{"id":91418,"date":"2025-11-25T18:55:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T18:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/?p=91418"},"modified":"2025-12-01T17:02:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T17:02:46","slug":"the-merchant-hotel-belfast-fam-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/ie\/the-merchant-hotel-belfast-fam-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"The Merchant Hotel Belfast &#8211; FAM Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"91418\" class=\"elementor elementor-91418\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8b1921 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b8b1921\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c07b2dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c07b2dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Merchant Hotel Belfast \u2013 FAM Trip<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-312df47 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"312df47\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a1cfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33a1cfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"899\">Few places capture Belfast\u2019s timeless elegance quite like <a href=\"https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/ie\/venues\/the-merchant-hotel-belfast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"442\">The Merchant Hotel<\/strong><\/a>, <strong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"482\">Belfast\u2019s only AA 5 Red Star hotel<\/strong>. Offering unparalleled five-star service and luxury in the heart of the city\u2019s historic Cathedral Quarter, this landmark property masterfully blends Victorian grandeur with contemporary comfort. Housed in the former headquarters of the Ulster Bank, The Merchant\u2019s heritage and design create an experience that\u2019s both opulent and inviting; the perfect setting for business or leisure in Northern Ireland\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1166\">Recently, <strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"933\">Miss Jones Ireland<\/strong> was delighted to experience this extraordinary property during a hosted FAM trip &#8211; offering an exclusive glimpse into what makes <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/ie\/venues\/the-merchant-hotel-belfast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Merchant<\/a><\/strong> one of Belfast\u2019s most celebrated venues for meetings, events, and unforgettable escapes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6c2296 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c6c2296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90d3271 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90d3271\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1196\"><strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1196\">A Grand Welcome<\/strong><\/h3><p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1488\">From the moment guests arrived, The Merchant\u2019s signature warmth and attention to detail were evident. Breakfast in <em data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1340\">The Great Room Restaurant<\/em> \u2013 a magnificent former banking hall crowned by a domed ceiling and Corinthian pillars \u2013 set the tone for what would be an unforgettable few days.<\/p><p data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1743\">Each of the hotel\u2019s rooms and suites reflects its dual personality: the <strong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1580\">Victorian Wing<\/strong>, with its opulent d\u00e9cor and period charm, contrasts beautifully with the <strong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1675\">Contemporary Wing<\/strong>, where sleek design and understated luxury create a calm retreat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67f933f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"67f933f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9dc437 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-carousel\" 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Dining Room<\/strong>, located beside The Great Room, offers the same majestic character on a more intimate scale \u2013 complete with its own bar and seating for up to 20 guests.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2384\"><p data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2384\">A selection of <strong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2208\">boardrooms and meeting suites<\/strong> in varying sizes cater perfectly for business gatherings, while the hotel\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2314\">rooftop and balcony areas<\/strong> add a touch of glamour for networking receptions or summer soir\u00e9es.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2544\">Each space combines impeccable service with the hotel\u2019s renowned culinary excellence, ensuring every event feels personal, polished, and perfectly executed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae229e5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con 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Bar\"><\/div><div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><div class=\"elementor-slide-heading\">Berts Jazz Bar<\/div><div class=\"elementor-slide-description\">Guests enjoyed a lively evening at Berts Jazz Bar - a Parisian - inspired venue offering exquisite food, cocktails, and live jazz that captures the spirit of the city.<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themerchanthotel.com\/berts-jazz-bar?gad_source=1&#038;gad_campaignid=22382768063&#038;gbraid=0AAAAA-AslU1D9DHYbDA-IAs9fhNJxVoHh&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjwmYzIBhC6ARIsAHA3IkRRuMEZXfoSFCQFRzbSDcfGC76zz9NLb-F5afI1ZVufkDH1FN-Pb7kaAshWEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"elementor-button elementor-slide-button elementor-size-sm\">Click Here<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-5e95617 swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"MissJones Group The Cloth&#039;s 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The spa and gym feature a <strong data-start=\"3394\" data-end=\"3422\">jacuzzi and thermal area<\/strong> with views over the city \u2013 a serene escape that perfectly complements the buzz of Belfast below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1decc10 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1decc10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be7288 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5be7288\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MerchantHotel_Gym1-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-91511\" alt=\"MissJones Group MerchantHotel_Gym1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MerchantHotel_Gym1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MerchantHotel_Gym1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MerchantHotel_Gym1-50x38.jpg 50w, https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MerchantHotel_Gym1-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MerchantHotel_Gym1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09e47f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"09e47f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd773f1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"bd773f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdc5cc8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bdc5cc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a49051 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a49051\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3557\"><strong data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3557\">An Unforgettable Stay<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3912\">Throughout the visit, every moment reflected <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/ie\/venues\/the-merchant-hotel-belfast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Merchant<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s reputation for excellence &#8211; from its stunning interiors and rich history to its outstanding service and hospitality. It\u2019s easy to see why this five-star hotel is one of Belfast\u2019s most sought-after destinations for <strong data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3909\">corporate gatherings, romantic escapes, and milestone celebrations alike<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3914\" data-end=\"4075\">A heartfelt thank you to the team at <a href=\"https:\/\/missjonesgroup.com\/ie\/venues\/the-merchant-hotel-belfast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3981\">The Merchant Hotel Belfast<\/strong><\/a> for an exceptional FAM trip and for showcasing the very best of Northern Irish hospitality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4275\"><em data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4273\">To enquire about hosting your next event or stay, contact <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4139\" data-end=\"4202\">Ireland@MissJonesGroup.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Merchant Hotel Belfast \u2013 FAM Trip Few places capture Belfast\u2019s timeless elegance quite like The Merchant Hotel, Belfast\u2019s only AA 5 Red Star hotel. 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