Titanic Hotel Belfast is the most atmospheric place to stay for anyone drawn to the city’s shipbuilding story. The hotel fills the former headquarters of Harland and Wolff, the shipyard that built Titanic, Olympic and many other White Star Line ships, and its public rooms are the very spaces where the ships were planned. The showpiece is Drawing Office Two, now a bar and all-day restaurant, where draughtsmen once worked on Titanic’s plans beneath a three-storey barrel-vaulted ceiling, with original Villeroy and Boch tiles that echo the ship’s first-class bathrooms and artwork by the Belfast painter Colin Davidson. Around the building you will find the restored offices of Thomas Andrews, Titanic’s chief designer, and Lord Pirrie, the yard’s chairman, along with historic artefacts and artworks, and the hotel runs history tours. The 119 bedrooms have an Art Deco nautical theme, with streamlined furniture and maritime touches, and range from standard rooms to Superior Suites themed on White Star Line ships. The Wolff Grill serves dinner, and afternoon tea and Sunday lunch are popular.
Location and getting around: the hotel is in the Titanic Quarter, directly beside Titanic Belfast, the slipways and SS Nomadic, so you can walk to the museum in a couple of minutes. The city centre is around twenty-five minutes on foot along the river, or a short ride on the 26 bus routes or by taxi. George Best Belfast City Airport is close by, which is handy for short-hop flights.
Rooms: Superior Rooms are larger than the standard ones with Emperor-size beds, Deluxe Rooms add more floor space and seating, and Executive Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows. Superior Suites are about twice the size of a standard room, with a separate sitting room. Family, twin, interconnecting and accessible rooms are also available.
Who it suits: Titanic enthusiasts, history lovers, couples and families who want to be beside the city’s headline museum, and anyone who appreciates a hotel with a story. It is less convenient if you plan to spend every evening in the Cathedral Quarter, as you will need a walk or a taxi back.
Good to know: tables in Drawing Office Two are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early for dinner at weekends. Breakfast is not always included in the rate, so check when booking, and ask about parking when you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓Drawing Office Two bar and restaurant
- ✓Wolff Grill
- ✓Afternoon tea
- ✓Historical tours
- ✓Superior Suites
- ✓Family and interconnecting rooms
- ✓Accessible rooms
- ✓Beside Titanic Belfast
Good questions
Is the Titanic Hotel next to Titanic Belfast?+
Yes, the hotel stands right beside Titanic Belfast and the slipways in the Titanic Quarter. The museum is a couple of minutes’ walk away.
What is the history of the Titanic Hotel Belfast building?+
It was the headquarters and drawing offices of Harland and Wolff, the shipyard that built Titanic. Drawing Office Two, where the ship was designed, is now the hotel bar.
How many rooms does the Titanic Hotel Belfast have?+
The hotel has 119 bedrooms with an Art Deco nautical theme. Room types range from standard rooms to Superior Suites themed on White Star Line ships.
