Somerton House, Belfast

Advantages: Up and coming city with loads to do, see, eat and drink
Disadvantages: The bad press Belfast suffers from

...in the UK and many European destinations also. WHERE TO STAY The hotel situation in the city has greatly improved over the last few years. With the relative peace and economic boom, Belfast has really benefited from the regeneration, which is obvious throughout the city. So should you wish to stay in 5 star luxury or in a simple B&B, it’s all catered for in Belfast 5 STAR HOTELS  Hilton, Belfast – 028 90 277000  Europa, Belfast – 028 90 327000  McCausland Hotel – 028 90 220200 GUEST HOUSES  Oakdene Lodge – 028 90 492626  An Old Rectory – 028 90 667882  Camera Guest House – 028 90 660026 BED & BREAKFAST  All Seasons – 028 90 682814  Botanic Lodge – 028 90 327682  The George – 028 90... Read review

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..., Friday night is house music, Saturday night is HipHop. Thompsons is another popular club and is open all week 9pm-3am. Shine at the Queen's Students Union is Belfast's very own superclub having had guest djs such as Tim Westwood, Pete Tong, Tim Deluxe, Jon Carter and Carl Cox to name a few. The club is building a national reputation. Shine opens every Saturday 9pm-3am, door tax £8-12. SHOPPING This is one area I feel Belfast could improve on and thankfully we are...2006 should see the opening of a huge multi-million pound shopping complex right in the heart of the city. This will be home to the House of Fraser. We already have all the major high street retailers such as Zara, Topshop, River Island etc etc. There is Castle Court Shopping centre which has lots of shops and a great food court. PLACES TO SEE Belfast is packed full... Read review

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...As one of the oldest theatres in Belfast, this traditional Victorian venue hosts a variety of performances from classical to comedy, and ballet to musicals. It has recently been renovated to include an additional studio theatre - named the Baby Grand - and also a new restaurant Lucianos. The bar facilities have also been recently updated. Other tourist attractions worth catching in the local area are the famous Europa hotel (next door to the Opera House) and the Crown bar just across the road - one of the oldest remaining pubs in Belfast, and perhaps Northern Ireland. Closest car park is located in Glengall street next to the theatre itself. Bus and train links also available there (within five minutes walk of the threate doors).... Read review

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