The Merchant Hotel

Seated dinner: 150 guests

“Wonderfully light and well-proportioned, The Rita Duffy Suite is ideal for press events, product launches, fashion shows, meetings, conferences, breakfast meetings, lunch and dinner parties (up to 150 guests) and evening receptions (up to 200 guests).”

Standing reception: 200 guests

“Wonderfully light and well-proportioned, The Rita Duffy Suite is ideal for press events, product launches, fashion shows, meetings, conferences, breakfast meetings, lunch and dinner parties (up to 150 guests) and evening receptions (up to 200 guests).”

Ceremony, seated: 200 guests

“Theatre - 200”

Rooms: 63 rooms

“We have 63 sumptuous bedrooms, three fabulous restaurants – from fine dining to relaxed and cosy; a luxurious spa and a host of options for a tipple or two.”

Room types: 3 listed

“Deluxe Double Room”

Legal ceremony on site: Yes

“Yes, we are a licensed venue in which you can hold your wedding ceremony.”

In-house catering: Yes

“We have 63 sumptuous bedrooms, three fabulous restaurants – from fine dining to relaxed and cosy; a luxurious spa and a host of options for a tipple or two.”

Bar on site: Yes

“The bar within your dedicated event space will close at 1am Monday to Saturday and 12 midnight on Sundays.”

Price: £85 to £105 per head

“Classic £85 per person”

Included: Catering, drinks, a coordinator and furniture

“We have created a range of four unique packages; Classic, Elegance, Luxury and Indulgence.”

Not included: Ceremony space and reception space

“ROOM HIRE FEE MAY APPLY.”

Exclusive use required: No

“We have a strict one wedding per day policy ensuring that you and your guests are our sole focus.”

Music until: 01:00

“The bar within your dedicated event space will close at 1am Monday to Saturday and 12 midnight on Sundays.”

Pets: No

“Guide dogs only permitted, advance notice must be given.”

Children: Yes

“We are delighted to provide cots for children up to two years of age with our compliments.”

Nearest airport: BFS, 30 min by car

“BFS”

Parking: No

“We do not have car parking attached to the hotel however do offer a valet service or self-park options for any residents staying overnight with us.”

Event spaces: Banquet room

“Meeting/banquet facilities”

Reception indoors: Yes

“Our dedicated team of wedding specialists will be pleased to show you the full spectrum of rooms available for your wedding, including the extraordinary grandeur of The Great Room Restaurant with its sumptuous plasterwork friezes, central glass cupola and Ireland’s largest chandelier, and the sleek Art Deco elegance of The Rita Duffy Room.”

Space for dancing: Yes

“What you get: Each package is different, but every one includes a red carpet arrival, dancefloor, personalised menu cards and MC.”

Swimming pool: No

“Relax in the hydro-pool, with shoulder and neck massage jets, relaxing air loungers for body massage and invigorating geysers.”

Gardens: Yes

“For more intimate celebrations, why not consider our wonderful roof-garden with its views over the Belfast mountains, espaliered fruit trees, box hedging and a fully retractable roof?”

Mountain view: Yes

“For more intimate celebrations, why not consider our wonderful roof-garden with its views over the Belfast mountains, espaliered fruit trees, box hedging and a fully retractable roof?”

Historic building: Yes

“The rich history and heritage of our grade A listed building is complemented by a wealth of modern, multi-award winning facilities and services with every comfort the modern traveller could wish for.”

Coordinator on the day: Yes

“You will have a dedicated co-ordinator within the hotel to co-ordinate all aspects and elements of your celebration within the hotel element.”