The down stairs was very nice and I like the fact that they have a bar next to the check in area…read more Another good thing is that they are connected to a very nice sport bar with pretty good drinks. However, its time to buy a new chair for the room. The stains on that chair were pretty nasty. As an adult, I know what kind of stains they were.

Clean, convenient hotel. What you expect from a travelodge type accommodation. The only downside…read moreis the £5 per hour of in-room internet access.

Most of the hotel is just a very old building right kn the water front. You do get to go into a…read moreturret up a circular staircase. There is a nice walk along the ocean. Had the foresight to book dinner reservations given there is not much around there. The dinner dishes were a bit bland. Odd that they did not have the Red Malt Vinegar. They provide distilled white vinegar for the fish and chips. Server said it was "distilled malt vinegar." Service was very good in the restaurant and hotel otherwise. There is a Game of Thrones door leading into the restaurant.

We ate in the restaurant twice (walking through the very cool door that apparently appears in Game…read moreof Thrones), and it was actually very good. We had our tour finale dinner there, which was ordered off a pre-set menu, and it was very good. The next morning, we had a traditional Irish Breakfast buffet, and it was one of the better ones we had during our 13 days in Ireland. Service was also very good for both dinner and breakfast. Not sure what restaurants are around in Ballygally, but eating at the hotel turned out to be a convenient and good option.

I love this place. Anytime i have been here for food i have been completely satisfied both with the…read morefood and the staff! I had a goujons and a side. Simple food i know but it was just a spot of lunch. The goujons were very tasty and freshly cooked. The sautéed garlic potatoes were also cooked perfectly. I will be back for more delights from this spot!

We simply loved this hotel. The staff were amazing. Simply the best people who went out of their…read moreway to make us feel welcome. The pub which is attached has a wonderful selection for dinner including some very nice fish dishes which we really enjoyed. I had the hake and it was yummy. Breakfast was a real treat and came with everything you can imagine you would want. The beds were comfy and the area very nice and safe.

I went here for their treatment and afternoon tea offer, it was approx £35 for a half hour…read moretreatment (facial/hot stone back/Indian head massage) followed by afternoon tea. The staff at the reception and the spa were both so friendly and approachable. One of the girls in the treatment rooms had taken ill however they didn't cancel our appointment, they just gave one of us our treatment then the other one after. There was a bit of a wait then as one had to sit in the bar area waiting on the other. I had the hot stone massage, it was so good. Seemed longer than half an hour too. It was relaxing and lovely. And they made you feel very comfortable too. After the treatments we had afternoon tea. You got as much tea as you wanted, sandwiches of choice with a wide range to select from and they were made to order, warm freshly baked scones with jam and cream, mini desserts such as meringue, profiteroles and ban offer. It was delicious. I have seen a similar offer for Dunadry this week, only difference being that the choice of sandwich was very slim and couldn't be amended except for dietary reasons. The price of their package was £25 so I think it would be worth a try.

After a stressful, strenuous and strained shop at Sainsbury's I simply assured myself that a sip of…read moresumptuously splendid somethingoranother was on the cards. I slugged down a slurp of superb Semillon in superior surroundings of Ross Park Hotel, simply sanguine; set for a Suzi! Enough of the S's ... Ross Park is a short 25 minutes from Belfast only 20 minutes from the International Airport. There are 40 bedrooms, 2 of which are executive. The venue is available to hire for weddings/ conferences etc. There is a fully equipped gym on site. It is conveniently close to Junction One and a short distance from Ballymena, which has some great shoe shops! This hotel is set is beautiful surroundings, it's not in the middle of nowhere, but it is out of the way if you're after a bit of peace and quiet. You will be welcomed graciously by lovely staff who are very accommodating. I came here recently to put my feet up for half an hour after shopping myself out in Ballymena. I was welcomed personally by the manager, who talked away to me, even though there was a busy wedding on. We chatted about their lovely wine selection and he offered me a seat to relax in their comfortable tea room. I really enjoyed my short stop here. I was really impressed by the professionalism, friendliness and elegance of the whole place. There are some great offers on their rooms so maybe I'll be lucky and get to stay here for a wee break, (I wonder if my other half's reading this?) ...hopefully he is ... *nudge nudge hint hint*

