We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Northern Ireland, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Apartment hotel.Highly elegant. Superb interior design.Opened April 2022. Set in Belfast, near The Belfast Empire Music Hall and The Waterfront Hall, the historic The Regency Suites & Residences features a garden. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. At the aparthotel, every unit comes with a wardrobe. The units have a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a patio and some have inner courtyard views. The units feature a private bathroom, bathrobes and bed linen. Continental and vegetarian breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and pancakes are available every morning at the aparthotel. A bar can be found on-site. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at The Regency Suites & Residences. SSE Arena is 3.6 km from the accommodation, while Titanic Belfast is 4.5 km away. The nearest airport is George Best Belfast City, 6 km from The Regency Suites & Residences, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most luxurious, relaxing and stylish five-star hotel in Northern Ireland. Soooo nice!
Boutique hotel.Charming. Great breakfast. Popular among women. The 5 AA Red Star Merchant Hotel is in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast's city centre. It offers luxurious air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, a spa, and a rooftop gymnasium and hot tub. The Merchant is the winner of the Best UK Hotel 2011 award in the International Hotel Awards. All of the elegantly appointed rooms are decorated with original artwork. They each have black-out blinds, a flat-screen TV, and spacious en suite marble bathrooms. The Merchant is a Grade I Listed building dating back to 1860. Its Great Room Restaurant has a huge domed ceiling and offers a fine à la carte menu and traditional afternoon teas. There is a selection of bars, including the Veuve clicquot champagne lounge. Berts Jazz Bar serves food and has live music 7 nights a week. The Spa has 5 treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy area. There is also a sauna and a steam room located on the rooftop.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Charming. Great location. The Grade B1-listed Bishop’s Gate Hotel is positioned within the historic city walls of Derry City’s Cathedral Quarter. Built in 1899, Bishop’s Gate Hotel blends Edwardian architecture, stylish appointments and luxurious facilities, which have been sensitively restored to pay homage to the rich heritage of the building, whilst exceeding the contemporary needs of its guests. Valet parking is available for an additional charge. This landmark offers guests an intimate urban oasis featuring 30 luxurious guestrooms, including 2 suites, a residents lounge, fitness area, restaurant, champagne and cocktail bar and a 90-person capacity ballroom. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. The Diamond is 100 metres from Bishop's Gate Hotel, while The Craft Village is 200 metres away. The nearest airport is City of Derry Airport, 12 km from the property.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Northern Ireland.
Luxury Hotel.Trendy. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. On Great Victoria Street, beside the Grand Opera House, the luxury Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast offers boutique bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. There is a chic restaurant and modern cocktail bar. Guests can relax in the luxury lounge areas, and there is also a 24-hour front desk. Valet parking is available for an additional cost. The sumptuous rooms have crisp Egyptian linens, and the elegant bathrooms feature fluffy robes and designer toiletries. All rooms have an LCD TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Fitzwilliam Restaurant serves fine wines and a creative menu in intimate surroundings. The stylish bar offers cocktails and champagnes in real crystal glasses, and boasts over 700 quality spirits. The impressive hotel features designer interiors, modern artwork and colourful furnishings throughout. The unique Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast is a 15-minute walk from Belfast Central Station. Castle Court Shopping Centre is just half a mile away. When travelling with Dogs, please note that an extra charge of 30.00 per dog, per stay applies.Show full description
Resort.Popular among couples. This 5-starluxury hotel boasts 2 championship golf courses, a Thai spa, and an infinity pool, situated on the Lough Erne resort. Rooms have luxurious furnishings and lake views. Rooms at the Lough Erne Resort feature Irish linen, bathrobes and slippers and Egyptian cotton towels. Some rooms offer free-standing baths and rain showers. Lough Erne’s 400 acres of grounds including walking and jogging trails, fishing and a golf course designed by Nick Faldo. Professional golf tuition is available at The Faldo Academy, a state-of-the-art practice and tuition centre. Lough Erne Resort offers a wide range of dining options, from The Catalina Restaurant to The Loughside Bar and Grill. Afternoon tea and an exclusive range of Irish whiskies are also available at the resort. The Thai Spa offers massage, beauty treatments and traditional Thai therapies. It features a sauna, steam room and relaxation rooms. A heated indoor swimming pool and gym are also available.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. A 10-minute drive from Belfast city centre, Culloden hotel has a spa, a pool and a fitness suite. There is free parking, and Belfast Airport is a 5-minute drive away. Rooms at the 5-star Culloden feature satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. Many rooms have garden views. The Spa at Culloden features a marble steam room, a dance studio and a hot tub. ESPA beauty treatments and massages are available. Vespers Restaurant serves a fine dining menu, including modern Irish dishes. The Culloden is in 12 acres of gardens and woodland. Overlooking Belfast Lough, The Culloden Estate and Spa has many period features including antique furniture, paintings and chandeliers.Show full description
This is the most beautiful five-star hotel in Northern Ireland.
