Stormont Hotel

Located on a main road leading to Belfast city center, the Stormont Hotel is housed in a nondescript four-story building with a huge adjacent parking lot. The lobby area is bright and spacious thanks to its high ceilings and tall windows. Purple is prevalent in the decor of the hotel's public spaces: The lobby is filled with violet-colored carpets with spiral designs, the seating areas are made up of purple velour-covered sofas and plush armchairs, and the stairwell is also covered in purple carpeting. The large lobby area features a grand piano, with live music often playing at Sunday brunches and special events. Public spaces are neat, tidy, and well-maintained, and the residential area -- with floor to ceiling windows -- provides another bright place to lounge. The on-site restaurant and cocktail bar is very popular with locals, and evenings and weekends can be quite busy. And overall the hotel is popular with business travelers utilizing the conference facilities and couples on weekend city breaks. 

The Stormont Hotel is located on a busy road in an eastern suburb of Belfast, about a 16-minute drive to the city center. Belfast's George Best City Airport is an eight-minute drive away. This is a leafy residential neighborhood and historic Stormont Castle is just across the street. East Belfast is known for its many trendy restaurants and bars, located within walking distance of the hotel.

• Eight-minute drive to George Best Belfast City Airport
• 13-minute drive to Titanic Visitor Center
• 13-minute drive to Albert Memorial Clock
• 15-minute drive to Victoria Square shopping district
• 16-minute drive to Belfast city center
• 16-minute drive to City Hall
• 17-minute drive to Great Victoria Street Station
• 17-minute drive to Ulster Museum
• 18-minute drive to Botanic Gardens
• 18-minute drive to Assembly Buildings Conference and Exhibition Centre
• 19-minute drive to Queen's University Belfast
• 32-minute drive to Belfast International Airport 

Rooms at the Stormont Hotel are bright and decorated in a simple but tasteful style. The tan patterned wall-to-wall carpeting matches the curtains, the attractive furniture is finished in warm mahogany tones, and red or turquoise easy chairs add bursts of color to the space. Bathrooms are tiled in soft tones of beige and white, and are equipped with either shower/tub combos or large walk-in showers, both featuring rainfall showerheads. The Superior and Executive Rooms are available as singles, doubles, and twins (accommodating a maximum of two adults) and are well-equipped with amenities such as flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Other handy extras include safes, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, and toiletries in the bathroom. The Junior Suites also feature “super king-size” beds, separate bathtubs and walk-in shower units, and a small living room area with pullout sofas. Some also include dining tables and chairs, but minibars or mini-fridges are not provided in any of the rooms. 

The Stormont Hotel has very few extra features apart from its on-site restaurant and cocktail bar. Breakfast is charged an extra fee and is served buffet style with cooked-to-order dishes also available. The upscale La Scala Bistro gets many local diners and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as serving afternoon tea and a popular Sunday brunch. The cocktail bar serves a variety of drinks and snacks. There are 15 conference suites available at the hotel, including the Stormont Ballroom, and 10 individual meeting rooms. A range of events including concerts and community events are hosted here. The hotel is also a popular venue for weddings. A few computers are available for guest use in the lobby area. Parking is free for all hotel guests and visitors in the large parking lot. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.