Belfast has emerged in the last five years as one of the most desirable city destinations in the UK and Ireland. Following positive moves to secure long-term peace, recognition is growing of the city's charms and attractions and quality of experience. Visitors to Belfast now expect top-class service in the restaurants, pubs and hotels and one hotel which stands out as a successful, popular and attractive accommodation provider is the Park Avenue Hotel. Mixing the levels of personal commitment which only a family business can display and the professional service only a dedicated and fully trained staff can provide, the hotel offers unparalleled value for money as well as comfort and a warm welcome. The Griffin Restaurant has quickly developed one of the best reputations in Belfast and serves more lunches and dinners than any other similar-sized restaurant in town. Head Chef Stephen Magowan runs the new kitchens with passion as well as efficiency and our regular local clients who are very fussy about their food, come back again and again. The rooms are among the biggest of any hotel in Belfast, the car parking for 250 cars is free and the access to the city centre couldn't be simpler. As the closest hotel to the relaunched. Belfast City Airport. we are minutes away from the arrivals lounge and all the major transport arteries leading into and out of town. And when you've checked in, changed into something more casual and finally settled down, there's Gelston's Corner Bar downstairs which has been a landmark pub ever since it opened. This is no sterile hotel bar but a proper pub with its regulars who mix happily with our visitors. If you've never been to Belfast before, or you've never tried the Park Avenue Hotel, we think we can offer you something unique by way of our welcome, something comfortable by way of our top-class accommodation and something economical by way of our rates. Whether you're here on business in which case you'll appreciate our professional services or enjoying a weekend city break, the Park Avenue is the perfect base from which to strike out and explore the city and the beautiful surrounding landscapes of County Down. Next time you're in town, check us out and see for yourself. Originally owned in the 1950's by Mrs Caldwell, Cranethorpe House developed into The Park Avenue Hotel. In 1962 Mrs Caldwell retired and the Park Avenue was bought by the Stephens family; who prior to this acquisition were renowned for their outside catering business 'Cambridge Caterers'. The Hotel progressed in 1963 with the addition of the Cambridge Rooms, being a 5000 sq ft ballroom and sitting adjacent to the main hotel. The Park Avenue ran in it¹s original form until the 19th. February 1964 when it was tragically burnt to the ground, leaving way for the erection of the new hotel, which reopened in June 1967 with 39 bedrooms. In the early 80's the hotel developed further when the 'Chalet' was demolished and the Oxford Suite emerged as a function room of 3100 sq. ft, which could be divided into three separate areas. Taking advantage of this new area an additional 14 ensuite bedrooms were built on top of the Oxford Suite. In the early 80's the 'Cambridge Rooms' underwent major refurbishment along with the hotel bedrooms. Still wanting to progress and keep up with demand an additional 17 ensuite bedrooms were built in the early 1990's, along with renovations in the Hotel Ballroom and the major redevelopment of the foyer and reception entrance. The Park Avenue as it exists today, a three star hotel, on 3 acres of its own grounds, has a total of 56 ensuite bedrooms with extensive conference and banqueting facilities. Quality hospitality relies on more than friendliness. Three generations, a few million pounds investment and scores of happy guests later and the Park Avenue Hotel is better than ever. Our fully trained staff know how to look after guests and you will find the combination of friendliness and efficiency hard to beat. We know what guests want and need and we aim to please every time. Our guests needs might range from a simple room for the night to a full-scale five-day international sports or trade convention. Our 56 bedrooms are much bigger than any other hotel's in the city and every room has four star quality facilities. Access for people with disabilities is unparalleled. We have rooms specifically designed to cater for wheel chair bound guests. We rely on being good at providing what you need, which is why our guests come back month after month, year after year.

Officially designated three stars, guests usually remark that the quality of their accommodation deserves four stars. Refurbished at end of 2007 the standards of accommodation are unparalleled in this class. Recently refurbished, we now offer standard, superior and executive bedrooms. All 56 rooms are modern, bright spacious and equipped with flat screen televisions with free view, direct dial telephone, wireless broadband, tea coffee making facilities, trouser press and hairdryer, most rooms also have air conditioning. The executive rooms are extra luxurious with whirlpool baths, televisions in the bathrooms, bath robe and Park Avenue Hotel mineral water. We also have a standard room specifically designed to help access for wheelchair users.

