Location These elegant Georgian houses are on a crescent of three-storey townhouses designed in Regency style; the curved white row with its Corinthian columns looks more like something you’d find in Bath or London than Belfast. This is a quiet neighbourhood in the Queen’s Quarter or University Quarter, with Queen’s University just a few minutes’ walk away. The front rooms have views over Crescent Gardens.
The townhouses are also a close to the Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, plus bars, restaurants and music venues and it’s a 20-minute walk to City Hall. 8/10 Style & design Created in two restored Georgian townhouses, built around 1846, these have been refurbished to bring them back to their former glory — with heritage features like sash windows, cornices and elegant fireplaces, blended with modern services like high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs and rainfall showers, all seamlessly integrated. The suites are full of character, with antique furniture, lamps, cosy fireplaces and record players.
One has a private courtyard with a firepit table. There are old maps and books and the house’s history is honoured too. The Mayor’s Suite is named after Robert Boag, the townhouse’s first resident who was mayor of Belfast in 1876.
10/10 Service Service is flawless and friendly here. At check-in in the comfy parlour, everything is explained, with information on the area and a tour of your room. Each suite has a welcome platter with nuts, olives, fruit, cheese and crackers plu.