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Hilton Belfast
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82
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“And for any of the nearby attractions, well, they're all within walking distance from this Hilton. Belfast city center i…”
youtube.com16:35“And is it looks like again on the surface everything looks like it's really clean, doesn't it? Yeah. Nothing looks We ha…”
youtube.com14:30“Centerpiece for the lobby is this huge lighting arrangement overhead, which is pretty cool.”
youtube.com1:49“And the corridors are bright, wide, and clean, actually. Sometimes you get corridors are quite pokey, aren't they?”
youtube.com2:21“So, there's not really a bad view in this hotel as long as you're probably above the third or fourth floor.”
youtube.com3:07“Big double bed. Somebody's already perched themselves in it. Does it feel comfortable? Yeah.”
youtube.com3:42“So, it's pretty well It's clean, like spacious, pretty well presented. One of the larger sort of hotel rooms you'll get…”
youtube.com3:53“Big long work bench, so plenty of storage here as well. You do have plenty of drawers.”
youtube.com4:43“The carpet turns to tile here. Both are really clean, actually, so there's no complaints with the cleanliness of this ro…”
youtube.com7:39“Both are really clean, actually, so there's no complaints with the cleanliness of this room. Just a little bit of wear a…”
youtube.com7:41“It would actually make this room look much more up-to-date. This is the view from the sixth floor. Actually, it's not to…”
youtube.com8:50“You're going to have the train track right in front of you here. This is the main Belfast to Bangor line, and it actuall…”
youtube.com9:07“Another little kind of I don't know what that is. It just looks like the wallpaper's kind of tearing there.”
youtube.com11:37“Yep, it's here. So, you've got a safe and a laundry bag and plenty of storage space. This is so really, I mean, very gen…”
youtube.com14:50“I think the actual decor is really nice. It's very modern. I love the grays and golds. I think it's a really nice theme.”
youtube.com16:22“I love the blacks, the golds, and the decor in here. It's very, very funky and very cool.”
youtube.com19:12“Portions were really really really good size and the food was delicious.”
youtube.com21:33“and the check out time is noon in there which is good and we always appreciate that extra hour don't we? Absolutely it m…”
youtube.com24:05“The Hilton Hotel in Belfast is ideally located by the riverside which provides really easy access to the theaters, shopp…”
youtube.com0:01“We had two starters kids starter and an adult starter and then three mains two diet coke and a jug of water and it was 7…”
youtube.com21:53“My digital key in my Hilton Honors app takes me straight to my room where I'm greeted by a cozy bed, city views, and cof…”
youtube.com0:12“I meet up with my friend in her executive suite. She's here with her pup, taking full advantage of the hotel's pet frien…”
youtube.com0:27“The bed is large. It's a king-size bed definitely. It's got a topper on it. It is quite soft, so hopefully we'll get a r…”
youtube.com3:02“this is this is really weird you have a Jacuzzi on the living room side toilet a sink a spa but if there's no trouble he…”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “It has 74 chic and compact rooms, ranging from the Dinky two-sleeper, which still has a lush king-size to sink into, to the Biggy, with mini Smeg fridges and a turntable and vinyl collection.” 8
- “But for now, let's go on through and I'll show you the the bathroom. I was actually very impressed with that because it's very, very clean.” 1912:17
Location
92read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The Merchant is the best one. Art Deco or Victorian rooms to choose from. Amazing restaurants and cocktail bar. Location is perfect.” 13
- “The location was perfect in terms of walking distance to town for restaurants and a bit of sightseeing of some great Street Art Murals around Cathedral Quarter.” 4
Room
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Service
85read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Bed & Sleep
86read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Nice big bright bar area also with floor to ceiling windows and literally spitting distance from the bus/train station. We stayed in the Grand Central when it opened, the bed and pillows were so comfy we tried to find out the brand to buy the same for home.” 17
- “So we stayed at the Premier Inn on Alfred. Not homey, but modern, clean, really comfy bed, big TV and totally central to everything by City Hall.” 12
Value
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- “So we stayed at the Premier Inn on Alfred. Not homey, but modern, clean, really comfy bed, big TV and totally central to everything by City Hall. AND, I got an amazing deal when I pre-paid for only about $50/nt.” 12
- “Grand Central [deleted] • 4y ago Amazing views on the higher floors - well worth it” 17
Where it is, how to reach it
4 Lanyon Place
Belfast, Northern Ireland
BT1 3LP Europe
Details checked 2026-08-31
Where it sits
Hilton Belfast and the 2 other hotels we cover in Belfast. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
What’s nearby
Landmarks and transport around Hilton Belfast. Distances are straight-line, so walking times are approximate.
