Must-see hotels in Northern Ireland

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    Titanic Hotel Belfast

    The Titanic Hotel is a spectacular addition to Belfast's sleeping scene. Located in the Harland & Wolff shipping company's old headquarters, it pays…

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    Finn Lough

    On the mainland shore overlooking Boa Island is this wonderful complex with a range of luxurious accommodation and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The…

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    Old Inn

    In the quaint little village of Crawfordsburn, 3km west of Bangor on the B20, the 1614-established Old Inn claims to be Ireland’s oldest hotel. Its…

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    Ballyeamon Barn

    Run by professional storyteller Liz Weir, this whitewashed barn has hostel accommodation for hikers and hosts regular sessions of traditional Irish music,…

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    Merchant Hotel

    Belfast's most flamboyant hotel occupies the palatial former Ulster Bank head office. Rooms are individually decorated with a fabulous fusion of…

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    Galgorm Resort & Spa

    About 6km west of Ballymena in a pretty spot overlooking the River Main is the Galgorm. Accommodation is in pleasant, classically decorated rooms, suites…

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    Tullylagan Country House

    Set amid beautiful riverside gardens, the ivy-clad Tullylagan has a Victorian country-manor feel, with gilt-framed mirrors, polished wooden floors and…

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    Portaferry Hotel

    Converted from a row of 18th-century terrace houses, this charming seafront hotel has an elegant, Georgian look to its rooms. Each is individually…

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    Enniskeen Country House

    In a stately 19th-century stone manor house 2km northwest of Newcastle, delightfully old-fashioned Enniskeen has a dozen period-furnished rooms, most with…

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    Rayanne House

    Just 100m from Holywood Golf Club, this gorgeous 1883 manor house has exquisite rooms – some with balconies and views of Belfast Lough – including a Rory…

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    Cairn Bay Lodge

    Set amid beautiful gardens, this lovely seaside villa exudes Edwardian elegance with its oak-panelled lounge and dining room serving superb gourmet…

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    Bishop's Gate Hotel

    The former Northern Counties gentleman's club has been transformed into a stylish 30-room hotel located within Derry's city walls. Rooms combine period…

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    Global Village Backpackers

    In a 19th-century brick terrace house close to Queen's University, Global Village combines period fireplaces and stained-glass windows with bright wall…

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    Saltwater House

    More like a boutique hotel than a B&B, Saltwater House has four beautiful wooden-shuttered rooms with pale grey and blue hues, bike rental and an ocean…

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    Shola Coach House

    Housed in a converted stable block dating from 1840, this luxurious B&B has four gorgeous guest rooms and a stylish lounge with wooden beams and a…

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    Merchant's House

    This historic, Georgian-style townhouse is a gem of a B&B. It has an elegant lounge and dining room with marble fireplaces and antique furniture, TV,…

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    Shoreline

    Birdwatchers will be in heaven at this B&B situated on the shore of Strangford Lough. Beside a wood-burning stove, huge windows offer views of the water…

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    Portrush Holiday Hostel

    Just a few minutes' walk from both beach and harbour, this popular hostel is set in a Victorian terrace house, and feels cosy rather than cramped. Rooms…

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    Ten Square

    A former bank building houses an opulent 131-room hotel, full of contemporary local art and designer touches. Rooms in the original building have a…

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    Dufferin Coaching Inn

    The comfortable lounge in this lovely Georgian house was once Killyleagh's village bank – the manager's office in the corner now houses a little library…