4 Best 5-Star Hotels In Belfast, UK

Daryl
Daryl 
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The capital of Northern Ireland, Belfast is a beautiful city that has seen a lot of conflicts in the past, starting from bombings during World War II to long-standing clashes between Catholics and Protestants. The city today hosts many wondrous attractions, including a square dedicated to the world-famous writer C.S. Lewis who was born here. Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens are situated together, and best of all, admissions to both are free. The city is also a popular base for set-jetting as the popular Game of Thrones series was shot in many locations within and near Belfast. If you’ve made up your mind to visit this beautiful city, treat yourself to a luxury stay. Scroll down to read about the best 5-star hotels in Belfast, UK.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) hotel ratings, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 30, 2024.

1. The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast (from USD 234)

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast will dazzle you with its rooms and suites full of style and elegance. All guestrooms have synthetic bedding, though you can also request memory foam or feather pillows.

This hotel provides unique experiences you won’t find in other establishments, such as the themed Murder Mystery Dinners which guests can participate in and dress up for. Join fellow hotel guests to roleplay and solve a horrendous murder during a dinner function, with exciting themes such as a Wild West setting or one set on the famous Titanic.

Guests can also take various classes such as Cocktail Master Class, to pick up some tips and tricks and enter into the realm of mixology.

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The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Great Victoria Street
3.39 km (2.2 mi) from Victoria park

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms

2. The Merchant Hotel (from USD 415)

A historic building that once served as the headquarters of Ulster Bank, The Merchant Hotel is now a luxurious, 5-star establishment that features 62 exquisite rooms and suites, some of which showcase modern art deco themes and some boast Victorian designs.

Enjoy a sophisticated dining experience at the award-winning Great Room Restaurant with an opulent Victorian ambiance and amazing gastronomic delights. The Cloth Ear is a gastropub that seeks to bring back the authentic Irish pub experience as well as offer fresh new flavors with their hoptails and punch bowls.

The Merchant Hotel’s spa has a variety of rejuvenating treatments such as full-body massages and the all-new hydrafacial. You can also relax before and after your session at their thermal loungers and aroma steam rooms.

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The Merchant Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 16 Skipper Street
2.64 km (1.7 mi) from Victoria park

Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre Non-smoking rooms

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3. The Culloden Estate and Spa (from USD 243)

Formerly a Bishop’s palace, The Culloden Estate and Spa is now an exceptional 5-star hotel that offers a dream vacation for guests visiting Northern Ireland. Choose from a range of 98 guest units equipped with signature King Koil Cloud Beds covered with fine linens and cushy velvet seats.

The hotel features an extensive spa facility that includes relaxing body massages and healing treatments. Detoxify in the marble steam room before taking a refreshing dip in the indoor pool. There’s also a MediSpa program for those undergoing therapy for injuries or treating skin conditions.

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The Culloden Estate and Spa

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Bangor Road, Holywood
7.35 km (4.6 mi) from Victoria park

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre

4. Rayanne House (from USD 139)

Rayanne House is an award-winning, 5-star boutique hotel set in a remarkable and historical 1883 property. Accommodations come with amenities such as Wi-Fi, fine linens, and free parking. The rooms with a balcony, in particular, offer a scenic view of the surrounding countryside, including that of Belfast Lough.

The establishment’s owner, Conor McClelland, is a celebrity chef known for his Titanic Menu, which is available at the in-house restaurant at Rayanne House. It is an accurate recreation of the dinner menu served on the famed ship during its tragic journey. Other fantastic menus are also available, including one that offers seasonal dishes that bring out the best of each individual ingredient.

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Rayanne House

Wifi Available

Address: 60 Demesne Road
4.64 km (2.9 mi) from Victoria park

Parking Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Non-smoking rooms Fishing Babysitting/child services

Reconnect with yourself in Belfast

The picturesque city of Belfast is full of attractions worth visiting. Pubs and clubs provide an active nightlife, while historical and scenic tours seek to enchant families and couples. If you’re planning a visit to the city, make your stay an extravagant one at any of these best 5-star hotels in Belfast, UK.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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