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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
Reception
32-inch TV with satellite channels
Triple Room
Triple Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

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32-34 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Marble Arch
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 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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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 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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Economy Single Room

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

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Superior Double Room

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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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(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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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

London

At Dolphin Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Plus you'll find multilingual staff, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Marble Arch and Baker Street.

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

  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mihbaj - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bonne Bouche Catering - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Dolphin Hotel offers 30 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • 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.

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: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from 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 on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dolphin Hotel?

Dolphin Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Hotel?

As of 1 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Hotel on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$163.67, 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.

Does Dolphin Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dolphin Hotel?

No, Dolphin Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dolphin Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Dolphin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 227 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 910 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

6/10 Okay

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
A nice pub just down the street for a good meal. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Verified traveller

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

One night at the Dolphin

The room was quite small, just barely wider than the twin bed therein. Some evening noise from adjacent buildings, which did 'stop' around 11pm or so. The fan helped me to sleep that night, and it was an overnight stop for me so I could catch an early plane out of Heathrow the next day. The price was good; however, I would not stay for more than a day - even though it is conveniently located close to Paddingon and Hyde Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking to the underground getting to the
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel needs an overhaul; not appropriate for older people unable to carry luggage to 3rd floor. I've been coming here for many years, nothing has changed. It's such a convenient but needs much upgrading. Staff are wonderful in assisting any way they can but I'm not likely to come here in future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Access to everything, and outlook over the square.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jenna

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Ben

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Dominic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Très bien situé. Près des services et de la station de métro Paddington.Grande chambre pour la famille. Très bon service .Point négatif, très bruyant car on entend les métro passer. Pas d'air climatisé.
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

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, affordable hotel near Paddington Station. Small room but worked well for a couple of nights to easily get around London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Wishart

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

10/10 Excellent

Sreeparna, Houston

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no elevator and staff are only available at limited times to assist if at all. No commitment to help. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynley, Taupo

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

6/10 Okay

Alex

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Room ok, breakfast limited.

There was work happening to front of building where bedroom was situated and this was not communicated before the stay. Breakfast choice was poor and want ready at start of opening.
Stayed 1 night 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

Stephen

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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