The Merchant Hotel, Belfast, Jonthan Aiken Room
The Merchant Hotel, 16 Skipper Street, Belfast, BT1 2DZ -
From
£200 min spend
Up to
30 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
The Merchant hotel is the only AA five Red Star hotel in Northern Ireland situated in the heart of Belfast city centre's historic Cathedral Quarter. 62 highly apointed rooms with a harmonious blend of Victorian grandeur and Art Deco inspired sleek modernity. Formerly the Head Quarters of the Ulster Bank which dates back to 1860, this part Grade A listed property was sensitively resorted to its original splendour and is quite unlike anything in Belfast with a multitude of exciting amenities. The Event Space at The Merchant hotel was built in 2010 offering a range of spaces, from our 16 person boardroom, ideal for smaller meetings or private dining; right through to our Rita Duffy suite, perfect for conferences, dinners for up to 200 people. We also have a beautifully landscaped Absolut Roof Garden, decorated seasonally with a striking and inventive theme. Our Roof Garden is unique to the city and is available all year for private events, catering for up to 70 guests.
The Jonathan Aiken Room and its counterpart the Brian Ballard Room are ideal for breakfast meetings, lunch and dinner parties, meetings, drinks receptions, or as a breakout room with the main conference plenary taking place in the Rita Duffy Suite.
FEATURES INCLUDE
•50” Plasma screen
•Colour psychology lighting system
•Intelligent air purification system
•Stationery items tool box
•Fridges with soft drinks and water
•Natural daylight
•Cloakroom
Capacity & layout
Dining
up to 30
Theatre
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 24
Classroom
up to 18
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
0:00 - 24:00
tuesday
0:00 - 24:00
wednesday
0:00 - 24:00
thursday
0:00 - 24:00
friday
0:00 - 24:00
saturday
0:00 - 24:00
sunday
0:00 - 24:00
Price type:
from £400 per day
from £400 per day
from £400 per day
from £400 per day
from £400 per day
from £400 per day
from £400 per day
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Lectern
Natural light
Premises parking
Audio & visual
Whiteboards
Sound system
Microphone
TV screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
50% refundable 30 days before the event
Location
Reviews
Melissa Meyer
June 2024Afternoon Tea We had the classic afternoon tea. It is very pricey per person, however it was excellent! The staff was kind and helpful, the artisan menu and treats were incredible! Truly astounding. The tea is also really lovely, I recommend the house blend. If you're up to spoiling yourself or a loved one, I highly recommend afternoon tea at the Merchant. Ps: just be mindful that it is quite a lot, so go hungry;)
anne patton
March 20242nd time staying at this hotel. Will definitely be back. Our room was lovely. Spacious, fantastic bed, 2 televisions . Massive bathroom I no longer have a bath at home so I luxuriated in the bathroom. Turn down service with chocolates. Fantastic breakfast in the great room restaurant. Dinner in the Cloth ear both nights was delicious. Cocktails and Irish coffee first class. Close to all the pubs & plenty of local talent singing in the different venues. A wonderful break away from home
jenny brown
May 2024This was my first high tea experience and it could not have been lovelier. The staff were so friendly. The space was beautiful. And all the food was delicious. A bonus that they had a vegetarian selection. 10/10 would recommend for a special day out.
Satya Cobos
June 2024This is an awesome place for high tea. It was absolutely delicious. Service was amazing. They accepted us without a reservation. The actual architecture and interior design is absolutely incredible. We came here on a whim and it was great. Come with an empty stomach and a lot of time to spare. It is a bit expensive but totally worth it!
Suzanne Doran
June 2024We hadn't been to the Merchant in a while. A family celebration gave us the excuse to rock up to the cocktail bar on a Friday evening. Two leather bar stools were available and our fate was sealed. The barmen were most entertaining, all while mixing the most delicious cocktails. There is a catalogue of cocktails to peruse, to help make your mind up, with evocative descriptions and beautiful photography. We tried the Cosmopolitan and wondered why we'd ever tolerated the bright pink chemically version. The Merchant Cosmo was delicate with flavours of cranberry juice and lime, served cold in a coupe glass. The vodka gave this elegant concoction quite a punch. My fellow drinker ordered a tall fruity number which he loved but, strangely, I can't remember the components. I'll have to go back to jog my memory...
