Catching up with Janine Gelston from The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Happy Friday from The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast!
Whether your clients are spending the evening at The Grand Opera House theatre next door, relaxing by our gorgeous fireplace in the lobby, or enjoying our delicious Afternoon (or Crafternoon!) Tea experience, we cannot wait to make their stay at THE FITZWILLIAM HOTEL BELFAST extra special. Located in the very centre of Belfast, your clients will find everything they need right on the doorstep of our hotel, and when they're ready to see all that Belfast has to offer, our expert team will be waiting to guide them on how best to enjoy our vibrant city.
For some extra inspiration on why your clients should be making Belfast a priority, below I’ve put together a list of my personal recommendations for the city's must-see experiences.
Warmest regards from Northern Ireland,
Janine Gelston
Director of Sales & Marketing
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
THE BEST OF BELFAST
BLACK TAXI TOURS
You can’t get any more local than a Belfast taxi tour. Our concierge will be on hand to book a tour covering Belfast’s troubled past; these very personal tours bring history to life through story-telling, an Irish specialty.
TITANIC BELFAST
Make sure to include a visit to the very place where the Titanic was designed, built and launched. This fascinating, interactive museum tells the story of the Titanic from the beginning, through the construction and launch, to the maiden voyage and subsequent place in history.
ST GEORGES MARKET
Want to sample local food & crafts? St Georges Market is not to be missed. Relax and enjoy the delights of the award-winning St Georges market, chat to local traders and soak up the atmosphere.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE
We are lucky enough to be next-door neighbours to the famous Grand Opera House theatre, perfect for a mid-day matinee or making a night out of it for a special show. From Opera, Ballet, Comedy, and Dance, there is something for everyone. Our fantastic concierge can assist with tickets.
WALKING TOURS
Join a historical Walking Tour and hear wonderful stories of what has happened over the last 150 years in Belfast.
CRUMLIN ROAD GAOL
This former prison is now a museum offering guided tours and special events throughout the year. You can get a look at the prison wings, execution cells, tunnels to the courthouse, and learn about the history of this building and its impact on life in Belfast.
CAUSEWAY COASTAL ROUTE
Check out the best road trip on the causeway coastal route. Spanning almost 200 miles along the coast from Belfast to Derry, this scenic drive has everything from castles to stunning landscapes, Game of Thrones filming locations, distilleries, and much more.
CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE
For the more daring, this rope bridge isn’t one to be missed. 20 metres in length and 30 metres above the rocks below. Don’t worry though, for the less daring of you, the stunning scenery is sure to be a distraction.
GAME OF THRONES
Are you a fan of the award-winning Game of Thrones series? Our historical castles and breathtaking scenery were the perfect setting for the show. Our concierges are always on hand for full details on how to experience and explore the filming locations!
ULSTER AMERICAN FOLK PARK
There’s no better place to trace your roots back to Ireland. Learn all about the stories of the many brave migrants who made the voyage across the North Atlantic to America hundreds of years ago. It’s the perfect time capsule of what rural Ulster was like back then, with little streets, farmhouses and thatched cottages.
THE GIANT'S CAUSEWAY
The Giant’s Causeway is a must see on your visit. The combination of stunning scenery, Irish mythology and history, it will be the perfect spot for you to fall in love with Ireland.
OUR DOORS ARE ALWAYS OPEN
Belfast is a city that has plenty to offer throughout the whole year. From gorgeous scenery and day trips in spring and summers full of sports, to spending autumn in the many cozy Irish pubs with a warming bowl of stew and the bustling Christmas markets in winter. The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast will be standing ready and waiting to welcome your clients along with myself and our General Manager Cian Landers.
Our doors are always open for you and my inbox is always free to answer any queries or provide more personalised suggestions for your stay with us. Feel free to contact me here at any time: jgelston@fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com.
“The Fitzwilliam is a real find, it couldn’t have been better. Belfast is vibrant with energy you can feel and it is now a 'must' visit on any trip to Ireland as far as I’m concerned.”
— M.C. of All Star Travel Group