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The Dover

2.0 star property
Guest house near Buckingham Palace in London

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Front of property
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Breakfast area
Staircase
Comfort Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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42-44 Belgrave Rd, Victoria, London, England, SW1V 1RG
  • Place, Victoria Station Travel Information Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buckingham Palace
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Ben
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Single Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 95 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 95 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room (Family) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room (Family)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 84 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quint Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quint Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Heart of London.Your stay at this London City Centre guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Station Travel Information Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Ben - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • London (ZEP-Victoria Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Victoria Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Queens Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Marquis of Westminster - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Prince Of Wales - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cyprus Mangal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Victoria Taps - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Dover

Guest house near Buckingham Palace in London
The Dover offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This London guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
The Dover offers 34 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This London guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Dover Hotel
Dover Hotel London
Dover House London
Dover House
The Dover Hotel London, England
Dover London
Dover Guesthouse London
The Dover London

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dover to the airport?

The Dover is 10.4 mi (50-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Dover have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dover.

Does The Dover offer free breakfast?

The Dover does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Dover?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Dover?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Dover?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Dover have a pool?

The Dover does not have a pool.

Does The Dover have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Dover to downtown London?

The Dover is 1.2 mi away from London.

Reviews

The Dover Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 427 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raynald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Livia

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible room for a lot of money

We had to climb up five flights of stairs to our room, which had no air conditioning and was a 10 x 10 room without a toilet. We had a shared toilet in the hallway. The stairways were not safe overall the hotel was not worth anywhere close to what we paid for it
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Staircase
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

What you get for the moneh

Room was serviceable and what you’d expect for the money. Gentleman at front desk was great and made wonderful recommendations for local restaurants. The “continental breakfast” was extremely disappointing. Stale cereal or one slice of toast per person and some warm yogurt. No fruit or anything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Excellent

Loved the Dover. Super clean and comfy and roomier than I thought it would be. Bathroom / shower looked new.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Large family room with great location

I liked the large family room- a double bed and 3 single beds. It's hard to find something for a family traveling with 3 kids. Only problem was that the room smelled when we arrived. Breakfast was basic, but good: toasted white bread, jam, cereal, milk, tea, coffee, yoghurt. Location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lloyd

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not what I had booked. Hotel offered to give me a 2nd room, but not next to my current room. I was not going to split up my kids. No A/C and fan didn’t work. Attendant offered very little help
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
It was ok. Old carpet on the floor, tiny bathroom and no AC, which made sleeping tough with the heat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amal

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Damon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location near Victoria station, shopping, dining, and areas of interest. The only issue was the lack of air conditioning as we visited when it was hot and humid. Otherwise it was a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Iris

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lona

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were too small the breakfast was terrible and it was very out dated. Will never go there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like most of it. Just two issues, too hot needs AC and tv did not work. Over-all it was great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area, super friendly staff. I will choose the same hotel and room for my next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tommy, MIAMI

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room #23. The window only opens about 6 inches and there is no air conditioning. All we had was a small fan. It had to be about 100 degrees in the room. The temperature was cooler outside the hotel. We did not sleep either night. We are from Miami and can handle the heat but this was really bad. Possibly a safety issue for somebody with health issues. The hotel needs to disclose this on their website that they do not have air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Convenient location and surprisingly quiet! Room clean, but at the very top of the building with no lift. The blurb does point out "no lift". But it was horribly stuffy and hot, even with tbe fan going throughout the night. The man who checked us in was helpful and friendly. This is in contrast to the staff serving breakfast the following morning. There were several problems with the breakfast: 1 Absolutely no concession for gluten free guests. Nothing. 2 No fresh or tinned fruit to eat INSTEAD of glutinous bread. 3 No choice of toast types, just white. When I queried and asked for brown bread the reply was, "we only have white." So we both ended up with yoghurt and coffee for breakfast, and left the four slices of white toast on the table. Moral of the story: if you have dietary needs don't thiink you’ll be eating breakfast there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Close to tube and rail. Lots of restaurants close by
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Unfortunately my mother died and had to interrupt my stay from 4 to 1 day and the manager didn’t approve my refund even after offering price of death, besides that, the room was old, stained carpets, breakfast was a toast or cereal, not really breakfast, the only plus was the location, and the staff , other than that do yourself a favor an pay more for a better place where you are not jus one number but a person that might have a last minute death in the family to have some consideration for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Siladitya

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

Short and quick stay

Value for money. Overall condition of the hotel was ok but there is room for improvement w.r.t cleanliness and furniture. Reception staff was quick and nice. 10 mins walk to Victoria bus/train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everyone at the Dover was wonderful and quite helpful. The rooms are very old and if you are picky about quality of beds/ carpets/ tile- this is not the place for you. However the cleaning of the staff is wonderful, towels/ sheets all very nice. We did not wake up in time for breakfast. The hotel is in a great location which was why we picked it and compared to the prices of other hotels it is reasonable. We were happy! There is a safe you can use and they let you store luggage before and after your reservation time! All in all I would recommend with the caveat of the old and worn interior.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nimrata

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025