Housed in a Grade I Listed building dating back to 1860, the 5-star smoke-free The Merchant Hotel Belfast includes a restaurant and provides cars for rent. With Victoria Square Shopping Centre around 400 metres from and a sporting attraction like the home stadium "SSE Arena" merely 1.1 km away, this Belfast hotel boasts a steam room, a hot tub, and a sauna.

The hotel is located in the very heart of Belfast, within 25 minutes' walk of the decommissioned C-class HMS Caroline Light Cruiser and in the vicinity of Grand Opera House. Standing just 0.6 km from the Large & very varied St George's Indoor Market, The Merchant Belfast is 2.1 km from the corporate Titanic Quarter Limited Campus. Guests might as well visit Navigation Buoys Park, which is about a 5-minute drive away. The nearby notable religious buildings include Clonard Monastery, 2.6 km from the accommodation. The Merchant Hotel is located steps away from Lanyon Place train station, while Custom House Square bus stop is only a 5-minute walk away.

Looking onto the city, the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with air conditioning along with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, there is a personal safe, tea and coffee making facilities provided. The marble bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, as well as comforts including hairdryers and towels.

Guests are welcome to a jazz bar on site. It features a French design. Sample British specialties at The Great Room Restaurant Merchant Hotel located just a few steps from this Belfast hotel.