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Dolphin Inn

3.0 star property

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Property entrance
Front of property
A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, a wooden floor, a window with red curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A view through a window with white blinds, revealing a building with multiple stories, a balcony, and a tree in the foreground.
A building facade with a blue door labeled "THE LOFT," a window with red flowers, and a blue railing.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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44 NORFOLK SQUARE, London, England, W2 1RT
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Street
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room

A room with bunk beds, a desk with a hairdryer, a television, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, Private Bathroom

A small, simple room with a single bed, a wooden dresser, and a door leading to another room.

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room, Private Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window and curtains.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Travel crib, WiFi (free), individually decorated, individually furnished

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, a wardrobe, and a small chair.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Private Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a desk and a window overlooking a building.

Family Room, Private Bathroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small table.

Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Travel crib, WiFi (free), individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Travel crib, WiFi (free), individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

Dolphin Inn places you in London City Centre, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Hyde Park and Oxford Street. This 20-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Paddington Central - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oxford Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marble Arch - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • London Paddington Station - 4 min walk
  • Paddington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪CÉ LA VI London - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Angus Steakhouse Paddington - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Inn

Guests staying at Dolphin Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a vending machine. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 24-inch TVs with digital channels.

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 6.5 for adults and GBP 6.5 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Dolphin Inn London
Dolphin London
Dolphin Inn Hotel
Dolphin Inn London
Dolphin Inn Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Dolphin Inn?

Dolphin Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Inn?

As of Jul 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Inn on Aug 23, 2026 start from $79, 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.

What can I see around Dolphin Inn?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a short 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and also 14 minutes on foot from Oxford Street. You'll also find Marble Arch and Kensington Gardens less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Dolphin Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Dolphin Inn include a casino on the premises?

No, Dolphin Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Dolphin Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Dolphin Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Dolphin Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Dolphin Inn offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Dolphin Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Dolphin Inn.

Does Dolphin Inn have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Dolphin Inn?

The closest major airport to Dolphin Inn is London City Airport (LCY), which is 11.3 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17.3 mi away (47-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Dolphin Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Dolphin Inn.

Dolphin Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 257 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean tidy room, good polite Staff, nice breakfast, 2 minutes walk to Paddington Tube Station...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and close to public tea
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kristoffer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a solo traveller for three nights, this was perfectly adequate. Couple of minutes walk from Paddington station with the Stansted airport coach. Not the roomiest of rooms but clean and hot shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Letisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops nearby. Neat rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Geraldine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The best thing about this place is the location. Staff politeness varies but it ok overall, and breakfast is a good effort. Room for improvement regarding wifi (no wifi connection during our stay), condition of the room (we stayed at the Dolphin Inn side of the building, which felt a bit neglected), and noise (nothing can be done about the trains, but the walls and ceilings feel rather thin).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was clean and comfy. Bunk beds which is difficult to sit if tall like myself They call it an Inn but it is more hostel like. I would stay if only sleep needed but not for a time out
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. 5 mins away from Paddington station and short walk to Hyde Park. Felt safe, nice area. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two minutes walk to Paddington Tube. Quiet street. Nice staff. Good continental breakfast. Nice bed linen. Good shower. Tap water is tank based, so fine for tea. Filtered tap cold water is provided a few doors down at sister hotel, which actually works well, as you can also fill your water bottles, before you set off to explore London. You are very near the tube station so you can hear the trains passing under you, on the ground floor but it did not affect my sleep at all. Overall, for a reasonable price hotel, in good location, I think it is a really good stop over.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zahraa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this hotel since it was clean, staff were nice, and the area surrounding was safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

PHILLIPA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located and ver close to Paddington Station.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An annual trip back to a city I lived in for fourteen years. Hotel so handy with underground lines close and a great range of eating places.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Near railway and underground which is nice, staff seemed not to care whether you stayed there or not
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot, reasonable price. Staff super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Whenever visiting London, I tend to stay in similar hotels in Paddington, and this was similar to all others. Economical. Convenient to transportation. Friendly staff. Room provided what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a worn down older hotel, the nonpotable water from the tap was a surprise for me, there are serveral convenience stores to buy bottles nearby though. Check in and out was a bit haphazard and check out was literally just drop the keycard off at the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yasuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are several hotels in the same building, I tried staying at other hotels, but Dolphin Inn was the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

PINJIANG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like this place, although the space is kind of limited. The location is perfect, Paddington station is just around the corner. There are tons of food choice in the area. Hotel staff is very kind and helpful. The room is clean, and the bed is comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K

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

Fantastic stay.

Everything you need for a short stay in London. We were that impressed with the property and location that we plan to stay again in August.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela Mae

check-in and check out is hassle-free.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zahraa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel since the staff were really friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable and the area was safe and nice. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Anneli

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were friendly. Room walls were paper thin. Other guests were VERY noisy. Shower took an age to warm up and was then alternately boiling and freezing. Room was cold, luckily I was sole occupant of a twin room so used bith duvets. Bed was comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025