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Reviews of The 1852 Hotel - Self Check-in This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

13 Lower Crescent, Belfast, BT7 1NR, United Kingdom

#27 of 47 hotels in Belfast

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2543 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely room just outside city centre, but good for Botanic Garden gigs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no lift and we were on the third floor, which was quite hard to navigate with a large suitcase. The hotel is situated in a very student-y area, but where our room was located, it was very quiet.

    The hotel is really near the Botanic Gardens if you're in Belfast for a gig there its very handy. It's also a short-ish walk into the city centre. The room was large, and the bathroom had a lovely walk in shower. There was sometimes beer available on arrival, but we only got one bottle between the two of us, unfortunately. There are lots of cheap-ish places to eat nearby.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    Great location for short stay in Belfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in one of the rooms over the bar. This is not a dislike because the hotel made it very clear that there will be noise and offer this room at a discounted rate becuase of it. All I would say is be sure you don't mind this as the noise from the bar is considerable. We would probably pay more for a different room next time we stay.

    The hotel is in a good location close to bars and restaurants. The bar to the hotel is nice and the staff were very friendly. We would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    7.0
    Perfect location for Van Morrison concert in botanic Gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room was directly overlooked by private apartments, I mean they could literally look into our bed if they had the inclination, which meant we couldn't open the curtains, a simple net curtain could remedy this, the room had no ceiling lights, only lamps so because we couldn't open the curtains the room was very dark. The bathroom window also was screwed shut, don't check in online either, when I tried this they wanted £100 deposit even though we'd already paid in full, didn't ask for this deposit when we checked in at the hotel, but all said and done at this price point, £105, I'd stay again, any dearer and I wouldn't.

    Location for the reason we travelled was excellent, train station across the road, restaurants, bars ,take out, coffee shops right outside the door. Free bottle of beer on check in, assisted on self check in by telephone in lobby/ doorway.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    Liked it, would stay again, loved the train from botanic over the road to office near Lanyon place station
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lighting poor Plug options for phone charging near bed - none

    Location, nice vibe Bar underneath, good food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    7.0
    Comfy but noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Its a hotel with a bar underneath which I understood and expected noise from that ( I had earplugs)I just found some fellow people staying in the hotel very inconsiderate- coming in during the early hours of the morning after nightclubbing and talking loudly, stomping about banging doors etc. We also had a fire alarm go off during our first night that was maliciously set off. So not getting the best night's sleep soured our stay a little.

    The room was spacious and had a very very comfortable bed. The staff were very helpful storing luggage etc when we arrived.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coffee sachets not refilled, room very warm with only small window that opened

    Excellent location, very clean, quiet, free beer at check in, wifi excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay, check in was hassle free, decent accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great room but could do with a bit of updating. Room was above a bar so was very noisy at night and into the early hours, had to close windows at night, not ideal during hot weather.

    Accommodation is situated in a great vibrant area of Belfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    9.0
    aye sure it was grand
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing more than being petty, the power sockets could be in easier reach of the bed. and thats just laziness talking as there were plenty on the other side of the room and on one side of the bed.

    room was great, comfy bed, great shower, no noise from street or bar downstairs and it was full when we were leaving and hadnt heard a thing as it was empty when we arrived and hour before. great location. the self check in was as much of a pain as self check out at Tesco, someone had to come and help us, we were in the hotel and climbing the stairs within 5 mins. staff were lovely, couldnt be more helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Great stay in a great city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The self check in did not work but it took the bar staff less than a minute to check us in

    Room and location were very good . We got a cheaper room above the bar but heard a thing at night. We did have a little early morning street noise but we were sleeping with the window open. Staff in hotel bar were very friendly professional and efficient

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and great location to get around Belfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Self checkin was slow, there was a group of us and it took a long time for the first one, but luckily someone came and helped and speeded up the process

    Stylish rooms, great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    9.0
    Fab stay here- room was spacious, clean & comfortable. Free beer from the down stairs fridge was a bonus as we had t
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness of the room, ideal location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    9.0
    Funky, fun and cool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I'm being picky here but I like a bottle opener in my room .

    Liked the free drink upon check in, liked that this was like joint to get the latest drinks, great atmosphere and beautiful place. Silly thjnn

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice spacious room. Bed was big and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Self check in ....machine i found awkward to use. I had to phone for assistance, still having difficulty, then I had to go and get a member of staff to help me check in.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    Easy check-in, great location and comfortable rooms - maybe bring earplugs though!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We knew the area can be noisy with university students out on the street, but once the windows are closed it is not a problem. It was the noise from adjacent rooms that was more noticeable. The first night we had neighbors and you could hear every word they were saying - didn't help that they started singing karaoke at 3 am! Better sound proofing would make a big difference. What we also missed was a fridge. We were there for a couple of days, so having somewhere to store drinks and snacks would have been nice.

    The self check-in was great! It went pretty smoothly and we appreciated how efficient it was. We were also glad that we could pop down to the bar if we had a question and the staff were very helpful. We know Belfast well, so the location worked for us. We enjoyed being near lots of food options and the botanic gardens. The room was bigger than expected and pretty comfortable. We enjoyed all the little details printed on things and had lots of fun people watching from the little window nook.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The link to self check in did not work. The guests - even registred booking.com members - face an extensive web based check in procedure which should not be necessary.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little loud in the room, could hear people in the room next to us. We were above the bar but the noise from there wasn't an issue.

    Free beer! Great location in a nice area of Belfast, comfy bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    The Staff were warm and friendly. I will definitely will stay again. Missed an Ulster Fry
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No lift. I’m a pensioner with bad knees

    Big rooms, fantastic en-suite. 321. The stairs need airing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a bit dark without natural light. Also the airconditioner from the neighbouring building was a bit noisy.

    Bathroom was nice and modern. Watercooker available. Bed was comfy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    fab location, super comfy and clean!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Check in took a while to upload ID, was unable to do it prior to booking due to connectivity. Not the hotels fault.

    perfect location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Good stay in a trendy student quarter
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In the morning, every time a big car passed by on the street, the whole building was shaking

    Great location, room was nice and spacious and clean and had all the essentials.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    7.0
    We did enjoy it on the whole but were disappointed at times
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a very dark room, we ran out of toilet paper and it wasn’t replenished until we called reception twice to let them know and we had a power cut one night that meant we couldn’t iron our clothes for our dinner reservation or use any appliances to style hair etc. We were offered another room but it was too late.

    Food was lovely, location was good and staff were so kind and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clean rooms, excellent location and comfortable beds. Although the room was just above the pub, I the level of sound was not disturbing at all.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely facilities but just think about the room you are booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Reduced Rate King Room (Directly above bar)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I find this part difficult it as it was my fault I didn’t sleep very well and I cannot blame the hotel. I booked a room over the bar thinking maybe the bar would have closed at 11pm, how wrong I was. There were people outside talking and laughing so loudly until 1am, I just couldn’t fall asleep. Then some weird noises that lasted ages which sounded like someone scraping furniture over a hard floor. Again I don’t want to say something bad about this as it was my fault I got this room but I think just some information that if you are going to book the room over the bar be aware you probably aren’t getting any sleep. Also I think I’m too old as I found the self check in annoying and would have loved to have seen a person.

    The shower was great and the toiletries were really nice. The bed was comfy. The room was spacious and clean. The location was good and the tip about parking on the street for free was great.

    Stayed in April 2024

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