- Belfast Waterfront Conference and Exhibition Centre — 1 min walk · 0.1 km
- Belfast Lanyon Place — 2 min walk · 0.2 km
- The Belfast Barge — 3 min walk · 0.2 km
- Belfast City Hall — 9 min walk · 0.7 km
- Titanic Quarter — 12 min walk · 1 km
- Belfast Grand Central — 17 min walk · 1.3 km
- Titanic Belfast — 18 min walk · 1.4 km
- Ulster Museum — 5 min drive · 1.9 km
- George Best Belfast City AirportBHD — 4 min drive · 3.7 km
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Trails its peers
Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points below the modest median of 88, across 342 hotels in the same bracket.
Price bracket
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Modest
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 342 comparable hotels.
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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Service
65
Value
65
Food
63
Room
62
Bathroom
49
Bed & Sleep
13
Location
8
Noise
2
View the 145 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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Food33 mentions · 3 filmed
- “Breakfast was seriously good and made sure we were set the next day for the morning activities with Paddy Campbell's Belfast Famous Black Cab Tours before our afternoon train back to Dublin.” 4
- “A couple of weeks ago, my daughter and I stayed at The Morrison in Dublin. Great location, great breakfast, nice rooms.” 3
- “At Taylor & Clay restaurant head chef Saul O'Reilly makes good use of a bespoke asador wood-fired grill to turn out impressive steak and seafood options.” 8
- “In fairness, the breakfast at Ten Square is shite.” 15
- “Hot drinks are served directly to the table and I loved that I was given a full jug of coffee.” 2
- “The Merchant is the best one. Art Deco or Victorian rooms to choose from. Amazing restaurants and cocktail bar. Location is perfect.” 13
- “I've stayed at the Clayton twice last year, couldn't fault it, has a spa suite. Food was excellent, staff lovely.” 17
- “98 bedrooms and suites are individually designed - Estate Suites are perfect for entertaining a group, with high ceilings, fires, and dining areas for up to six people.” 8
- “The Merchant barr none, amazing food, amazing drink, the staff are really good and the rooms are special.” 17
- “When I asked my kids about the favourite part of the weekend they had no doubt: breakfast in the hotel!” 2
- “Hilton Belfast Hotel has 2 restaurants which serve a wide range of cuisines, including European, British, and Irish. There is also a lounge bar with stunning river views.” 7
- “Had a lovely long weekend there, the breakfast was cooked to order every day except Sunday and it was absolutely fantastic.” 16
- “Located just beside the bar and overlooking the same lovely terrace, the restaurant has a very nice menu and hits the family friendly note perfectly with a kids-eat free policy and a kids buffet.” 2
- “The food menu is not extensive but has option to suit all tastes, from fish and chips (delicious!), to curry, pizza and a very tasty plate of lasagna.” 2
- “The Merchant is the best one. Art Deco or Victorian rooms to choose from. Amazing restaurants and cocktail bar.” 13
- “The dinner menu here is extensive and the course beautifully presented.” 2
- “The one thing that let the place down during my stay was the food and drink options in the exec lounge, which at one point they shut down due to covid anyway.” 16
- “To be perfectly honest, it isn't the most impressive breakfast ever, but what was particularly silly was the mismatching cutlery at each table. It just comes across as cheap.” 16
- “I was my first time experience a hotel with children buffet for dinner and as I told in enthusiastic tones to pretty much anyone I met in the hotel, a stroke of genius.” 2
- “I don't recall our room being phenomenal but it was certainly adequate and breakfast was delightful at the Hilton Garden Inn.” 3
- “Whilst a small breakfast is available in the lounge, a more substantial offering is available at the Riverside Restaurant. This is a lovely, light filled space with views across the river and a small outdoor patio which must be great in better weather.” 16
- “calling it an English breakfast might well start a riot. Not cool.” 16
