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Why American Travelers Fall in Love with The Harrison Belfast

  • Luxurious bedroom with vintage decor, featuring a large bed with velvet bedspread, ornate wooden chairs, red curtains, floral wallpaper, and elegant lighting.

    Where Belfast Meets America – Stay in History, Discover the Connection

    The Harrison Chambers of Distinction Belfast are restored, landmark Victorian merchants’ residences dating from 1879. Designed to serve the culturally curious traveller, we are located on The Queens University Campus. Those interested in heritage and culture will love learning about the history of Belfast through the stories of the people who shaped it. ​ Each themed room tells the story of such a person. Five lesser-known facts about Northern Irish-linked American figures:

    Hercules Mulligan

    A tailor-turned-spy during the American Revolution, he saved George Washington twice by intercepting British assassination plots. He also mentored Alexander Hamilton, converting him to the Patriot cause

    Angela Lansbury

    Daughter of Belfast born Moyna Macgill became a U.S. cultural icon, earning six Tony Awards

    Seamus Heaney

    The Nobel laureate’s poetry was deeply influenced by American writers like Robert Frost and Wallace Stevens, shaping his "transatlantic" style during residencies at Berkeley and Harvard.

    John Butler Yeats (1839–1922), the father of W.B. Yeats and Jack B. Yeats, had a direct connection to the USA.In 1907, John Butler Yeats moved to New York City, where he spent the last years of his life. He became part of the city's artistic and literary circles,.He continued painting until his death in 1922 in New York, where he is buried.

  • Historic academic building with Gothic architecture, surrounded by lush gardens and trees.

    In the Neighborhood

    American visitors will love staying in Queen’s Quarter, Belfast’s most charming and culturally rich neighborhood. Home to the stunning Queen’s University Belfast, with its beautiful Gothic architecture, this heritage area is full of history and character.

    Americans looking for a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere will enjoy strolling through the Botanic Gardens, visiting the Ulster Museum, or exploring the many independent cafés, traditional pubs, and artisan shops.

    The area has a strong literary and artistic heritage, making it perfect for those who appreciate culture and history. The Lyric Thetare was where Liam Neeson started his acting career.

    Queen’s Quarter is well-connected to the city center, allowing easy access to Belfast’s top attractions such as Titanic Museum while offering a quieter, more authentic experience. Whether it’s sipping coffee in a cozy café or enjoying live music in a historic pub having the craic with local characters, visitors from the USA will find Queen’s Quarter the perfect mix of history, culture, and hospitality.