Guest User
March 4, 2026
My sister, my friend and I recently stayed at The Merchant Hotel for one night, booking the Art Deco twin double room. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to our expectations. The room itself was quite tired and nothing particularly special, especially considering the price point. We had lunch in the bar, but the food was disappointing and below what we would expect from a hotel of this standard. On a positive note, when we phoned down for taxis and room service, these requests were handled efficiently. The hotel’s central location is convenient; however, it also meant there was significant noise throughout the night from outside, along with constant bedroom doors opening and closing. As a result, we didn’t get a great night’s sleep. Breakfast was similarly underwhelming, with a limited menu and nothing that stood out. Overall, what we had hoped would be a lovely, five-star experience simply didn’t meet expectations. Sadly, we wouldn’t return or recommend it.