- “The hotel has a lovely hot and cold buffet with a good selection of cereals, pastry, bread and an offering of several hot choices as well as juices, fresh fruit and yogurt.” 2
- “Did you have breakfast at the Marriott @Cottoneyejoeswifestampon ? We've just come back from the Marriott - it was great, and breakfast was good!! Great that you've got something booked Wiggle. I'm sure the hotel will be able to order a taxi for you when you need it. Yes breakfast is superb! You can't beat an Ulster fry!!!” 5
- “Can definitely vouch for Conrad Dublin. I stayed there over the weekend just gone. Great choice at breakfast (buffet and à la carte), good size rooms and great location.” 3
- “Portions were really really really good size and the food was delicious.” On camera1921:33
- “So getting on with the cost end of things well actually I thought the food was reasonably priced and the drinks seemed pretty reasonably priced too.” On camera1925:11
- “The food itself was basic. The only hot items were quiches and chicken skewers:” 16
- “of their recent tea coffee a cup of water bottles any bar is there but it's unfortunately empty there's nothing there” On camera60:57
- “It's clean, food is fab and close to city centre as well, we wouldn't stay anywhere else tbh” 5
- “The exec lounge was definitely on the ground floor after the first covid reopening, and both drinks and food was served to the table, you got a rather meagre food offering as I recall.” 16
- “Day's hotel. Its a 5 minute walk from Donegal Square. Breakfast is an all you can eat buffet if you add that on. Rooms are really nice and spacious.” 9
- “Did you have breakfast at the Marriott @Cottoneyejoeswifestampon ? We've just come back from the Marriott - it was great, and breakfast was good!!” 5
Location15 mentions · 2 filmed
- “And for any of the nearby attractions, well, they're all within walking distance from this Hilton. Belfast city center is literally across the road, a couple of minutes from the City Hall and all the shops.” On camera1916:35
- “Personally I think you can't go wrong with the Premier Inn in Cathedral Quarter....clean, comfortable, secure, and extremely well located......but you might be looking for something more opulent!” 13
- “The Hilton Hotel in Belfast is ideally located by the riverside which provides really easy access to the theaters, shopping districts, and of course those excellent Belfast bars and pubs.” On camera200:01
- “The Merchant is the best one. Art Deco or Victorian rooms to choose from. Amazing restaurants and cocktail bar. Location is perfect.” 13
- “2nd for Conrad Dublin. We stayed last year and it's a great location and really nice property.” 3
- “Nice big bright bar area also with floor to ceiling windows and literally spitting distance from the bus/train station.” 17
- “Few hotels can beat this location, right next door to the new Grand Central Station and the Grand Opera House, and culture lovers can book a great value pre-theatre menu before heading out to catch a show at the Lyric, Ulster Hall or Accidental Theatre.” 8
- “A few years back, we stayed at Ravenhill Guesthouse. I remember it being near the University in a leafy section of Belfast. Wonderful breakfasts!” 12
- “The hotel is in a great location both if you are looking to stay put and relax and to explore.” 2
- “All that being said, its still a great location, and a 5 to 10 minute stroll from Queens.” 12
- “I stayed at the Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre. Well located and they have their own parking lot.” 18
- “A couple of weeks ago, my daughter and I stayed at The Morrison in Dublin. Great location, great breakfast, nice rooms.” 3
- “The location was perfect in terms of walking distance to town for restaurants and a bit of sightseeing of some great Street Art Murals around Cathedral Quarter.” 4
- “Absolutely recommend the AC Marriott, we stayed there in February with our two kids, walkable to odyssey and Titanic just across the bridge, w5 is over there too and a great new cinema, bowling might be open by July too.” 5
- “thanks in advance We have been at the Premier Inn Alfred Street for 2 nights. We have been at the Premier Inn Alfred Street for 2 nights. The location is perfect! We were able to walk to most places and took the glider (easy) out to the Titanic museum.” 18
Room22 mentions · 8 filmed
