Malmaison

You can’t beat Malmaison for a fancy occasion. There rooms are superb, and edgy which is a nice change from standards hotel rooms and they do some great overnight/​dinner deals too.
The Sunday Stopover is a particular favourite of mine, which covers dinner, drinks and a room if you’re staying on a Sunday night.
They also have a really nice upstairs space above the bar which you can hire for parties. It’s a really intimate location, perfect for about 20 — 30 people and the staff are really helpful in tailoring the night to you and your needs.

Excellent venue for work do — staff couldn’t have been more helpful even with a big group. Great service, delicious food, fantastic venue

We had the deal, known as «The Biggest Sunday Lunch in Town» which is a four-​course menu and includes: soup, a selection of unlimited hors d’oeuvres, a main course and dessert. For starters we had potato and leek soup, which was quite peppery– it suited me as I pile black pepper on everything, but maybe a little spicey for non black pepper lovers.
Then it was up to the chef’s table for the unlimited hors d’oeuvres. On offer was Caesar, Caprese, Greek & fresh salads; hams and chorizo; pâtés and terrines; breads, cheeses and chutneys! For me, this was the highlight. The selection was great and we could have gone up a few times, if it weren’t for the two other courses awaiting us! A great choice.
For mains, Barry selected the ‘Mal burger’, which came with bacon, relish and fries, while I picked the traditional chicken roast, which was served with potatoes, vegetables and pork sausage. It was nice to get a Sunday roast as it’s something I never do!
We were quite full up by then, but I couldn’t say no to a dessert! I went for the vanilla crème brulée, while Barry picked a special tart of the day, which came with blueberry icecream! We both enjoyed the meal, especially the selection of starters! And it was great to finally see inside the Malmaison!

We absolutely loved Malmaison Brasserie, everything about it oozed class, from the service to the food. This is a real fine dining experience in an intimate setting perfect for couples wanting to spoil themselves.
We actually ended up at Malmaison as we purchased a voucher that allowed us to pick £50 worth of food for £25. On paper it was a deal too good to refuse and that’s just the way it turned out in real life.
When we entered Malmaison we were greeted by a charming waiter who introduced himself and explained he’d be happy to help with anything we needed. This wasn’t just vacant customer service — he genuinely seemed keen to chat with us at any opportunity and ensure everything was to our liking.
The menu itself is seafood based although there is a choice of Burgers and Steaks. For starters we choose olives, breads and a battered seafood platter which included calamari, king prawns and aborigines. It was a perfect prelude to the main. For main I went for ‘Cod Roast’ which was pan fried cod, served on potatoes with chorizo and mussels. It was perfect, cod is often a bland fish but the mussel and chorizo vinaigrette really livened it up. I was delighted with my choice and I cleaned the plate to show my appreciation. Considering the opulence of Malmaison I was surprised that my main was only £16.
It was a fantastic evening spent it perfect surrounding. I would recommend the Malmaison to anyone looking for a wee treat or wanting to impress that special someone.

We went to the Malmasion last night for a wee weeknight date night and we were so impressed with the food, service and décor. The Malmasion wouldn’t be somewhere I would think of going for dinner but we will definitely be back.
When we arrived we were immediately greeted by a waiter called Aaron and he looked after us all night. He had a great knowledge about the history of the hotel and of other Malmasion hotels — he really provided a five star service. The Malmasion hotel is gorgeous and restaurant itself is perfectly decorated.
For starters we ordered olives, breads and a seafood platter which included calamari, king prawns and aborigines. It was delicious. For main I went for the Risotto and it was lovely! I also ordered a wee cosmopolitan which was amazing!
A full five stars for the Malmasion!

The service in Mal is second to none. Thanks to Henry and his staff for making our girls night a blast.

