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The Merchant HotelvsDukes at Queens
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Merchant Hotel ranks significantly better than Dukes at Queens. Merchant Hotel ranks #1 in Belfast with positive reviews from 8 reviews including Fodor's, Oyster and Gayot.
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
Dukes at Queens Fodor's
Insight Guides Lonely Planet The Telegraph Independent
65-67 University Street, Belfast BT7 1FY, Northern Ireland
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Although it retains its distinguished redbrick Victorian facade, the inside of this handsome hotel on bohemian Botanic Avenue has been revamped in a cool contemporary style with chic,..." Full review
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The hotel's location is perfect: Queen's University and Botanic Gardens are a five-minute stroll away, and if you want to eat out you can wander the leafy streets and choose among restaurants serving Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Italian, and Irish cuisine.
Insight Guides "Behind a redbrick Victorian facade, the design here is cool and contemporary. Well located near an array of bars and restaurants, and a 10-minute walk to the city centre."
Lonely Planet "Dukes has an ideal location close to pretty much everything you might want to see in town... Its comfortable, pared back rooms are good value and tastefully decorated."
The Telegraph7.0
"This hotel in a lovely Neo-Gothic Victorian building that was once a health board headquarters is just the prescription for your well being, with a handy location, friendly staff, huge, soft beds and satisfying food." Full review
Independent "Formerly the HQ of the city’s health board, the rooms at this centrally located neo-gothic behemoth are still a very effective tonic to any hotel-induced illness"
