Titanic Hotel Belfast is a historic hotel in the Titanic Quarter, in the former Harland & Wolff headquarters where the Titanic and other ships were designed. Its original drawing offices, maritime photographs and memorabilia make a walk through the public rooms part of the visit. The hotel is opposite Titanic Belfast, so it is a handy base for the museum and nearby shipyard sights. Stop for a meal or cocktail in the Drawing Office bar, or book afternoon tea in one of the hotel’s historic rooms.
The former Harland & Wolff offices
The hotel occupies the former headquarters and drawing offices of Harland & Wolff, the Belfast shipbuilding company behind the Titanic. The building dates to the 1880s and its original working rooms connect the hotel to the ships designed here, including the Titanic, Olympic and Britannic.
The drawing offices were where ship designs took shape. Their scale and preserved interiors give the building a different character from a hotel built for accommodation alone. The public rooms retain traces of that working past, with historic photographs, posters and other maritime material displayed around the hotel.
A walk through the public rooms
Set aside an hour or two to look around the historic rooms and displays. The hotel’s collection includes artwork, photographs and memorabilia connected with Belfast’s shipbuilding history and the Titanic. Some rooms have drawers containing memorabilia, so take a moment to look inside where invited.
The nautical references continue into the guest areas. Room doors and corridors draw on the design of the ship, while the rooms combine those details with modern comforts. Some rooms have views across the Titanic Quarter, including towards the Samson and Goliath cranes.
Food and drink in the drawing offices
The Drawing Office bar is a place to stop for a meal or cocktails within the historic building. Afternoon tea is served in Drawing Office Two or the upper Presentation Room, with sandwiches and sweet treats. Menu items include chocolate and pistachio cream éclair and strawberry meringue with lemon verbena. Dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free afternoon teas are also available.
If you are planning afternoon tea as a special occasion, ask when booking whether live piano music is scheduled. The hotel’s location opposite Titanic Belfast also makes it straightforward to pair a meal or drink with a museum visit.
Location in the Titanic Quarter
The hotel is at 8 Queens Road, opposite Titanic Belfast and near SS Nomadic. It is well placed for exploring the Titanic Quarter, though the city centre is about a 30-minute walk away. A taxi is an alternative for the trip into town; transport to the city centre is also available near the hotel.
FAQ
What is the history of Titanic Hotel Belfast?
The hotel is in the former Harland & Wolff headquarters and drawing offices, where the Titanic and other ships were designed.
How long should I allow to look around the hotel?
Allow about one to two hours to explore the public rooms and displays.
Is Titanic Hotel Belfast near Titanic Belfast museum?
Yes. The hotel is directly opposite Titanic Belfast.
What can you have for afternoon tea at the hotel?
Afternoon tea includes sandwiches and sweet treats such as chocolate and pistachio cream éclair and strawberry meringue with lemon verbena. Dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