I enjoyed every aspect of my superb meal at Malmaison Belfast and the restaurant itself.
You enter the dining room via the hotels foyer through large doors reminiscent of a grand hall in some olden days movie and are met by a very classy yet understated marine-​style room. It might have just been due to it being Friday evening but the modern playlist of chilled deep house and ambient music being played throughout was brilliant and really put me in a good mood for my evening.
They have big old oyster jars lining the high-​walled floor of the restaurant and the décor really adds to the feel of the place.
The tables are all brushed steel and are separated in middle of the room by a wall that provides some form of privacy for diners that I really like.
The restaurant was busy as it was a Friday evening of a bank holiday weekend but we had no problems with timings or our orders were prompt while not too prompt so as you felt they just wanted you in and out again.
Malmaison’s brasserie maître d’ was an incredibly pleasant man who was very attentive and full of chat and the waitresses too were polite and smiley.
Cocktails on the menu were also sampled and the bar men in the bar of the hotel certainly know what they are doing!!! I had an extra hot Bloody Mary and several Spicy Paloma’s that were fantastic and I sipped some Cosmopolitan too that was also delicious.
However, when going for a nice dinner the food really is the main point and this, thankfully, was the best part of my experience. I had scallops with roasted chorizo and puréed spinach followed by Black Angus steak with peppered sauce and truffle mash and both were quite simply outstanding and cooked to utter perfection.
To end I had a selection of sorbets (lemon, cassis and chocolate) and tried my partner in crime’s Mal hot chocolate that was also excellent.
After some more cocktails and no hassling from the staff we got the bill served to us in a leather binder that said «the damages» on it which also made me laugh but it was right!!! The bill was expensive but due to the quality and my entire experience, I wouldn’t even say that was a bad point. My only slight negative of the night was that my steak came sliced already.
So, for a truly brilliant experience topped off with stunning food, Malmaison has to be in the top 3 restaurants I have been to in Belfast.

A really well-​located hotel, with the usual standard of Malmaison hotels. It’s about a 2 minute walk to Victoria Square (a shopping mall) and also about 4 minute walk to the Cathedral Quarter, which has such local gems as Established Coffee, The Dirty Onion and The Spaniard (coffee shop, gastropub and bar respectively).
The check-​in staff were nice, although I found the service to be a little lacking compared to normal. It seemed they were having issues with something, and hardly looked at me. They didn’t explain check-​out times, breakfast or where the elevators were (the usual chat that check-​in staff normally give you, usually with a smile. It’s only 30 seconds worth, but it makes a difference to the original impressions of the place).
The room was nice, good size, although I found the lighting very low and it was hard to make it much brighter than «night time mood lighting». Funny all the same, but a bit of the strain on the eyes when trying to work in the evening.
I’d stay here again, for sure. It’s also just off a main road, so the taxi driver told me, it’s an easy drive straight from the hotel to International Airport.

This place breaks out of the cookie cutter hotel décor mold and gives the rooms a sense of intimacy and fun at the same time. The downstairs bar is a great place to stop and get a hot whiskey or Innis & Gunn after a day of sightseeing.

Dinner last night at malmaison & it was awful. Ordered the roasted tomato soup — it was bland but edible & the caprese salad — tomatoes underripe. The real problems were the entrees. The steak frites was an odd very thin sirloin looking cut overdone & tasting of vinegar. The frites were dry. Ordered lamb pink & it arrived overcooked. Got mushroom risotto instead & it was over salted & left an odd fatty residue taste in ones mouth. Everything a la carte. There must be better places than this in belfast.

I was pleasantly surprised with this hotel. The lobby is pretty small, but the rooms are modern, large and clean. There is no parking, but there is a structure behind the hotel that you can use. We got a really good deal – something like £115 for the room and included a £75 food voucher! I would definitely stay here again.

I came into Belfast early on a Sunday morning and was recommended Malmaison by chance. I was expecting snooty service, and overpriced, underwhelming quality. I was proved very wrong.
When I said that all I wanted was a coffee and croissant, the receptionist was very welcoming and helpful, and recommended the ‘Express Breakfast’, which included a large pot of coffee, top-​quality croissant, lovely jams, toast, freshly squeezed orange juice and two generous bacon roles — all for £5.95. Everything was delicious, and I was stuffed by the end. Superb.
The music and atmosphere was cosy, relaxed and intimate, and the service was perfect. I could have spent a couple of hours in there easily. From my breakfast experience at least, Malmaison is up there with the best — in the UK and elsewhere.

The first thing that struck me about this hotel was the sheer genius of converting an old warehouse into a very modern and contemporary hotel.
The outside is in-​keeping with old periodic features whilst inside is absolutely stunning and in my opinion one of the most contemporary decors in Belfast.
Malmaison offers three luxury suites for guests staying including a romantic love suite, for all you guys trying to get back in the good books with your missus, and a cleverly named Samson and Goliath Suite after the cranes that built the Titanic.
The Samson and Goliath Suite boast a power shower for two a huge 9 foot bed, iPod speakers, flat screen TV and a free standing bath-​tub.
However it is the love suite which really stood out for me, from £195 per night, you get to enjoy champagne on ice, chocolate dipped strawberries, aromatic oils, a romantic CD and not forgetting, that all important champagne breakfast in your room.
Now if this doesn’t score points with your missus then I don’t know what will.