- “My mum got a nice room on the first floor while ours was on the second. They were both similar in decor and had very comfortable beds and a large bathroom.” 2
- “The curved reception desk here was made from recycled plastic shampoo bottles and a local artist painted the striking mural on the wall behind it.” 8
- “The room is quiet and comfortable!” 18
- “So we stayed at the Premier Inn on Alfred. Not homey, but modern, clean, really comfy bed, big TV and totally central to everything by City Hall.” 12
- “Should the Belfast weather allow, the terrace is a pretty place to eat alfresco at sunset.” 8
- “I meet up with my friend in her executive suite. She's here with her pup, taking full advantage of the hotel's pet friendly amenities. What a good boy enjoying those stunning river views.” On camera100:27
- “The carpet turns to tile here. Both are really clean, actually, so there's no complaints with the cleanliness of this room.” On camera197:39
- “I think the actual decor is really nice. It's very modern. I love the grays and golds. I think it's a really nice theme.” On camera1916:22
- “The mini fridge was empty and there was only a kettle available - no coffee machine, as far as I could tell, which is odd for a top suite.” 16
- “TB and some flowers and a sofa a bit worn one out one miss a bedroom proper bit chair more plants” On camera61:06
- “Malmaison is nice but no air conditioning so if it's a warm day you'll have a warm room.” 13
- “I love the blacks, the golds, and the decor in here. It's very, very funky and very cool.” On camera1919:12
- “Rooms are fantastic .. I had a room with a stand alone bath .. great with a bottle of bubbly !!” 9
- “I don't recall our room being phenomenal but it was certainly adequate and breakfast was delightful at the Hilton Garden Inn. Great view of River Liffey.” 3
- “Super-comfortable rooms have duck-down duvets and Egyptian cotton sheets, and the penthouse suite packs a punch with panoramic city views from its ninth-floor perch, plus a baby grand, personal chauffeur and private shopper.” 8
- “Both are really clean, actually, so there's no complaints with the cleanliness of this room. Just a little bit of wear and tear. You'll see, like if you go down close to some of the the joints and skirting boards, you'll see some scuffs and marks and just again, probably what you would expect.” On camera197:41
- “I don't recall our room being phenomenal but it was certainly adequate and breakfast was delightful at the Hilton Garden Inn.” 3
- “My digital key in my Hilton Honors app takes me straight to my room where I'm greeted by a cozy bed, city views, and coffee on demand. Perfect.” On camera100:12
- “I've stayed in the Europa. I wouldn't go back. For what we paid our room was pokey and very outdated.” 13
- “The rooms also had a dis-ordinate number of light switches which all seemed to do similar jobs. It took me about five minutes to get all the lights off before I went to bed!” 16
- “The rooms were a good size and there was a spare sofa bed if you have kids and don't want to pay for an extra room or you snore and need your own bed....” 4
- “Each room comes with its own big 55-in smart TV. Bit of a plasma going on there, so that's pretty good.” On camera195:14
Service38 mentions · 9 filmed
- “Another little kind of I don't know what that is. It just looks like the wallpaper's kind of tearing there.” On camera1911:37
- “and the check out time is noon in there which is good and we always appreciate that extra hour don't we? Absolutely it makes such a difference especially like even if you do have more people staying with you as well just gives you an extra we are to get up and get sorted.” On camera1924:05
- “Stormount Staff very friendly and helpful rooms are to a high standard” 17
- “We normally stay in the Premier Inn next to W5 when we visit. I know you're not keen on the chain but just wanted to confirm I've never had any issues with cleanliness in either the rooms or bathrooms. Breakfasts are good and staff are lovely and helpful.” 5
- “ztreHdrahciR • 5y ago We've only visited once, from overseas, but enjoyed the service at AC Hotel (Marriott property). We've only visited once, from overseas, but enjoyed the service at AC Hotel (Marriott property). We felt like family after a couple of days.” 13
