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The Merchant HotelvsBelfast International Youth Hostel
Both Merchant Hotel and Belfast International Youth Hostel are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Merchant Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Belfast International Youth Hostel. Merchant Hotel scores 95 with endorsements from 8 reviews like Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.
The Merchant Hotel
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16 Skipper Street, Belfast BT1 2DY, Northern Ireland
From $605/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Regarded by some as Ireland's most spectacular... since opening in 2006 has led the way in style and sophistication." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Merchant one-ups Belfast’s other chic hotels with its private-club vibe, the best beds in town, 24-hour room service, and a Rolls-Royce Phantom for airport transfers." Full review
Gayot "Situated in the center of the city's Cathedral Quarter, this hotel mixes historic charm with elegant Art Deco-inspired décor."
Michelin Guide "Menu: £17 (weekday dinner) - £55 - Carte: £23-£40"
OysterLuxury
"Located in the heart of Belfast, The Merchant is grand and stylish, combining Victorian elegance with a modern Jazz Age vibe." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Grand in style, with elements of Victorian and the 1970s thrown into the mix, this is the kind of establishment where guests can book the resident Rolls-Royce Phantom for an afternoon." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"Located in the historical Cathedral Quarter of Northern Ireland's capital, The Merchant Hotel provides a long list of amenities that recent guests loved." Full review
Independent "Fancy a bit of a splurge? The luxurious Merchant Hotel is a Belfast institution, renowned for its delicious breakfasts, historic setting and opulent décor inspired by a fusion of Victoriana and Art Deco styles"
Frommer's "This luxurious, elegant hotel has guest rooms draped in rich fabrics and equipped with the latest business technology." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The city's most flamboyant boutique hotel, a fabulous fusion of contemporary styling and old-fashioned elegance, with individually decorated rooms." Full review
Belfast International Youth Hostel
Rough Guide Lonely Planet
22-23 Donegall Road, Belfast BT12 5JN, Northern Ireland
From $40/night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide "Convivial hostel in an old Georgian building, with a large garden and party atmosphere. Dorms £8-13, doubles £38."
Lonely Planet "Belfast's modern Hostelling International (HI) hostel is conveniently located just off Shaftesbury Sq, so it can be a bit noisy at night when the pubs and clubs empty." Full review
