Having historically hosted scoundrels and scholars since 1879, this bohemian bolthole will appeal to the culturally curious traveller and those looking to add a little more sass to their staycation.
The Harrison Chambers of Distinction, inhabits two lovingly restored landmark Victorian merchants’ residences right in the heart of Belfast’s theatre and museum quarter.
Owner and Belfast local, Melanie Harrison has expertly woven past and present throughout the hotel into an individual celebration of her city like no other. Each of the 17 rooms is named after creatives with links to Belfast, such as Jonathon Swift, CS Lewis, Percy French and Samuel Beckett and the curated design of each chamber pays homage to their namesake with eccentric curios, local craftsmanship and quirky surprises around every corner.
Everything about The Harrison celebrates what is great about Belfast – carpets from the makers of the ill-fated Titanic’s carpets, the railings from the Ebrington barracks dating to 1840, floorboards from the nearby Royal Victoria hospital with a few wallpapers hand designed by local designer Grainne Maher.
“We’ve worked tirelessly against all the odds this year, renovating and breathing new life into every inch of these buildings and I hope guests will love them as much as I do – I feel like they are my children at this point. Between Covid and conservation issues I can hardly believe we have made it. I can’t wait to welcome guests and share the inside track on what is happening in the local music, theatre and artistic hotspots and help the city get back to being a top tourist destination,” says Melanie.
Room types range from the smaller Bohemian to the spacious and luxurious Aristocrat
from £95 to £150 per night. Book direct from September on www.chambersofdistinction.com
All media enquiries, contact Melanie Harrison at +447456309657