- “So unlike the Culloden where we have stayed several times and service/rooms been top class.” 17
- “Benedicts, good offers and friendly staff. Bit out of the city centre though but within good walking distance of city centre” 13
- “So unlike the Culloden where we have stayed several times and service/rooms been top class. Culloden is lovely and easy to get to by train too” 17
- “Whilst the food is self-service, drinks are poured by one of the staff members. Fortunately, she was excellent and came around multiple times before last orders.” 16
- “The rooms had clearly had a full makeover, although the air conditioning units were prehistoric and in need of user-friendly replacement:” 16
- “Room was meant to be an upgrade as a returning Hastings customer Instead it was a rubbish room with two single beds badly pushed together as a King and not even made properly Not the level of service I expected it.” 17
- “TVs are Bang & Olfusen, proper mini bar .. good resturant (not pretensious), nice bar with live music, check out www.tripadvisor.com there are quite a few reviews on it.” 9
- “I've stayed at the Clayton twice last year, couldn't fault it, has a spa suite. Food was excellent, staff lovely.” 17
- “I remember needing support from the reception team with something and they couldn't have been more helpful.” 16
- “I've honestly stayed there on dozens of weekend nights and have never been disturbed by any noise from inside or outside the hotel. We've only visited once, from overseas, but enjoyed the service at AC Hotel (Marriott property).” 13
- “I'm greeted by a friendly team member as I step into the elegant Riverside restaurant.” On camera100:38
- “The Hilton Templepatrick has a beautiful wide reception area, opening to a bar with terrace overlooking the golf course.” 2
- “Jesus cocktails actually weren't that badly priced. The cocktails tasted nice. So for two cocktails and a Coke, it was £314 a cocktail.” On camera12:38
- “Inside the lobby is super sleek and check-in easy.” On camera100:08
- “I still find the Europa's lack of formality and generally easy going staff a big plus.” 17
- “Staff are really nice and friendly as are the other residents” 9
- “Not the level of service I expected it.” 17
- “The Grand Central was one of the worst hotel experiences I have had in a long time Birthday present voucher from family Really rude staff on reception at check in” 17
- “Moving around, we've got the big screen TV here, which is quite nice.” On camera201:59
- “The minute you come in, you've got some storage space in here with some shelving. There is a safe, which is a nice touch there.” On camera200:52
- “Melanie and her friendly staff are on hand to provide curated itineraries and city guides for guests (seek out Mel's map for picks of the best bars and restaurants as well as historic background on the inspiration for the room names, which run from the Seamus Heaney to the Bronte).” 8
- “I travel on a budget so I liked ETAP hotel. Good location and friendly helpful staff.” 14
- “The Merchant barr none, amazing food, amazing drink, the staff are really good and the rooms are special.” 17
- “The staff were warm and welcoming and reminded us to get in for breakfast before 9am to beat the rush!” 4
- “From the moment you walk into reception the service is top drawer. Rooms are fantastic .. I had a room with a stand alone bath .. great with a bottle of bubbly !!” 9
- “Folks at desk are very helpful.” 18
- “Don't stay at The Malone. It's truly hideous (think smells if vomit, stains over the carpet and furniture, rude staff).” 5
- “The server service was good. The server was lovely and he was very, very nice. He was good. He came over again to see if we wanted anyone else at the end.” On camera13:48
- “Really rude staff on reception at check in Room was meant to be an upgrade as a returning Hastings customer Instead it was a rubbish room with two single beds badly pushed together as a King and not even made properly” 17
- “And then this way, this is actually quite good cuz sometimes we've even been in five-star hotels in Belfast that don't provide a fridge. There is a little cooler down here as well, which is quite nice, hidden in there.” On camera196:12
- “It's named after the address of the Hilton, Four Indian Place, Belfast. And it's a pretty chic cocktail lounge with really comfortable sitting. There's good chill music playing. Service has been good so far, too.” 19
