional views, refined interiors, and tailored hospitality. Suites are generously sized and thoughtfully appointed with high-end amenities and locally inspired touches. Facilities include Bailiú restaurant serving locally sourced fine dining, a whiskey-led bar, a tranquil spa, and a putting green designed by Martin Ebert. With direct access to Royal Portrush and transfers to nearby courses, plus close proximity to the Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Distillery, it’s a superb base for golfers, gastronomes, and explorers alike.

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Ballymena

Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 125 Guest Rooms, Suites & Lodges
Amenities Dining options Such as Fratelli, Gillies Grill & Castle Kitchen + Bar, incredible Thermal Spa Village with Riverside Hot Tubs & Heated Pools, Championship Golf Course
More Located in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, within 163 acres of ParklandLocated in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, within 163 acres of Parkland

Surrounded by 163 acres of lush parkland, next to the river Maine and just 30 minutes north of Belfast International Airport in County Antrim, lies the incredible Galgorm Hotel and Thermal Village. The luxurious accommodation options are paired up with award-winning dining and its pièce de résistance is the onsite thermal village with an extensive selection of riverside hot tubs, indoor and outdoor heated pools, steam rooms and saunas. Galgorm has attracted many a celebrity with its five-stars, triple AA-Rosette restaurant, award-winning spa treatments and butler service yet it has a laid-back feel, befitting its relaxed countryside locale. We cannot rate this hotel highly enough for a break in Northern Ireland.

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Galgorm Spa & Golf Resort

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Belfast

Europa Hotel

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 272 Rooms Including 92 Executive Bedrooms & Suites.
Amenities Dining Options Include A Contemporary Bistro & Relaxed Lounge Offering Morning Coffee To Evening Cocktails.
More Located In The Heart Of Belfast City Centre, Within Walking Distance Of Major Attractions.

This landmark hotel has regularly played host to celebrities, VIPs and top-drawer events since its inception in 1971. Built on the site of the Great Northern Railway Station, it now accommodates an elegant piano lounge, a modern bistro (the Causerie Restaurant), extensive meeting facilities and 272 bedrooms – including family-friendly interlinking bedrooms. Guests can book the Clinton Suite, named after the political power couple who stayed in November 1995. And at 51-metres in height, it provides far-reaching vistas from the upper floors. Like the Titanic Hotel, it’s part of the illustrious Hastings Group and often used by film crews visiting the city – two series of a BBC documentary series, Lobby Lives, were shot here.

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Belfast

Titanic Hotel Belfast

Hotel
(4 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 119 Rooms & Suites, including Titanic Rooms & Junior Suites
More Set in the Historic Titanic Quarter, Close to the Titanic Belfast Museum & SS NomadicSet in the Historic Titanic Quarter, Close to the Titanic Belfast Museum & SS Nomadic

Relive the Golden Age of Travel, with a stay at this art deco, nautically-themed hotel just across from the Titanic Experience. It may be a new venue, having opened its doors in 2017, but the building has a long history. This was once the headquarters of Harland & Wolff (the maritime engineers responsible for most of the White Star ocean liners), a heritage reflected in the hotel restaurant’s title. Indeed, the waterfront’s history is woven throughout – lookout for details like the stunning Titanic model in the Harland Bar. The venue received three gongs at this year’s Irish Hotel Awards and was named Northern Ireland’s Leading Hotel in 2020’s World Travel Awards.

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Titanic Hotel Belfast

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Belfast

Grand Central Hotel Belfast

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 300 Rooms & Suites Including Classic King Rooms, Deluxe Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible Rooms, City View Suites, Mountain View Suites & A Signature Suite.
Amenities Dining Options Include A Ground-Floor Caf Offering Casual Fare, A Second-Floor Restaurant With A Bar & Lounge Serving Refined Cuisine & A Rooftop Lounge On The 23rd Floor Providing Panoramic City Views & A Selection Of Cocktails.
More Centrally Situated In Belfast's Linen Quarter Providing Easy Access To The Titanic Quarter Cathedral Quarter & Various Cultural Attractions.

The three hundred rooms of the Grand Central Hotel proffer views over the Lagan Valley and the Mournes beyond. Found in the trendy Linen Quarter, the Hastings Group hotel is ideally placed for the city’s attractions and transport links. Founded in 1893, it became the social hub of Belfast, with guests including Winston Churchill, King Leopold of Belgium, Billy Graham, Al Jolson, Mario Lanza, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones having graced its luxurious suites. The Grand Central’s Seahorse Restaurant and 23rd-floor Observatory bar (Ireland’s tallest cocktail lounge) are destinations in their own right, loved by locals as well as visitors.

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Grand Central Hotel Belfast

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Belfast

The Merchant Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 63 Rooms Including 5 Suites Styled In Victorian Or Art Deco Themes With Bespoke Furnishings & Marble Bathrooms.
Amenities Fine Dining Restaurant In A Former Banking Hall, French Bistro-Style Venue With Live Jazz, Traditional Pub, Award-Winning Cocktail Bar.
More Located In Belfast's Historic Cathedral Quarter Close To Major Attractions.

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.

Northern Ireland, Antrim County, Belfast

Culloden Estate And Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 98 Rooms & Suites Including Self-Catering Apartments With Elegant Furnishings & Modern Amenities.
Amenities Fine Dining Restaurant Serving Modern Irish Cuisine, Casual Bistro Offering Traditional Dishes, Bar With Estate Views, ESPA Spa With Vitality Pool & Tylarium, Modern Fitness Centre, Indoor Swimming Pool, Helipad, Concierge-Arranged Transfers, & Adjacent 18-Hole Parkland Golf Course.
More Located On 12 Acres Of Secluded Gardens Overlooking Belfast Lough & The County Antrim Coastline.

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.

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Culloden Estate And Spa




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