Belfast, United Kingdom
Malmaison Belfast
Moody seed warehouse
Belfast, United Kingdom
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
MalmaisonMoody seed warehouse
Two 1860s seed stores trade industrial utility for brooding, theatrical interiors dressed in dark wood and crimson.
“The Mal’s 64 rooms—housed in two stone Victorian-era seed warehouses—are spacious and comfortable, with all the niceties you’ll ever need.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Two 1860s seed warehouses preserve original cast-iron columns and carved sandstone facades.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
it’s possibly the most stylish, blending a number of historical references into a surprisingly modern cocktail.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Albert Memorial Clock stands directly outside, and the lively pubs of the Cathedral Quarter are a short stroll away.
The rooms
Plush boudoir finishes wrap the moody bedrooms, while top suites keep the original warehouse exposed timber beams.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and a rack of dumbbells furnish a compact fitness studio inside the hotel.
Restaurant
Chez Mal Brasserie
Dishes cook over Josper and Konro grills in a dining room lined with red cast-iron columns and striped booths.
At the table
Ribbed glass doors open into a private dining room, and the adjoining lounge mixes signature Malchemy cocktails.
How it began
Road planners marked the empty warehouses for demolition in 1975 before historic listing saved the Victorian stonework.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.