Northern Ireland: The Malone in Belfast has undergone an 18-month refurbishment, set to reopen in February 2026 as a boutique four-star hotel.
The Malone is located in BT9, close to Lisburn and Malone Road. It is housed across Victorian townhouses.
An 18-month refurbishment has so far seen the hotel’s 103 rooms, bar and restaurant transformed, including the 240-guest ballroom. The final phase set to complete early next year.
The Malone has partnered with independent UK hotel management company Focus Hotels for the relaunch.
Gareth Macklin, director of The Malone, said: “This is the most exciting chapter yet in The Malone’s story. We’ve always been proud of our heritage and our people, but this transformation takes everything to a new level. We’re looking forward to welcoming back familiar faces and introducing a whole new audience to the scale, style, and service of The Malone.”
Highlights:
• The Malone in Belfast will reopen in February 2026 following an 18-month refurbishment
• The project has transformed 103 guest rooms, the hotel’s bar, restaurant, and a 240-guest ballroom
• Focus Hotels has partnered with The Malone to support the relaunch and ongoing operations