Luxury Hotel.Comfortable beds. Featuring the Observatory Bar, Hastings Grand Central Hotel is situated in Belfast and is the tallest building in the city, and is 9-minute walk from The Waterfront Hall. The property is close to several well-known attractions, including 800 metres from The Belfast Empire Music Hall, a 17-minute walk from SSE Arena and an 8-minute walk from St. George's Market. Local points of interest like Titanic Belfast and Customs House Belfast are reachable within 2.6 km and 900 metres, respectively. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms have a private bathroom and a city view. The units at Hastings Grand Central Hotel include air conditioning and a desk. A Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Guests can dine in the in-house restaurant, which serves a variety of local dishes. Staff at the accommodation are available to provide advice at the 24-hour front desk. St. Annes Cathedral Belfast is 900 metres from Hastings Grand Central Hotel, while St. Peter's Cathedral, Belfast is 1 km away. George Best Belfast City Airport is 4 km from the property.Show full description
Resort.Superb breakfast. Now part of Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, Slieve Donard Nestled at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne, the magnificent Slieve Donard stands among six acres of immaculate private grounds. A golden strand of beach borders one side while the mighty Royal County Down golf course frames the other. This lovingly maintained Victorian hotel, just 30 miles south of Belfast and 90 miles north of Dublin, is home to one of Europe’s finest resort Spas and is perfect for a short break, residential conference or grand event.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Comfortable beds. Next to The Waterfront Hall convention centre, Hilton Belfast has a fitness room and a modern bar and restaurant. Overlooking the River Lagan, Belfast’s vibrant city centre is under a mile away. This 4-star Hilton’s spacious rooms each feature a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels, mini-fridges, a marble bathroom and 24-hour room service. Many rooms enjoy city, river or mountain views. With riverside views and floor-to-ceiling windows, Sonoma Bar and Grill offers a menu with Irish produce including Irish lamb. Guests can visit the No.4 bar, specialising in premium drinks including local draft beers and award-winning gins and spirits. The bar serves food from 12:00 daily. Guests attending events at the Belfast Waterfront convention centre can walk between there and the hotel without leaving the building. The Odyssey Arena is just a 15-minute walk from the Belfast Hilton. Belfast Cathedral and a range of city-centre shops are a 5-minute taxi ride away. Exec Lounge. Restaurant with design inspired by Titanic and Giants Causeway. Prime City Centre location next to St Georges Market, minutes walk to Victoria Square and Belfast City Hall.Show full description
Camp Site.Great value. Popular among women. Set in Enniskillen, Drumhoney Holiday Park is located in a quiet countryside setting in private parkland. The parkland includes private walkways, fishing lakes, play area, sports pitch, animal farm, games room, woodland walkways and on-site shop. Some accommodation includes a kitchen with an oven, living room, and a private bathroom with shower. Enniskillen Castle is 14 km from the park. The Marble Arch Caves are 22 km away, Belleek Pottery is 23 km from Drumhoney Holiday Park and Donegal Town is 32 km. The nearest airport is City of Derry Airport, 73 km from Drumhoney Holiday Park.Show full description
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