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The Merchant HotelvsCulloden Estate & Spa
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Merchant Hotel ranks significantly better than Culloden Estate & Spa. Merchant Hotel ranks #1 in Belfast with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Fodor's, Gayot and Michelin Guide.
The Merchant Hotel
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
Michelin Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report
Independent
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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
Culloden Estate & Spa Fodor's Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Gayot The Telegraph Michelin Guide
Bangor Road, Holywood BT18 OEX, Northern Ireland
From $232/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This imposingly grand vision in Belfast stone presides over the forested slopes of the Holywood hills and the busy waters of Belfast Lough." Full review
Frommer's "Not in the city itself, but 8km (5 miles) east on the shore of Belfast Lough, in County Down, this elegant hotel sprawls across acres of secluded gardens and woodlands." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A former monastery on the outskirts of town with a world-class spa." Full review
Gayot "This hotel was originally built as a palace for the Bishops of Down, and today the elegance and luxury of the estate remain: fine antiques, personal service and 12 acres of secluded gardens."
The Telegraph8.0
"A heavenly spot, on a wooded slope overlooking Belfast Lough and the hills beyond." Full review
Michelin Guide "High in the Holywood hills, five miles outside of town, you’ll find what may be Belfast’s grandest old hotel. The 19th-century Culloden estate cuts an impressive silhouette, surrounded by..." Full review