- “The Titanic hotel is beautiful, don't know what the service is like, but the merchant has a great reputation and is very central” 17
- “Check in procedures were fast and efficient and the staff incredibly friendly: they involved the kids' teddies in all conversations and Little Ms E was delighted to see her panda welcome as a guest!” 2
Value17 mentions · 5 filmed
- “But I always seem to get good deals at the Hampton by Hilton. Breakfast comes as standard in the price and is really good.” 17
- “The Merchant - good spot in cathedral quarter. Very expensive but very nice with good restaurant and cocktail bar” 13
- “Europa - has a bad reputation from being bombed by the IRA so many times but that it is so long ago it's not even worth mentioning anymore. It's in a great spot in city centre and is actually very nice and good value for money” 13
- “So we stayed at the Premier Inn on Alfred. Not homey, but modern, clean, really comfy bed, big TV and totally central to everything by City Hall. AND, I got an amazing deal when I pre-paid for only about $50/nt.” 12
- “We had two starters kids starter and an adult starter and then three mains two diet coke and a jug of water and it was 73 pounds. Like that is that is decent. That is a that is good value.” On camera1921:53
- “Cheap Premier inn - slightly "rougher" part of town but still actually perfectly fine and in the city centre.” 13
- “Includes a full Ulster Fry breakfast and they have some of the most expensive Internet access (1 quid per 10 minutes) I've ever come across, but it was there.” 12
- “Stormont hotel - looks awful on the outside but it is very good and again is good value for money.” 13
- “Hilton - cheap for a Hilton hotel but in a good spot and very nice inside” 13
- “it's on for one room including tax and fees for next Saturday night at £41 yes 401 quid to stay one night in the Hilton Belfast now I'm thinking the only explanation for this outside of that we're being ripped off because nobody likes to think that they're being taken advantage of” On camera112:39
- “So, let me show you around and show you what you get when you spend all your money. And it is quite a pricey hotel where you paid £186 per night to stop here.” On camera200:30
- “The rooftop bar is a must for a drink for the views and the chilled atmosphere - be warned drinks are expensive!” 17
- “check out the Ten Square hotel, it is just behind city hall. It's not cheap .. but I spent a few nights there a few weeks ago and couldn't rate it higher.” 9
- “The Malone Hotel runs the gamut for guests of all kinds - from city-break couples and staycationers to multi-gen families. There are great-value self-catering apartments, plush executive rooms or splash-out suites for the former, and large triples and dedicated family rooms for the latter.” 8
- “When it starts getting more expensive than that you'll have a look around the room and you'll think actually you'll see signs of the fact that this hotel was built now in 1998 and some of those rooms of course do need a bit of an update don't they?” On camera1926:20
- “Grand Central [deleted] • 4y ago Amazing views on the higher floors - well worth it” 17
- “Good value for money. I don't know. It's a bit borderline, I think. You know, and Netti's there shaking her head in the background there going probably have paid a bit over the odds for for what we've got compared to what we've already had on this journey around Ireland.” On camera204:21
View4 mentions · 4 filmed
- “So, there's not really a bad view in this hotel as long as you're probably above the third or fourth floor.” On camera193:07
- “It would actually make this room look much more up-to-date. This is the view from the sixth floor. Actually, it's not too bad, setting aside the weather is pretty gray as it is many days here in Belfast, but I can see on a nice day overlooking the River Lagan here is pretty spectacular.” On camera198:50
- “The view out of the hotel room itself isn't particularly glamorous. It is just overlooking the city center with the more mountains in the background.” On camera202:52
- “this was the king executive suite 1215 and this is definitely a proper suite with a nice panoramic view of the belfast dock which is there and they have a Titanic Museum over here” On camera62:42
