This charming boutique hotel's elegant, 19th century exterior certainly promises something different in the Queen's Quarter area. The deluxe rooms offer stylish extras such as a Belfast-style sink, plasma TV and internet access, while the suites crank the luxury up a notch with Victorian roll top baths and canopy beds. The Metro Brasserie is one of the best hotel restaurants in the area and Bar/Twelve's comfy leather sofas, good lunch menu and live music nights go down a treat with well-heeled professionals and media luvvies.

(single £75, double £85, suite £100).