Popped into Malmaison for lunch today as I’ve heard great things about it and seen they had an offer on of two courses for a tenner. So why not? The menu was the average size you’d expect for a lunchtime offer, a choice of 3 starters, 3 mains and 3 desserts– all of which looked awesome! I went for main and dessert-​there was chocolate! I chose the steak for my main and chocolate dessert which turned out to be pretty big! But waste not that which is chocolate! The meal was first class! Especially for a special menu. They also were offering bar food at the same time which looked lovely as well. The prices were above average for Belfast but Malmaison is an upmarket venue so that’s to be expected. What I didn’t expect was that the portions were really pretty big! Not something you normally get with higher end dining so it was great.
Malmaison itself is an exquisite building. It is made up of several different buildings combined into one so there’s a real historic feel and look to the place, Its really plush and posh inside with deep purples, black and silver. It has a lovely rich boudoir feeling! Think moulin rouge! The hotel looks wonderful and I’m sure you would have a fantastic experience as a guest. Also the bar is really well stocked with extensive beer, spirits, wines and cocktails– though these are from around £2 more expensive than most places in the town. Overall I would definitely recommend the £10 lunch offer which continues at dinnertime Mon-​Thurs as well.

We stayed here for our wedding night. I would like to say that they made it special for us. Nothing. Nada. Zip. I know in this day and age you can’t expect miracles, but I would have at least hoped for a complimentary bottle of cheap champers or chocolates on the pillows, or — God Forbid, a room upgrade. Nope.
Once we got over that disappointment — because let’s be fair it’s your wedding night and you should be happy anyway, we got used to the place. It’s very stylishly decorated and plush — apparently Kylie stays here when she comes to Belfast, and there are lovely toiletries in the bathroom, but that’s about it. I didn’t see why so many people enthuse about it. It was clean and there were all the mod cons you might need, but what it lacked was air conditioning and it was very muggy weather when we stayed there. I feel all hotel rooms should have air con — regardless of what city they are in.
The breakfast was lovely, lots of choice and my poached eggs were good. I think if I had just had one ‘ickle’ free chocolate on my pillow I would have left more content.

Great time at the bar, free internet for the fist half hour! Food was fab at the restaurant, will be back next time I’m in Belfast!

This was by far the best restaurant we went to in Belfast. We were a couple of minutes early, hence given a menu and asked to wait in the lobby until they opened at 6pm.
The décor is fabulous, and we had the best service here. We started with the game terrine, and it was ok. Neither of us knew what to expect, but still ate most of it and it wasn’t bad. Terrine is not my thing, but I’ll try anything twice.
For our mains we had the lamb shank and the pork. Both were exceptional, and the side of roasted root vegetables was amazing.
Our dessert was a selection from the cheese trolley, and we were not let down.
My only regret is that we didn’t stay in the hotel, which looked as divine as the food tasted.

Wow! This has to be one of my favorite new places in Europe. Excellent, chill décor, inexpensive hotel rooms with awesome showers. Only one complaint, the lighting if you actually want to see something getting dressed or read, is nonexistent.
I think their forte’ is creating sexy getaway spaces for the hip scene. The restaurant and hotel looked like an Ian Scrager hotel here in the states. I’d definitely go back to up and coming Belfast and this hotel chain.
The price was reasonable at 79Euros for 2 beds, and the service was great. They help you save on cabs and where to go and have all sorts of yummy mini bar and fun suggestions (like, take a run, here).

One of the nicest hotels we could find online we decided to stay here when we visited Belfast. Originally this was a old warehouse and they converted it and if i must say so myself i think that they did a really great job of it. It is so stylish now. I stayed here with my boyfriend in one of the love suite packages and it was divine. Think chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne on ice. The gym was an okay size not that i used it much with what i had planned for the bedroom. The staff were pleasant enough and the hotel was in a good easy to find location

We stayed here on 23^rd December on a pre-​pay deal on the Mal website. I was happy with £49 room only as I have always wanted to stay here and could never justify £100+ to stay a few miles down the road.
The bedroom was small, but very well decorated and the bathroom was gorgeous, decorated in black and white. The stuff: (toiletries) were amazing as usual, bigger than usual bottles with they encourage you to take. I had to go to reception to get a moisturiser though, we only had shampoo, conditioner and body wash in our room.
I also borrowed a dvd when I was down there, the rooms have dvd players and you can borrow free dvds from reception.
The worst thing about the room was the bed, it was rock hard. I like a firm mattress, but I felt like I was sleeping on the floor. And the pillows didn’t seem to give much support, I felt like my head was just lying on the mattress.
The staff were really friendly and did their best to answer queries.
I would recommend this hotel for it’s central location and décor (if you like boutique hotels, some people refer to it as the Adams family hotel due to the dark décor). However I found the bar prices a wee bit steep and the rooms don’t have nice views. There is a small gym, but no pool, sauna, etc.