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Hastings Stormont Hotel

A few miles east of the city centre, the hotel is directly opposite the imposing gates leading to Stormont Castle and Parliament Buildings and suits the business guest well. There's a huge entrance lounge, with stairs up to a more intimate mezzanine area overlooking the castle grounds, and the main restaurant and informal modern bistro are both pleasantly located.

Spacious, practical bedrooms have good worktops and offer the usual facilities; several rooms are designated for female executives, and there is a relatively new executive floor. The hotel also has eight self-catering apartments with their own car parking area, featuring a twin bedroom, lounge and kitchen/dinette, available for short stays or long periods.

The self-contained Confex Centre, comprising ten trade rooms, complements the function suites in the main building.

Weekend rates and short breaks are good value.

Conference/banqueting 500/350. Own parking (255). Wheelchair accessible. No pets. Rooms 105 (2 suites, 23 executive rooms, 52 no-smoking, 1 for disabled). Lift. B&B about £50 pps, ss £20. Open all year. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Switch.

Directions:

3 miles east of Belfast city centre; take A20 towards Newtownards - directly opposite Stormont Parliament Buildings.