This large, contemporary hotel is one of Belfast's most popular corporate centres. Its purpose-built Confex Centre fulfills every conferencing desire, and the hotel's bright and airy reception is a Mecca for networking execs. Its proximity to the eponymous parliament building makes it popular with politicos and public sector VIPs. Join the movers and shakers at the cocktail bar or eavesdrop at La Scala or Shiraz eateries.