The Harrison Chambers of Distinction are delighted to have received their Green Tourism Certification for their Victorian 16 bedroom boutique townhouse. The property was sympathetically restored back from offices into a residence for guests travelling to Belfast from all around the world. The design uses salvaged, interesting local materials. Railings from the early 1800’s from an army barracks in Derry, floorboards from the original Royal Victoria Hospital nearby, Ulster Weavers carpets and locally made arroll antiqued radiators adorn the building. Every room is furnished with antiques from local residences and artworks and sculptures from local artists. Even the books on the shelves are from local writers.
The Field Day toiletries from local female entrepreneur Alex Mulholland comply with the Harrison’s plastic free policy and all the packaging is biodegradable. The Field Day range is completely cruelty free and vegan. The soaps are made with certified sustainably sourced Palm Oil . The company support the local wildlife charity ‘Ulster Wildlife who protect Irish land and habitats.
Water is provided in antique crystal decanters so no plastic bottles are used on site.
The Harrison breakfast is served in petite glass bowls and locally made crockery and is all freshly and locally sourced daily. Customers are encouraged to keep serving themselves at the buffet as staff top up the array of delicious small plates. No food goes to waste. Our hard working staff are only too pleased to eat any surplus during their breaks. So you could say that we do a great job of taste testing. For quality purposes of courses.
All lighting is energy efficient and after check in we dim the lights to create a chilled out ambience where people feel relaxed and sociable. There are no televisions in the building which not only saves energy but encourages people to have conversations and read our many interesting books. Huge bay windows throw in light even in winter so lamps are sufficient and create a beautiful atmosphere in the building.
In summer the roses in the front garden attract honey bees and out by the car park we have a community garden which is always being worked on and improved. Of course the car park isn’t needed by staff who all walk here as they live locally. So guests coming to the Harrison rest assured that we are trying our absolute best for our beautiful, historic, conservation area and for our planet earth.