Conferences and Banqueting. Book Vouchers Online. The Park Avenue Hotel, Belfast, Northern Ireland, is the closest hotel to Belfast City Airport. The hotel is only ten minutes from the heart of the city. Close to the Odyssey Arena, Belfast's Waterfront Hall and the Titanic Quarter, it is one of the most popular hotels in Belfast. We offer an array of enviable conference and banqueting facilities which can accommodate groups and meetings from as small as 2 to as large as 600. Our facilities can cater for any event from international trade fairs, corporate events and gala dinners to family gatherings, training sessions and interviews. Rooms are bright, modern, airy and bigger than the average hotel room in Belfast. video tour of the hotel. (To view this tour you will need. Address: 158 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1PB Tel: 028 9065 6520 Fax: 028 9047 1417 Email: frontdesk@parkavenuehotel.co.uk. Website development by Tibus Belfast

Location Map Directions. Please click on the small map to the left for a larger, printable street map of the Greater Belfast area that features some of the main landmarks in the city of Belfast as well as directions to the Park Avenue Hotel. How to get there The Park Avenue Hotel is the closest hotel to Belfast City Airport and a ten minute taxi ride from the centre of town. Located just east of Belfast city centre, the hotel is best approached from the city centre via the Newtownards Road. Driving from the city centre, the Newtownards Road forks at Holywood Arches. Here, take a left into the Hollywood Road and continue until the main junction with Belmont Road. The hotel is at this junction. From Belfast City Airport follow the road to Bangor and take a right turn at the first set of traffic lights. This right turn brings you on to the Holywood Road. Follow this road until just before you reach the Belmont Road junction. The hotel is on the right. Parking is available free of charge in the grounds of the hotel. Nearby is the elegant Belmont Road which provides a pleasant environment to stroll in. the Strand Cinema is 20 yards away and if you fancy a trip into town we'll arrange a taxi for you for the ten minute journey. Nature lovers will enjoy the nearby Victoria Park which is open to the public and is also a bird sanctuary. Land mark sights include the neighbouring Harland Wolff shipyard gantries which dominate the skyline of Belfast.

The Park Avenue Hotel in Belfast has enviable conference facilities which can accommodate groups and meetings from as small as 2 to 600 for as short a time or as long as is necessary. The Oxford Suite can be tailored to suit exhibitions and conferences, official dinners and other functions. The Cambridge Suite is unusually attractive as its structure means no pillars blocking the view for any delegates. Park Avenue rates, tariffs and seating plans can be tailored to the most exacting requirements. Just talk to our conference organisers to help you create the perfect function. They are experts in this field and can make your conference or event a memorable success. ''I and my colleagues were very impressed and I thank you and all of your staff - visible and 'backroom' who were involved in making the occasion the success it was. I have no doubt that if ACSCO plan to hold a similar event in Northern Ireland in the future, the Park Avenue Hotel will be our first choice for a venue!''. Oswald A. Dodds, MBE. To download our conference planner, please. To download information on our BT OpenZone service, please

The newly refurbished Griffin Restaurant is not only one of the most popular in Belfast it also boasts a wonderful collection of paintings by renowned Ulster artists including Markey Robinson, Marie Carroll and Graham Knuttle. Menus are changed frequently and everyday the chefs prepare two starter and main course specials at the Griffin. Lunches for £11.50 will usually include locally caught fish. Popular with business people as well as families, the Griffin also has an excellent wine list. Prices again provide great value for money for evening dining. Home made soup for £3.25 or Grilled Fillet Steak for £15.75 and everything in between means diners come back again and again. to see panoramic views of the restaurant. (. ''I would like to extend my thanks to the management and staff who helped make our visit to the Park Avenue Hotel so special. The meal in the Griffin Restaurant was excellent and the staff extremly efficient. Nothing was too much trouble''. Mrs Margaret Scott, Greasby, Wirral

At The Park Avenue Hotel we have been specialising in taking care of 'the important couple' for the past 40 years. We pride ourselves on the friendly and professional service we offer, ensuring that we exceed your expectations of a day you will truly remember. Should it be a small intimate reception or a gala event we invite you to take advantage of our special package which includes: Complimentary accommodation for the bride groom. Red carpet upon arrival. White linen table cloths over 20 different colours of napkins to choose from cake stand and knife facilities for photographs, both inside and outdoors table plan, to assist table seating arrangements special discounted accommodation rates for wedding guests. For any further information on what we have to offer your special day please contact our experienced team at The Park Avenue Hotel. ''We would like to thank you for all your help in making our wedding a very special occasion, all the staff invloved could not have done more for us and it was greatly appreciated. Every guest had a great time.''. To download our wedding planner, please. To download our wedding menus, please

 Luggage storage
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 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Disabled guests are welcome
 Facsimile services
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 Heating
 Access to internet
 Ironing facilities
 Licensed bar
 Smoke-free guest rooms
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