The Merchant Hotel
Overview
Welcome; under‑fives stay free. Cots, baby baths and monitors are available; babysitting costs £20 an hour.
Best for
Babies and up – children of all ages welcomed.
Recommended rooms
All the rooms are large enough for an extra cot or bed. The five Deluxe Twin rooms have two kingsize beds, and enough space for a further cot or bed.
Activities
The helpful concierge is well versed on Belfast's family-friendly attractions. He'll book your tickets and arrange transport; his recommendations include the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum and an outing to Belfast Zoo. Also check out Cinemagic, an international children’s film festival that is held in Belfast each November (www.cinemagic.org.uk).
Meals
Children are allowed in the restaurant at all times. There's a sophisticated and healthy children's menu serving up mild chicken curry, chicken and roast potatoes, and lots of home-made ice-cream.
Babysitting
Babysitting can be arranged for £20 an hour. Please give at least 24 hours' notice.
No need to pack
Mini fridges, bottle warmers, nappy bin, changing mat, baby baths and baby monitors are all available on request.
Also
Children aged five and under stay free; older children are charged at £40 a night, including breakfast. Each room has a DVD player, and there are lots of child-friendly DVDs to borrow.
