Park Avenue Hotel

Located on a busy main road in the east end of Belfast near the city airport, the four-pearl Park Avenue Hotel occupies a modern-looking building with a glass-fronted restaurant area and a large parking lot surrounding the property. The interiors have a surprising, eclectic look, decked out in brown, beige, and gray striped carpets, gray Damask wallpaper, faux wood-paneled hallways, and plush velour-covered armchairs and sofas. The hotel attracts many business travelers during the week with its conference facilities, while leisure travelers, mostly couples, choose to stay here for a weekend getaway. The on-site restaurant -- opened in 2015 by celebrity-chef Marco Pierre White -- attracts many locals, as does the on-site bar. This is also a popular venue for weddings. 

Park Avenue Hotel is located in a residential area in the east end of the city, an eight-minute drive to the city center. There are several restaurants in the area, a few shops, and a local pub. George Best Belfast City Airport is located close by, just a five-minute drive away.

• Five-minute drive to George Best Belfast City Airport
• Seven-minute drive to Titanic Visitor Center
• Eight-minute drive to the city center
• Nine-minute drive to Albert Memorial Clock
• 12-minute drive to Victoria Square shopping district
• 14-minute drive to Great Victoria Street Station
• 14-minute drive to City Hall
• 15-minute drive to Assembly Buildings Conference & Exhibition Centre
• 17-minute drive to Queen's University Belfast
• 18-minute drive to Ulster Museum
• 19-minute drive to Botanic Gardens
• 27-minute drive to Belfast International Airport 

Park Avenue Hotel's rooms are large, and each is individually decorated in an eclectic style of brightly colored or patterned wallpaper, contrasting carpets, and contemporary furniture. The Junior Suite has silver and white patterned wallpaper plus gray and white spotted carpeting, that contrasts with black furniture and white upholstered sofas and armchairs. The Executive Double Room has a bold design with gold-patterned wallpaper, navy blue and yellow striped carpeting, and a bedspread with spiral designs. In contrast, the Superior Double has more toned-down colors of brown and beautiful oak furniture. In general the look is elegant, though some of the patterns and colors have a dated '90s air. And some past guests have complained of chipped furniture, stained linen, and the lack of blinds.

Bathrooms are spacious and luxurious, decorated with elegant tiling in shades of beige or brown. The Standard Rooms have shower/tub combos, while the upper category rooms feature whirlpool bathtubs, as well as large separate showers with rainfall showerheads. All the rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, 35-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and coffee- and tea-making facilities -- but no minibars or mini-fridges. The suites include extras such as gas fireplaces, separate living areas, flat-screen TVs in the bathrooms, and iPod docks. 

The Park Avenue Hotel is a small hotel with few extra features and amenities apart from the free breakfast buffet, on-site restaurant, bar, and conference rooms. There is no fitness center, business center, or spa. Breakfast, which includes a buffet table and made-to-order dishes, is free but gets some mixed reviews. The on-site restaurant, Steakhouse Bar & Grill, was opened in 2015 by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, serving French-accented British cuisine prepared using local produce. The restaurant is popular with locals, and room service is available during regular restaurant hours. The in-house bar, Gelston's Corner Bar, is also popular with locals and serves light meals. There are 16 conference rooms available for meetings and events, with the largest suite accommodating up to 250 people. Parking is free in the hotel's large parking lot. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, but the connection can be slow.