Grand Central Hotel

Towering above the city’s streets, Belfast’s ultra-modern Grand Central hotel oozes Manhattan chic whilst keeping a reassuringly Irish informal vibe.

The 300 bedrooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows that give incredible views over the rooftops and out towards the distant Mourne Mountains.

For a martini with a difference, head up to the top floor Observatory bar, which the tallest cocktail lounge in Ireland.

Location-wise, you’re in the Linen Quarter, so all of the city’s sights are just a short saunter away – one of Belfast’s best pubs, the Crown Liquor Saloon, is right around the corner, and St George’s Market is just a few minutes’ walk.