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The Merchant HotelvsBullitt Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Merchant Hotel ranks significantly better than Bullitt Hotel. Merchant Hotel comes in at 95 with praise from 8 publications like Fodor's, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Merchant Hotel
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
Michelin Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report
Independent
Frommer's
Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
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
Bullitt Hotel The Telegraph
Jetsetter
The Guardian Lonely Planet Independent
40a Church Lane, Belfast BT1 4QN, Northern Ireland
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
The Telegraph8.0
"The latest jewel in the crown of Belfast hospitality king Bill Wolsey, the man behind the five-star Merchant Hotel and a host of right-on pubs." Full review
Jetsetter "Cool Steve McQueen tribute that forgoes outdated hospitality hallmarks (wardrobes, mini-fridges) in favor of roomier digs." Full review
The Guardian "The Bullitt (doubles from £89) is reasonably priced, right in the city centre, with DJ nights, pop-ups and a relaxed feel"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Bullitt is a haven for the hip, with super-fast wi-fi, smart TVs, an espresso bar, restaurant and two bars (one of them ski-themed) – there's even Bullitt beer on tap." Full review
Independent "This hotel is a tribute to Steve McQueen. And it’s a great escape indeed, impressively pulling off retro appeal without descending into kitsch. Rooms come in “dinky”, “comfy” and “roomy” sizes"
