Since it first opened Crown Merchant Hotel has received wide acclaim from customers, critics and organisations alike. Unparalleled service, superb restaurants and first-class facilities have won the hotel a series of prestigious international awards.

Below are a few of our most recent awards, honours and some reviews to give you a taste of what to expect at Crown Merchant Hotel.

AA Recommended Spa Award, 2023

AA Notable Wine List award for 2018, 2019, 2020

AA, The Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2018/2019, 2 Rosette (The Great Room Restaurant)

Irish Craft Cocktail Awards Best Cocktail Bar in Ulster, 2017

The World Travel Awards, Northern Ireland's Leading Hotel, 2017

Irish Restaurant Awards, Best Hotel Restaurant in Antrim (The Great Room Restaurant), 2017

GNI Award Best Same Sex Wedding Venue, 2016, 2017

AA Five Red Star Rating, 2015 - present day

Belfast Business Awards Best Hotel, 2015

AA Spirits Award for Service of Spirits and Cocktails, 2014

Fodor’s 100 – One of only 11 hotels worldwide in Fodor’s enduring classics category (alongside The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and The Savoy, London), 2014

AA Hotel of the Year Northern Ireland, 2013

Grub Club Best Restaurant (The Great Room Restaurant), 2013, 2018

Northern Ireland Tourism Awards Best Hotel, 2008, 2012

International Hotel Awards Best UK Hotel, 2012

UK Hotel Awards Best UK Hotel, 2011

Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Hotel Bar 2009, 2010

Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Drink Selection 2009

Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards World's Best Cocktail List 2009

Imbibe Magazine Best Boutique UK Hotel Bar, 2009

RICS Award for Excellence in the Built Environment (Major Conservation & Restoration Category), 2008

Hospitality Ireland Awards Best Boutique Hotel, 2007