The Harrison

Belfast, Co. Antrim
Hotel
+44 (0)289 460 0123
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From
£90 - £350
per night

A fabulous old house filled with history, treasure and stories – now a colourful, larger-than-life hotel in the arty district of Belfast

16 rooms

Rooms sleep 1 – 2

The Experience

This lovely old building oozes history and couldn’t be in a better spot close to the Botanic Gardens, the Lyric Theatre and many other cultural delights. Everything is a walk or bus ride away and you’ll mainly be out exploring the city – fabulous Melanie is a mine of information and can help you plan trips and book tickets.

The breakfast room, with wide bay windows, antiques and plush curtains, doubles as a living room. It’s all very relaxed in the morning; order the night before for delivery to your room or nip down, help yourself and take a tray back to bed. It’s a continental spread of muesli, fresh fruits, meats and cheeses, pastries, pancakes, good coffee. In the evening sip a cocktail at the bar before strolling out to dinner.

Bedrooms are a bohemian delight, filled with art, high ceilings, lovely windows, bathrobes, the story behind its name. Expect gleaming en suite shower rooms, a few freestanding tubs and style galore.

We think you'll love

Having everything on your doorstep so being able to explore on foot or by bus
Coming back to an unusual, vibrant place to stay with such friendly people and much comfort in your room – think Night at the Museum!
Learning about the history of Belfast and the people who built it and were shaped by it

You should know

Sorry, no children under 12 and no dogs
There aren't any TVs in the bedrooms
You can have a cocktail or something else to drink at the little bar but you'll need to head out for dinner

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from £90
Surcharges: Extra bed available, £50 per person per night.

6 Singles: From £90
4 Annexes for 2: From £120
6 Suites for 2: From £150

Information

Booking information

Check in: 3pm-10pm
Check out: 11am
Other details: Singles £90–£150.
Closed: Christmas.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Breakfast included with direct bookings.

Reviews

What a lovely stay. Room clean as a whistle, lots of hot water, delicious breakfasts and truly friendly and helpful staff. A home from home rather than an impersonal hotel.

Kim, Bristol Mar 2024

Curious about Belfast? Then come and have a fascinating history lesson from your own bedroom in this colourful, stylish small hotel. And beetle out to the University, Botanic Gardens, museums, galleries, Michelin-starred restaurants, buses into town or to the river. It's a grand spot for a city break and you're very well looked after.

Nicola, Sawday's Inspector Apr 2023

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Location

The neighbourhood

You're bang in the centre of Queen's Quarter, by the University and the Botanic Gardens. Close by are museums, theatres, galleries, Ulster Hall for music gigs, and four Michelin-starred restaurants, and outside the door is a bus stop to take you into town for the Grand Opera House and much more. There's plenty of free parking behind the hotel – gold dust in central Belfast.

Local points of interest from Melanie Harrison

We are just right by the Botanic Gardems, the Ulster Museum and Queens University. All interesting and beautiful places to visit
Catch a show at the nearby Lyric Theatre where a young Liam Neeson started his career, watch an arts movie at The Queens Film Theatre or catch a musical at The Opera House
Belfast is Unesco city of music. In summer the nearby parks host music festivals and all year round The Ulster Hall, The Empire. Mandela Hall and the Limelight have local and international music acts to enjoy.
The local area has featured in many Tv Dramas and movies. See if you can recognise any scenes from your favourites
We are situated in a local conservation area with over 100 listed buildings. Enjoy the Victorian and Georgian archictecture and learn stories about famous local people who lived and worked here
We have 4 Michelin gude restaurants on our doorstep so do ask us for recommendations on where to enjoy local food and drink

Introducing

Melanie Harrison

Melanie grew up in Armagh, and lived in France, New Zealand, the USA and Luxembourg before coming back to Belfast. She adores old properties, art and auctions, and people – she's a self-confessed professional talker! She bought the house in 2018, slowly renovating the listed building and making a place she'd want to stay in herself, full of history, interest and intrigue.

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