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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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Classic hotel facade with a symmetrical design, evenly spaced windows, and decorative moldings.
Cozy retreat with three single beds, a stone fireplace, and wooden headboards.
Cozy retreat with a potted plant and a view.
Comfortable accommodations feature a bed, dresser, and cabinet.
Enjoy a cozy atmosphere in this elegantly furnished living room with a fireplace, comfortable sofa, and beautiful views of the outdoors.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Three single beds with white linens and patterned bedspreads are arranged in a row against a cream-colored wall, adorned with equestrian paintings.

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic design with two single beds, bedside tables, and a wooden wardrobe, plus a cozy seating area.

Triple Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, a TV, and a dresser, plus a table and chairs for a quiet moment.

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in this classic room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a desk with a chair.

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Three single beds with white linens and patterned bedspreads are arranged in a row against a cream-colored wall, adorned with equestrian paintings.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Cozy retreat with a single bed, patterned bedspread, and wall-mounted lamp.

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Classic hotel room with a large bed, wooden door, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Economy Single Room

Relax in a cozy space with a neatly made bed, flat-screen TV, and convenient table.

Economy Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace.

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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), tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • 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 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 Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station is 8 minutes.

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Dolphin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 863 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 863 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 863 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 863 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 863 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

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was great, around the corner from paddington station, great cafes, restaurants nearby, the staff at the hotel was great, and the breakfast was good too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wai Bing

Liked: Staff & service
The location is really good, it close to the train station, restaurant and shopping center. The bed is noise when roll over. Staff is nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly adequate for our needs. Round the corner from Paddington station. This is a Budget Hotel….so basic but clean friendly and by the beautiful Norfolk Gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness
Good hotel for the price. Great location next to Paddington station, but because of that, you can hear the trains at night and in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just had a one night stopover between train journeys. It's clean, comfortable and only a couple of minutes from the station. Would definitely use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to the station. Little hot in the room but a fan was provided. Love the fridge so helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Sreeparna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, close to most tourist attractions! Breakfast was ample. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

location & quality & condition of hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, just blocks from the paddington station and the hop on off bus is right on the corner. I would recommend this hotel and would gladly stay there again. But be aware there is no air conditioning and there are a decent amount of stairs to tote your luggage up if you get rooms on higher floors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location really near to Paddington station. Hotel totally fine for a one night stay, but the room was very small and the bed very hard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No comp drinking water, no AC, very small room for 4. It’s probably a pov of a tourist since we are not from UK.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were on the fourth floor which was a 92nd second stair climb. The bathroom was the size of an RV bathroom with shower and there were four single beds. It was perfect. Great wifi, decent breakfast, friendly staff. The circle line runs it but the underground is part of the culture of London.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking to the underground getting to the
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, close to public transportation, very convenient ! Breakfast OK , but if you have to leave early morning, they do not offer a breakfast bag.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Regan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
simple and easy. in a good area, especially for transit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my short stay at the Dolphin Hotel, and would happily have stayed longer, or stay again. The only downside is the lack of air con (but a fan was provided) and the lack of lift given I had a large suitcase. Otherwise, it was a clean and tidy room with everything needed, and being so close to Paddington Station made getting around London very easy. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. For the price paid, I found this hotel great value. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is too old and dirty especially the public areas not the room, that was too small. They should be rated as a 1 and a half star not a 3 as they pubish in the networks
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, rooms and inside are clean. There's a park across and surrounding buildings have renovations. The rooms are hot and a gap on the balcony opens for cool air, but people smoke right outside and fills the room like they are inside. If there's a.c I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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