Dukes at Queens

Dukes at Queens Review

The handsomely transformed hotel reopened in 2009, bringing a whiff of trendiness to an area that's about as bohemian as Belfast gets—although it has retained its distinguished redbrick Victorian facade, the inside has been revamped in a cool contemporary style. Handsomely appointed guest rooms come in varying sizes and now focus on chic modern, making this a fave for weekenders, and during the week, the smart business set. Villeroy & Boch bathrooms with their drench shower bring bliss while swank and comfy Rolf Benz swivel armchairs in burgundy and red are added bonuses. The restaurant with its authentic wood-fired oven specializes in pizzas and monkfish. The location is perfect: Queen's University and Botanic Gardens are a five-minute stroll away, and if you want to eat out you can wander the leafy streets and choose from a range of restaurants serving Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Italian, as well as Irish cuisine.