Noise4 mentions
- “Dukes is surprisingly quiet considering where it is, beds are very squishy.” 13
- “There's a Swinging Sixties vibe to the groovily styled bedrooms at this fun hotel on Queen Street in the city centre.” 8
- “Fitzwilliam - right in city centre (but quiet)” 13
- “The dry-aged ribeye steak to share from the Novelli Grill and the rotisserie chicken are particular highlights, plus there's live music at the weekend.” 8
Bathroom8 mentions · 5 filmed
- “It has 74 chic and compact rooms, ranging from the Dinky two-sleeper, which still has a lush king-size to sink into, to the Biggy, with mini Smeg fridges and a turntable and vinyl collection.” 8
- “this is this is really weird you have a Jacuzzi on the living room side toilet a sink a spa but if there's no trouble here the show is actually the other side this is definitely a interesting setup that you really see this” On camera60:32
- “Full size bath with a body shower here. Nice and clean, I have to say.” On camera113:46
- “Nice and clean, nice and spacious, good size bathroom. As I say, it doesn't have a walk-in shower, but does have a shower over the bath.” On camera203:56
- “To the right of the bed you'll find the small bathroom. It's fairly cramped - just enough for one person:” 16
- “But for now, let's go on through and I'll show you the the bathroom. I was actually very impressed with that because it's very, very clean.” On camera1912:17
- “Usually in some of these rooms we've been in lately, the basin's really small, but that's a good sized sink.” On camera114:02
- “The bathroom was a decent size with lovely soft towels and there was enough space on the toilet that you didn't feel squished in as can often happy with inner city hotels.” 4
Bed & Sleep4 mentions · 2 filmed
- “The bed is large. It's a king-size bed definitely. It's got a topper on it. It is quite soft, so hopefully we'll get a really good night's sleep in there.” On camera203:02
- “Big double bed. Somebody's already perched themselves in it. Does it feel comfortable? Yeah.” On camera193:42
- “Nice big bright bar area also with floor to ceiling windows and literally spitting distance from the bus/train station. We stayed in the Grand Central when it opened, the bed and pillows were so comfy we tried to find out the brand to buy the same for home.” 17
- “So we stayed at the Premier Inn on Alfred. Not homey, but modern, clean, really comfy bed, big TV and totally central to everything by City Hall.” 12
What we still don't know
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- 15An Americans review of Belfast hotel (Please read to the ...reddit.comForum thread2025-09-12Recent1 quote used
“In fairness, the breakfast at Ten Square is shite.”
Read originalreddit.com - 3Ireland : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2025-04-28Recent11 quotes used
“A couple of weeks ago, my daughter and I stayed at The Morrison in Dublin. Great location, great breakfast, nice rooms.”
Read originalreddit.com - 17What hotel is best to stay in Belfast?reddit.comForum thread2023-03-07Ageing28 quotes used
“I've stayed at the Clayton twice last year, couldn't fault it, has a spa suite. Food was excellent, staff lovely. Parking just round the corner. About as central as you can get, most places within walking distance.”
Read originalreddit.com - 4Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre reviewtravel-network.coReview site2022-12-28Ageing5 quotes used
“Breakfast was seriously good and made sure we were set the next day for the morning activities with Paddy Campbell's Belfast Famous Black Cab Tours before our afternoon train back to Dublin.”
Read originaltravel-network.co - 811 best hotels in Belfast to enjoy the citycntraveller.comReview site2022-05-25Ageing22 quotes used
“Its 28 rooms have distinct personalities and highlight the playful aesthetic of owner Melanie Harrison, with bathtubs in the bedrooms, thick velvet curtains and dramatic antique furnishings.”
Read originalcntraveller.com - 13I'm planning to visit Belfast. Just wanted to ask what are the ...reddit.comForum thread2022-03-13Ageing26 quotes used
“If budget allows the twin Art Deco rooms in the merchant are lovely and a great size.”
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