Book Now 8 Festive photo spots in and around Belfast November 26, 2021 | 0 There are so many amazing festive photo spots across Belfast to act as the backdrop for your Christmas snaps! Tick these 8 top picks off your bucket list in 2021 and enjoy a memorable winter season with lots of bright and colourful pictures to look back on. Joys Entry This hidden entryway is a must… Read More The Perfect Way to Spend an Afternoon November 23, 2021 | 0 This December treat yourself to an hour or two of luxury and indulgence with our scrumptious range of festive themed Afternoon Tea’s across Hastings Hotels. Guests will enjoy a feast of Christmas themed sweet and savoury treats, from the finest finger sandwiches to oven fresh scones, dainty cakes and pastries. Choose from our wide selection… Read More New Autumn Cocktail Menu in The Observatory November 18, 2021 | 0 With the evenings getting darker and the air getting crisper, there is never a more perfect time to sample The Observatory’s NEW Autumn cocktail menu! With a brand new range of delicious Autumnal cocktails to choose from, there is something to suit every taste. Our ‘Titanic Quarter’ Cocktail is created with Peach Infused Vodka, Melon… Read More Shauna and Ben Holden’s Magical Wedding November 9, 2021 | 0 Couple’s Names: Shauna McAteer and Ben Holden Wedding Date: 14th October 2021 Reception: The Grand Central Hotel, Belfast Photographer: CRAZYHAPPYLOVE The Day Venue: Ben and I made the decision in May 2021 we wanted a small intimate wedding that would be incredibly special for each of our guests. When we got engaged in Dec… Read More 5 of the best places to enjoy the Autumn Sunset Near The Grand Central Hotel August 20, 2021 | 0 As the evenings draw closer and the leaves start to change colour, there is something extra magical about watching the sunset during the Autumn Season. When staying in the Grand Central Hotel in the heart of Belfast, you have your choice of several amazing photo worthy spots to enjoy the sunset made even more breath-taking… Read More Jesus, Mary, Joseph & The Wee Donkey…. NEW Line of Duty Experience! July 26, 2021 | 0 Fans of Line of Duty might be missing the action from Superintendent Hastings, Detective Inspector Arnott and DI Fleming, but now we’re sucking diesel, as Hastings Hotels and McComb’s Coach Travel have created the very first tour of filming locations from the hit TV series and overnight experience. The Line of Duty Experience, begins with… Read More 10 Quirky Local Shops to Visit in Belfast July 19, 2021 | 0 Belfast is the ideal City Centre destination for an Autumn Staycation and with lots of things to see and do it can be hard to squeeze them all into to one trip! We are so proud of what we have to offer locally with tons of independently owned businesses offer a wide range of amazing products.… Read More Giants of NI Tourism Industry Unveil the World’s Largest Bottle of Gin May 17, 2021 | 0 Two giants of Northern Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry, Hastings Hotels and Jawbox Gin, have joined forces to unveil the world’s largest bottle of gin and launch, G & Tea, an exclusive afternoon tea with a twist, in Ireland’s tallest cocktail bar, the Observatory at the Grand Central Hotel. At 73cm tall, the Jawbox Giant’s… Read More St Patrick’s Day Pistachio Choux Bun Recipe! March 8, 2021 | 0 Caitlin Lopes the Pastry Chef at the Grand Central Hotel Belfast, shares her delicious choux bun recipe with a pistachio diplomat and brown sugar craquelin ahead of St Patrick’s Day. What better way to celebrate St Patricks’ than by challenging yourself to recreate these delicious choux buns for your family! Following 13 years of experience in the industry, Caitlin… Read More Enjoy The Observatory’s Signature Non-Alcoholic Cocktail at Home January 28, 2021 | 0 To celebrate the last weekend of Dry January, the Observatory in the Grand Central Hotel has shared an exquisite non-alcoholic cocktail recipe. Caelan McVeigh, Bar Manager of Ireland’s tallest cocktail bar said: “Over the past 12 months we have seen a growth in our sales of non-alcoholic cocktails. We’re also finding that more often than not,… Read More Older Posts » Recent Posts 8 Festive photo spots in and around Belfast The Perfect Way to Spend an Afternoon New Autumn Cocktail Menu in The Observatory Shauna and Ben Holden’s Magical Wedding 5 of the best places to enjoy the Autumn Sunset Near The Grand Central Hotel Recent Comments Siobhan Savage on 23 Stories 9 – Hastings Hotels places largest ever Cloud Bed oder Archives November 2021 August 2021 July 2021 May 2021 March 2021 January 2021 December 2020 October 2020 July 2020 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 Grand Central Hotel, 9-15 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FF. Tel: +44 (0) 28 9023 1066 E:res@gch.hastingshotels.com Registered No: NI008164 Posts Page Crown Magazine Blog FAQ Sign up to Offers Contact Links Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Covid-19 Update