Since it first opened The Merchant Hotel has received wide acclaim from customers, critics and organisations alike. Unparalleled service, superb restaurants and first-class facilities have won the hotel a series of prestigious international awards.
Below are a few of our most recent awards, honours and some reviews to give you a taste of what to expect at The Merchant Hotel.
AA Recommended Spa Award, 2023
AA Notable Wine List award for 2018, 2019, 2020
AA, The Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2018/2019, 2 Rosette (The Great Room Restaurant)
Irish Craft Cocktail Awards Best Cocktail Bar in Ulster, 2017
The World Travel Awards, Northern Ireland's Leading Hotel, 2017
Irish Restaurant Awards, Best Hotel Restaurant in Antrim (The Great Room Restaurant), 2017
GNI Award Best Same Sex Wedding Venue, 2016, 2017
AA Five Red Star Rating, 2015 - present day
Belfast Business Awards Best Hotel, 2015
AA Spirits Award for Service of Spirits and Cocktails, 2014
Fodor’s 100 – One of only 11 hotels worldwide in Fodor’s enduring classics category (alongside The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and The Savoy, London), 2014
AA Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland, 2013
Grub Club Best Restaurant (The Great Room Restaurant), 2013, 2018
Northern Ireland Tourism Awards Best Hotel, 2008, 2012
International Hotel Awards Best UK Hotel, 2012
UK Hotel Awards Best UK Hotel, 2011
Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Hotel Bar 2009, 2010
Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Drink Selection 2009
Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Cocktail List 2009
Imbibe Magazine Best Boutique UK Hotel Bar, 2009
RICS Award for Excellence in the Built Environment (Major Conservation & Restoration Category), 2008
Hospitality Ireland Awards Best Boutique Hotel, 2007
