voco® Belfast Receives 4 Star Accreditation

February 3, 2025 – Belfast. Cliste Hospitality is pleased to confirm that voco® Belfast has been officially awarded a four-star accreditation by Tourism Northern Ireland, following a comprehensive multi-million-pound refurbishment and rebrand.

This recognition reflects the hotel’s enhanced guest experience, service standards, and operational efficiencies, positioning it as a key addition to Belfast’s rapidly developing hospitality landscape. The transformation was delivered in partnership with Warren Private and IHG Hotels & Resorts, with Cliste Hospitality overseeing the repositioning and operational strategy to ensure long-term success. Located in The Gasworks on Ormeau Road, voco Belfast now offers spacious, contemporary rooms, an elevated food & beverage experience, and a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. The investment in the property has been focused on ensuring it meets the evolving needs of both leisure and business travelers, aligning with international brand standards while maintaining a strong connection to the local market.

Tourism Northern Ireland’s accreditation process assesses quality, service, and overall guest experience, making this four-star grading a significant milestone for the property.

Ruairi McLaughlin, General Manager at voco® Belfast, said: “We are delighted to receive our four-star accreditation from Tourism Northern Ireland following our multi-million-pound upgrade and rebrand as the city’s newest international brand. Travellers now are savvier than ever when it comes to choosing their accommodation. Having achieved this accolade from Tourism Northern Ireland, our guests can be confident of exceptional standards across service, cleanliness and our culinary offering. As the first voco® on the island of Ireland, we are committed to offering a fantastic experience for all of our guests and working with our partners in Tourism Northern Ireland to exceed expectations every day.”

Alison Leslie, Quality Assurance Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland, said: “We are delighted to award voco® Belfast this well-deserved four-star grading. This award is testament to the investment in product and services, and the excellent quality experience on offer to guests. An example of revitalisation, voco Belfast is a great addition to the vibrant Belfast hotels scene and I wish Ruairi and his team every success.”

Ruairi McLaughlin, General Manager at voco® Belfast pictured with Alison Leslie, Quality Assurance Manager at Tourism Northern Ireland and Danielle McGinley, Director of Sales & Marketing at voco® Belfast

At Cliste Hospitality, we take a practical, results-driven approach to hotel management, balancing strong market positioning with sustainable operations. Our work with voco® Belfast is an example of how thoughtful investment and strategic oversight can bring a hotel to the next level. Belfast’s hospitality sector continues to grow, and we’re delighted to play a role in its development.

For more information on how Cliste Hospitality supports hotels in achieving their potential, get in touch with Mairea Doyle Balfe, Executive Director Corporate Development. T: +353 21 4355658  E: m.doylebalfe@Clistehospitality.ie