The Merchant HotelvsRayanne House
Merchant Hotel and Rayanne House are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Merchant Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Rayanne House. Merchant Hotel scores 94 with endorsements from 7 publications including Gayot, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Merchant Hotel Show All Reviews
16 Skipper Street, Belfast BT1 2DY, Northern Ireland
From $599/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"
Oyster
Luxury
"Located in the heart of Belfast, The Merchant is grand and stylish, combining Victorian elegance with a modern Jazz Age vibe." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"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 Report
1.0
"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 Planet
Top choice
"The city's most flamboyant boutique hotel, a fabulous fusion of contemporary styling and old-fashioned elegance, with individually decorated rooms." Full review
Rayanne House
60 Demesne Road, Holywood BT18 9EX, Northern Ireland
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's
"Run by the hospitable Bernadette and Conor McClelland, guest rooms are airy, each with garden views." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Just 100m from Holywood Golf Club, this gorgeous 1883 manor house has exquisite rooms – some with balconies and views of Belfast Lough – including a Rory McIlroy–themed room." Full review