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Malmaison Belfast

  • Price£95–£190/night (~$121–$241)
  • CategoryLuxury
  • Rating★ 4.4

Malmaison Belfast occupies a converted Victorian seed warehouse on Victoria Street, on the edge of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter and within easy reach of the waterfront. The building dates from the late 19th century and retains its original red-brick facade, cast-iron pillars, and high warehouse ceilings, all of which give the interior a moody, atmospheric quality typical of the Malmaison brand across the United Kingdom.

Malmaison Belfast

Malmaison Belfast occupies a converted Victorian seed warehouse on Victoria Street, on the edge of Belfast's Cathedral Quarter and within easy reach of the waterfront. The building dates from the late 19th century and retains its original red-brick facade, cast-iron pillars, and high warehouse ceilings, all of which give the interior a moody, atmospheric quality typical of the Malmaison brand across the United Kingdom. Victoria Street itself runs toward the River Lagan and the Albert Memorial Clock, placing the hotel within a five-minute walk of Custom House Square, the Cathedral Quarter's bars, and the Lagan waterfront boardwalk.

The building's industrial bones inform the interior design throughout: dark colour palettes, exposed brick and steel, velvet furnishings, and low mood lighting give Mal rooms and public spaces a deliberately intimate atmosphere that distinguishes the property from conventional corporate hotels. Mal Rooms are comfortably sized with king or super-king beds, power showers, and Cowshed bathroom products. Junior Suites offer additional lounge space.

The Chez Mal Brasserie on the ground floor serves a French-influenced menu with strong Northern Irish sourcing — chateaubriand, moules marinières, and Belfast lough mussels appear regularly on the menu. The Chez Mal Bar adjacent to the restaurant is a popular evening venue with an extensive cocktail list and a curated selection of Irish whiskeys.

A gym is available to all guests. Meeting rooms suit small corporate groups. The hotel's Victoria Street location makes it an efficient choice for business travellers visiting the nearby law courts and commercial district, while its moody design appeal draws leisure guests looking for something with more character than a standard city-centre chain.

Room types

  • Mal rooms
  • Junior suites

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms

Location

34-38 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GH

54.5984, -5.9257 View on map

Highlights

  • Converted Victorian seed warehouse retaining original cast-iron pillars and high ceilings
  • Dark, atmospheric Malmaison interior design with velvet furnishings and low mood lighting
  • Chez Mal Brasserie with a French-influenced menu and Northern Irish seasonal sourcing
  • Steps from the Cathedral Quarter and the Albert Memorial Clock on the Lagan waterfront
  • Curated Irish whiskey selection at the Chez Mal Bar

Tips for visiting

  • Request a room on an upper floor for higher ceilings and stronger natural light — the Victorian warehouse floors vary in height.
  • The Chez Mal Bar's Irish whiskey menu is one of the more comprehensive in the city centre — worth exploring even if dining elsewhere.
  • Victoria Street can be noisy on weekend nights; lighter sleepers should request a rear-facing room.
  • The hotel is a ten-minute walk from Belfast Grand Central Station and close to the Glider rapid transit stops on Great Victoria Street.
  • Early check-in and late check-out can sometimes be arranged for a small additional charge — ask when booking.

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