CLOSED – WIN An Overnight Stay at The Merchant Hotel, Belfast

The Merchant Hotel has teamed up with the Wedding Journal Show to offer one of you the chance to win an overnight stay worth up to £369.

The Merchant Hotel is a true Belfast icon. Remarkable heritage combined with modern luxury await guests of this five-star establishment with highly appointed bedrooms that offer every comfort. The Merchant Hotel is located in Belfast’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter and is Northern Ireland’s only AA five red star hotel. 

Guests can choose between three wonderful restaurants serving up the finest seasonal, local produce, from award-winning fine dining in the Great Room Restaurant to live jazz and a French bistro style menu in Berts Jazz Bar and traditional pub classics and pints of Guinness in The Cloth Ear bar.

Cocktail connoisseurs won’t want to miss the Merchant Cocktail Bar, which has received the coveted status of 2 PINs for ‘Outstanding’ from The Pinnacle Guide, known as the Michelin Guide for Cocktail Bars.

The hotel’s bedrooms are all spacious and elegant, with two styles of room available – Art Deco and Victorian. An Art Deco bedroom on the top floor of the hotel is recommended for views of Belfast city centre.

Art Deco Bedroom at The Merchant Hotel, Belfast
Art Deco Bedroom

Guests can also enjoy complimentary access to the hotel’s fabulous rooftop thermal area which includes a rock sauna, steam room and rooftop hot tub overlooking the city.

Make a booking at The Merchant Spa and experience an unexpected, stunning and hidden destination spa in the heart of Belfast city centre. With five treatment rooms, a relaxation room and hydrotherapy area*, this restful space is a quiet haven away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Rooftop Hot Tub
Rooftop Hot Tub

Located in the heart of Belfast’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter, the hotel is the perfect base for exploring the city and is within easy reach of a variety of public transport hubs.

You will be able to meet the team from the Merchant Hotel at the Wedding Journal Show, but in the meantime you can find out more about this luxurious city centre wedding venue here

Competition Prize – Terms & Conditions

  1. Prize is an overnight stay for two in one of the stunning deluxe bedrooms at the Merchant Hotel with a full Irish breakfast. Worth up to £369.
  2. The prize is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Not available 24th-26th or 31st December 2025.
  3. There is no cash alternative and the prize is non-transferable.
  4. Booking is subject to availability.
  5. Competition closes on Monday 26th May 2025.

The Wedding Journal Show is Ireland’s biggest bridal show where you’ll find everything you need to plan your dream wedding all under on roof. Save 20% & pre-book online tickets here