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The Merchant HotelvsMalmaison Belfast
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Merchant Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Malmaison. Merchant Hotel is ranked #1 in Belfast with positive reviews from 8 sources like Michelin Guide, Gayot and The Telegraph.
The Merchant Hotel
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
Michelin Guide
Oyster
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report
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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
Malmaison Belfast Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph Frommer's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
34 - 38 Victoria St, Belfast BT1 3GH, Northern Ireland
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's ""A hotel that dares to be different," trumpets the promotional blurb for Malmaison, and the place certainly lives up to the claim." Full review
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Condé Nast Traveler "The Mal’s 64 rooms—housed in two stone Victorian-era seed warehouses—are spacious and comfortable, with all the niceties you’ll ever need." Full review
The Telegraph6.0
"Converted from an 1867 seed warehouse in 1998, this boutique hotel has stayed both funky and popular since then, close to the city’s major attractions, with friendly staff and a buzzing bar." Full review
Frommer's "A gorgeous four-story building, with weathered stone walls and tall arched windows...Bedrooms are large, very quiet, and comfortable, with neutral colors, low lighting, huge beds, and modern bathrooms" Full review
Lonely Planet "The Malmaison is a luxurious haven of king-size beds, deep leather sofas and roll-top baths big enough for two." Full review
Michelin Guide "At just 64 rooms, it’s the smallest and most intimate of the chain, and it’s possibly the most stylish, blending a number of historical references into a surprisingly modern cocktail." Full review