Everything about the cocktail bar at the Merchant's Hotel drips elegance, from the grand old…read moreentrance with a snappily dressed porter to the sweeping ceilings bearing ancient Ulster Bank emblems adorning its corners. Upon presenting ourselves in the bar area, we were promptly greeted and shown to some ornate seats, then presented with a tray of assorted snack crackers while we perused the menu. Shortly thereafter, we were also delivered a refreshing welcome libation. Totally unexpected, and a gracious touch of hospitality. Cocktail offerings span the gamut of base spirits and flavor combinations. Each drink was cleverly appellated with a mononym that captured its essence. After some consultation with our server, Conor, I opted to start with the Chocolate, while my sister ordered a Rhubarb. As one might expect of an establishment that's earned two pins from the Pinnacle Guide, service was blazingly prompt (I'm always surprised when I don't have to wait a good ten minutes between ordering a craft cocktail and having it show up at my table), the drinks themselves were flawlessly balanced, and I do -so- love when bars have both proper ice and glassware that shows off its contents. The Merchant's Hotel bar (over)delivers on absolutely every aspect of the tippling experience. Our first round was so delightful, I was loath to leave before sampling their other offerings. I was torn between the Ginger (because, poitín) and the Orange (because, local whiskey), but Conor surprised me with an invitation to going off-menu. Hey, if it's an adventure involving alcohol, I'm there! He suggested a Vieux Carré. Okay. Total sidebar: I'd just recently learned from my sister that one of my absolute favorite bars in Chicago -- The Violet Hour -- had closed. It was one of the earliest craft cocktail establishments I'd ever patronized, and it was also the first place I'd ever been served a Vieux Carré. The unlikely confluence of my learning of Violet Hour's demise, its association with this particular cocktail, and being offered one halfway across the globe screams a little too much of cosmic syzygy to write off as pure happenstance. Aaaaaaaanyway, obviously, I immediately said yes. To which Conor then followed up with a, "How much Bailey's would you like in that?" It took me half a beat before I was like, "Wait a minute..." I think his cheeky grin was evidence that he was either joking, testing me, or some combination of both. Fortunately, I caught the game. And, friends, I can heartily confirm that this Vieux Carré was arguably better than any I've had in NOLA. Seriously, the folks behind the bar know their craft. In case it hasn't already been abundantly clear that I'm enamored with this venue, I'll close with this: during my 14-day tour around the island, drinks at the cocktail bar at the Merchant's Hotel stands out at the single most delightful experience of my entire trip. If I'm ever back on the Emerald Isle, you can expect I'll be making a return visit.

The building is absolutely stunning from the outside and when you go inside it is even more…read moreincredible. We decided to come here for tea time. The service was impeccable and the tea and treats were incredible. It is not inexpensive though in comparisons to other tea times I have experienced but if you settle in and enjoy the experience for what it is and where you are at, it is all worth it.

Stayed in the hotel last weekend for my partners 30th birthday and I have to say I loved it. We…read moretook are 4 year old daughter with us and she loved it as well, the staff were so friendly and helpful from reception staff to bar/ restaurant staff and even the house keepers. They had family films for the kids in a meeting room which give my daughter something to look forward to, which was nice. The food was amazing the two days we stayed and the breakfast was lovely to, although I will say this if u go down half and hour before breakfast finishes be prepared for slim pickings. The living well part is pretty straight forward, a nice sized pool and changing area and also a sauna and steam room, and for the fitness freaks the gym is OK it's more for runners not weight lifters. Our room was a nice size for what we needed and the view from the window was beautiful as we were looking over the whole golf course and driving range. I will definitely be back soon.

