The Merchant Hotel

Housed in a former bank, this grand Victorian and art deco-style hotel is a 4-minute walk from St. Anne's Cathedral and 2 miles from Crescent Arts Centre. The sophisticated rooms and suites with period decor feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and minifridges, as well as tea and coffee-making equipment.

 

Suites add separate living rooms, and some also have fireplaces. There's a spa and a rooftop gym with panoramic views of the city, as well as 6 meeting rooms. Dining and nightlife options include a high-end restaurant, a nightclub and a jazz bar. Valet parking is available.