Location
Located in the heart of Belfast city, adjacent to the glorious Grand Opera House, the hotel stands discretely on Great Victoria Street. All the best shopping, entertainment, bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants and visitor attractions are within walking distance. The Europa Bus and Rail Station is within 200 m of the hotel, and the infamous Crown Bar owned by the National Trust is across the road. Local transport links can be reached in about 1 minute on foot. City Bus tours leave from beside the hotel, and tourist attractions such as the W5 Interactive Discovery Centre, the Titanic Museum and the Odyssey Arena are about 10 minutes away by public transport. The Botanical Gardens, the Palm House and the Ulster Museum are about 5 minutes' drive away, and the Waterfront Concert Hall is about 1 km from the hotel. Belfast City Hall is around a 3-minute walk from the hotel. The beach at Holywood and the sea at Jordanstown are both approximately 8 km from the hotel. Guests can reach the lake in Hillsborough in around 20 minutes by car. The River Lagan is about 1 km away, and the Belvoir Forest is approximately 4 km away. The Botanic Park is about a 15-minute walk from the hotel. The city of Lisburn is around 15 minutes away by car. Belfast’s 2 airports are close by; George Best Belfast City Airport is approximately 5 km from the hotel and Belfast International Airport about 34 km away. Other airports include the City of Derry Airport around 110 km from the hotel, Donegal Airport approximately 125 km away and Sligo Airport, which is about 160 km away.
Facilities
The hotel has 6 junior suites, 7 suites, 130 single rooms and 130 double rooms, which are located on 9 storeys and are reachable by lift. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. A safe, a currency exchange service, 4 conference rooms and a business centre are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park for a fee. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. A safe and a minibar are also available. A mini fridge and a tea/coffee station are standard features. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 130 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include a gym or, for a fee, cycling/mountain biking.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Bed and breakfast can be booked. A continental breakfast gives guests many delicious reasons to rise and shine. At lunch and dinner, guests can order à la carte or choose a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available.
Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Café
Bar(s)
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Bicycle Hire
Car Park
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
24-hour check-in
Hotel Safe
Currency Exchange
Lifts