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The Merchant Hotel vs Vagabonds
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Merchant Hotel scores significantly better than Vagabonds. Merchant Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 95 with endorsements from 8 reviewers like Fodor's, Gayot and Frommer's.
The Merchant Hotel
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot
Michelin Guide
Oyster
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Vagabonds
Independent
Lonely Planet
9 University Road, Belfast BT7 1NA, Northern Ireland
From $16 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
- Safe
- Board games / puzzles
Independent
"If you’re simply looking for somewhere clean, comfortable and fuss-free to lay your head, the Vagabonds Hostel is ideal...it makes for a cosy and convivial base in the city’s university quarter."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Comfy bunks, lockable luggage baskets, private shower cubicles and a relaxed atmosphere... conveniently located close to both Queen's and the city centre."
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