Belfast's Got The Buzz, and it's at the Merchant Hotel.

Belfast's second five-star establishmentin the regenerated area by the river Laggan and the Cathedral Quarter is further proof that the city has moved on from the depression of the Troubles and into a bright new economic dawn.

The service from every single member of staff at The Merchant Hotel is perfectly judged and beautifully friendly. And that is worth remarking on, because service is often something that money can't buy, no matter how much you're willing to pay.

Bed and breakfast in a deluxe double costs from £220 per night for the room; special offer on certain dates of £120 per night, or £395 for two nights B+B plus one dinner for two. Suites from £290 to £600 per night.

Check out The Merchant Hotel (028 9023 4888, themerchanthotel.com).

And you can have them pick you up from the airport in a gleaming black Bentley – just so you arrive in style.