The Merchant Hotel stands out for its ornate Italianate facade, a direct contrast to the industrial brick buildings common in this corner of Belfast. Originally built in eighteen sixty as the headquarters for the Ulster Bank, it served as the center for Northern Ireland’s financial dealings for over a century. The vault doors remain in the basement, still featuring the original steel mechanisms that once guarded the city's wealth. Its transition from a fortress of commerce to a luxury hotel happened in two thousand six.
The Merchant Hotel
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