This hotel in Northern Ireland has a great look and sits on a golf course with a putting green and…read moredriving range. Nice spa services, workout facilities and swimming pool. I checked in this afternoon and a wedding reception was taking place in one of the buildings. The staff was very friendly and helped get me settled in a bit early. I like the brick interior of the hallways. I enjoyed just walking around the grounds. It was gusty winds and a misty rain in the air, but coming from Arizona, that is a welcome sight. I ordered room service and although it was slightly longer than the 30 minutes they indicated, the food was great. I had the Chicken Tikka Marsala and my friend the beef lasagna with salad. I ordered Coke Zero, but was brought Diet Coke. Not too big of a deal, but not correct. For dessert, I went with the chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream. It also came with chocolate pudding that could be added to the cake. Damn, it was good! Happy finish indeed! The one thing that is a little odd is the bed situation. I ordered 2 queen beds and it more closely resembles two cots with wheels. Let's just say that you couldn't really have much fun, if you know what I mean. If you are not overly close with person/people sharing your room, you will be after staying here. While the beds are separate, they are side by side and basically one large bed.

Meh. I've never really enjoyed the food here (in the Grill). It's expensive but looks and tastes…read morecheap. Chicken goujons came out so dry and tough we couldn't eat them and ribs had too little sauce and were so huge I was actually put off eating them - they looked kind of menacing. Also, as we walked into the grill the smell of frying was really unpleasant - and I am not generally against that smell. May have just been the type of oil vs their equipment. What the hotel does have going for it is good service and pleasant surroundings (lots of comfy sofas, the odd koi carp pond). A lot of carpet. Hotels love carpet.

I really like this place, although, like the Edge, one of my siblings got married here, so it has…read moresentimental value for me. It's a gorgeous wedding venue, with picturesque grounds out the back for photos, a massive lounge to keep your guests entertained in, and a hue function room, with lots of space for a dance floor! I've also eaten in the Grill Room a few times and it's great on a grey Sunday afternoon for some tasty food in cosy surroundings. It's out of the way for Belfast, but if you're in the Templepatrick area, it's worth calling in for a feed!

The Curran Court Hotel has a great family style restaurant serving hearty portions of freshly…read morecooked food. The food is comforting and just like what your mum used to make, prefect for a blustery Northern Irish night! Very accommodating and will fulfil all requests. George is a legend :)

Thoroughly impressed with our visit to the Curran Court…read more I'll be honest, I'm not exactly a regular in Larne. When I was a child we used to eat in the Curran Court a fair but, and it was my understanding it was closed. I didn't realise until recently that it had reopened in a new location, and I heard quite a number of good reports, so thought I'd give it a go. We went along for Sunday dinner as a group of four adults. The expectations that I had due to what I'd been told and had read online were certainly met and exceeded. The have a fantastic menu that gives lots of choice and something for everyone, without giving you that sinking feeling of being handed a massive menu and thinking that they may be a jack of all trades and a master of none. As it was a Sunday, we all opted for a traditional dinner, there were 2 x beef, 1 x chicken, and i had the salmon, and with this we got all the usual trimmings and fixings. The orders were taken on tablet devices (very futuristic for Larne!!) :) and the food arrived quickly and evetything was present and correct. The food itself was delicious and very fairly priced for what we had, suffice to say there was no room for pudding, although the sweet list looked very tempting. Definitely next time! Well recommended.

What a wonderful hotel on a great location by the coach station. Lizzie at the front desk is the…read morebest! She provided excellent service and was so helpful. What a positive attitude she has! Management, please do something nice for her as she is a rare gem!

This is a well managed, clean and well kept hotel. The staff worked hard to provide excellent…read moreservice at every turn. Meals are fresh and delicious. Great staff!

What a great property. Staff was engaging, friendly and very accommodating. Rooms were very nice…read moreas well as the restaurant and bar. While the hotel is a 5 star rating, the staff would be a 10 plus if the scale went that high. Walking distance to Grand Central train station and any of the City centre activities. If we return to Belfast I guarantee this is where we will stay. Sophie even got our friend a leprechaun doll for his granddaughter and a special Liverpool pen for the rest of us. A lovely touch from a lovely lady. Also spent 1 night in the Dublin Premier Inn on our way back home with similar results and ratings.

Nice budget hotel with a hot breakfast, clean rooms and friendly staff…read more -There are 3 Premier Inns in Belfast - this is the one on Alfred Street in the city center. -The other 2 Premier Inn hotels are in the Belfast Quarter and the City Cathedral Quarter.