London City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Marble Arch and Kensington High Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Paddington Central - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Park Lane - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Paddington Underground Station - 2 min walk
London Paddington Station - 3 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Blank Street Coffee - 2 min walk
Sawyers Arms - 2 min walk
Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - 2 min walk
Mihbaj - 2 min walk
The Dickens Tavern - 1 min walk
About this property
Dolphin Hotel
3-star hotel near Hyde Park
As a guest of Dolphin Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Dolphin Hotel also features room service (during limited hours) and a front-desk safe.
This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.
30 guestrooms or units
5 levels
2 buildings
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
No smoking on site
Dolphin Hotel offers 30 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Satellite television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
No onsite 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
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
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, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.
We should mention
One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Property is also known as
Dolphin Hotel London
Dolphin London
Dolphin Hotel Hotel
Dolphin Hotel London
Dolphin Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
How close is Dolphin Hotel to the airport?
Dolphin Hotel is 12.8 mi (61-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Hotel?
As of Jan 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Hotel on Jan 11, 2026 start from $61.49, excluding 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.
Does Dolphin Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Dolphin Hotel.
Does Dolphin Hotel offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t provided at Dolphin Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Is there a casino at Dolphin Hotel?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Dolphin Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.
Is there free parking at Dolphin Hotel?
Free parking is not available at this hotel.
Does Dolphin Hotel have a pool?
Dolphin Hotel does not have a pool.
Does Dolphin Hotel have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Dolphin Hotel to downtown London?
Dolphin Hotel is 2.1 mi away from London.
Dolphin Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Look for my review previously posted. We were to be staying there Sept 21 - 23 and then the 23 to the 28th. We lasted one night and they advertised it is a superior twin room. What a joke.
From the second that we arrived at your establishment we were thrown by just how deceiving the photos on expedia.ca were. Those depict a clean and welcoming place to stay. The dolphin hotel is the furthest thing from that. The sight of the stains on the carpet on the stairs and hallwat unsettling at best. We instantly started looking for another place to stay. The heater in the room did not work. There was a heater to plug into the wall that also did not work and had enough dust on the bottom of it for me to know that someone had not used it in years. The glasses in our room were dirt, there was hair in the shower as well. At this point, I would like to be fully refunded. The next step that I will take if that is argued with will be going to the authorities and whatever governing system you have in the city of London over cleanliness and hospitality. This is not a way to run a business. Or charge for people to stay there. I have been to hostels in Thailand that were more sanitary with less bugs. Your staff at the front desk both the night that we checked in in the morning we left were inhospitable and undeserving of a paycheck.
The bathroom and shower were tiny with horrible water temperature and flow. Everything was old and needs updating. But breakfast was OK.And location was good.
Neal
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Sharon, Edinburgh
Traveled with group
Sep 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Handy for Paddington. In an old house and I was on 4th floor so there were a lot of stairs, no lift. Not good for mobility issues.
Room was fine for one night.
Bathroom compact, shower good.
Fridge in room buzzed all night.
Did not hear outside noise.
Staff were helpful and quick.
Could leave luggage.
Excellent location. Breakfast was okay. Rooms were tiny with double bed only, pushed up against wall. Had to crawl over spouse to get up. Would not recommend double bed room for couple.
Dale
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Marie
Traveled with family
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
A nice pub just down the street for a good meal.
Staff helpful.
Marie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Andy
Traveled with family
Sep 23, 2025
Breakfast was cold, the toast was already done not fresh butter was rock hard , room was a basement very stuffy and hot, tube kept us up all night
We requested a lower level because we were traveling with an 82 year old. They never responded to tell us that wasn't an option so we assumed it was no problem. In hind sight I should have called them ahead of time, but they weren't very accomodating, so it probably wouldn't have helped us anyway. We arrived to find our room up 3 long flights of stairs with no elevator. The room was basically a dorm room. The shower was very slippery with no grab bar. It was hot in the room. We were very disappointed. We tried to move to another room and they offered us a room with bunk beds that still had flights of stairs. We attempted to get out of the reservation but they had no option for us. We should of stayed at the Hilton which was just a block or so away, but who knew. It was the only negative of our whole vacation, but we made the best of it. Our answer was to stay away from there as much as possible and that helped.
We stayed for 3 days. Excellent service! Very friendly staff. Super convenient to many places we wanted to see. Thankfully, we were able to walk because there was a stroke going on for the trains and tube which caused grid lock. Definitely would stay there again
Only few minutes to the station and a diffrent buses around the àrea too. Retaurants nearby. Good wifi connection.
Gina
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Jonathan, Kindred
Traveled with family
Aug 26, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
We traveled from the US to visit London for a few days. The location was excellent with many dining options, souvenir shops, and access to the Tube and buses. The room was clean, but small, and staff refresh towels each night. Even though the weather was 65-72degF and we slept with the window open, it was hot in the room with no airflow. The small oscillating fan they gave did nothing and we slept in minimal clothes and no covers. The bathroom was extremely small and smelled of mold but did the job I guess. Considering the price of other hotels in London, it was a reasonable room for the cost.
Great day. Right near Paddington train station so transportation was never an issue. The only thing I will say is if you have limited mobility, this may not be the place for you to stay. As there is no elevator in around four stories.