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Culloden Estate & Spa vs Dukes at Queens
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Culloden Estate & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Dukes at Queens. Culloden Estate & Spa ranks #4 in Belfast with praise from 5 reviewers including The Telegraph, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Culloden Estate & Spa
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
The Telegraph
Bangor Road, Holywood BT18 OEX, Northern Ireland
From $232 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This imposingly grand vision in Belfast stone presides over the forested slopes of the Holywood hills and the busy waters of Belfast Lough."
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Frommer's
"Not in the city itself, but 8km (5 miles) east on the shore of Belfast Lough, in County Down, this elegant hotel sprawls across acres of secluded gardens and woodlands."
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Travel + Leisure
"A former monastery on the outskirts of town with a world-class spa."
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Gayot
"This hotel was originally built as a palace for the Bishops of Down, and today the elegance and luxury of the estate remain: fine antiques, personal service and 12 acres of secluded gardens."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A heavenly spot, on a wooded slope overlooking Belfast Lough and the hills beyond."
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Dukes at Queens
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Independent
65-67 University Street, Belfast BT7 1FY, Northern Ireland
From $82 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Although it retains its distinguished redbrick Victorian facade, the inside of this handsome hotel on bohemian Botanic Avenue has been revamped in a cool contemporary style with chic,..."
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The hotel's location is perfect: Queen's University and Botanic Gardens are a five-minute stroll away, and if you want to eat out you can wander the leafy streets and choose among restaurants serving Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Italian, and Irish cuisine.
Insight Guides
"Behind a redbrick Victorian facade, the design here is cool and contemporary. Well located near an array of bars and restaurants, and a 10-minute walk to the city centre."
Lonely Planet
"Dukes has an ideal location close to pretty much everything you might want to see in town... Its comfortable, pared back rooms are good value and tastefully decorated."
The Telegraph
7.0
"This hotel in a lovely Neo-Gothic Victorian building that was once a health board headquarters is just the prescription for your well being, with a handy location, friendly staff, huge, soft beds and satisfying food."
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Independent
"Formerly the HQ of the city’s health board, the rooms at this centrally located neo-gothic behemoth are still a very effective tonic to any hotel-induced illness"
