The Harrison, BelfastThe Harrison in Belfast, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 46 of 66 hotels we score in Belfast. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction. Rooms from about $210 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Harrison is a boutique hotel set in restored Victorian townhouses in Belfast's Queen's Quarter. Its 28 rooms and suites are individually styled, each themed around a notable historical figure, giving the place an eclectic, artistic character. It sits within walking distance of the Ulster Museum and the Belfast Empire Music Hall, and roughly 2.3 miles from the Waterfront Hall, so it suits visitors who want a central base with personality rather than a standard chain stay. Guests get free Wi-Fi, parking, room service and pet-friendly rooms, and there is a cosy bar with live music. One honest limitation: the building's period features mean creaky floorboards and some city noise at night.What stands out

Friendly, attentive staff

Comfortable, quiet rooms

Distinctive themed Victorian interiors

Bar with live music

Watch out for

Creaky floorboards cause noise

Some city noise at night

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