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Dolphin Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Hyde Park

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Front of property
Triple Room
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 6.75 per person)
Reception
32-inch TV with satellite channels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds OR 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
32-34 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Paddington Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angus Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bonne Bouche Catering - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mihbaj - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Hotel

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Marble Arch and Kensington Gardens, Dolphin Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Dolphin Hotel offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from GBP 6.75 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Dolphin Hotel London
Dolphin London
Dolphin Hotel Hotel
Dolphin Hotel London
Dolphin Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Hotel?

As of 31 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Hotel on 1 June 2025 start from AU$130.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dolphin Hotel?

Dolphin Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dolphin Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Marble Arch and Kensington High Street are also within 1 mile (2 km). Paddington Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and London Paddington Station is 3 minutes.

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Dolphin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 812 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a comfortable stay and will likely stay there again. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location. delicious buffet breakfast❤️
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We love the history of the building. The room was so cute! The room was clean, good size and had the cutest window looking out toward the square. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay , perfect location for getting around London. Breakfast was great too . Would recommend and will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and access to transport and general facilities while in London
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bit dated, investment needed to modernise the hotel rooms. Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it great stay location good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The photos on Expedia made the property seem nice than it was, the rooms felt more like an outdated hostile than a $200 a night hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good - near train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with everything about the property. Great price and near most of what I wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like staying in Paddington for the convenient transport options. First time at the Dolphin. Would stay again. Breakfast buffet good value at £7. I was in a basement single room. Excellent shower and room space. Yes, the staircases are steep and the rumble of the trains can be heard but hey, this is historic London. Just go with it and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was basic, but it was spotless and the bed comfortable. Huge plus is the small fridge in the room. The staff was so helpful and friendly. The site makes it clear that there is no lift, but I had a suitcase that I wasn't going to need during my stay and hoped not to have to lug it up four flights of stairs. The staff so very kindly let me put it in their left luggage area, which saved my back! You cannot beat the location as well, with public transportation two blocks away and restaurants everywhere. Terrific accommodations!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
It is good for a quick stay waiting for a train nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to from the station. Looked after our bags. We were on the basement floor so could hear the underground a little. May bother a lighter sleeper but otherwise all good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Paddington station! Lots of great cafes and taverns nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go to spot for visiting London.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remigijus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a very convenient and safe place. Staff did an excellent job, feom reception till the breakfast service all was great and very professional. Will definitely be staying in the future. Thank you for being so Great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Paddington station and great neighbourhoods.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Short Stay.

I had another good visit to The Dolphin Hotel, where the greeting is good and helpful. For my overnight stay, the room is small but clean and, with a very comfortable bed, I slept well, followed by a good shower in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Giulia Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap and great area to be in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
No lift, so if you’re on the third or fourth floor be prepared! The room is functional, nothing impressive, but the staff were very helpful and the location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine D

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I won’t stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very economic. Certainly not the fanciest but that’s the point. It’s a nice cheaper option especially for the location. Easy access to train station. Lots of shopping and dining in walkable area. Near Hyde park. The breakfast was just okay and the shower temp was a bit hard to manage. But price for location it’s perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value hotel

I really enjoyed my stay at the Dolphin hotel and what a lovely building it is Nice staff and clean room and a great breakfast and lgbt and non binary friendly too
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024