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Dolphin Inn

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 10-minute walk to Hyde Park

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi
City view from property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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44 NORFOLK SQUARE, London, England, W2 1RT
  • Place, Paddington Central
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Family Room, Private Bathroom

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

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Basic Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Family Room With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Family Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6

Single Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Bathroom | Shower, towels

Twin with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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 Kensington Gardens. 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

  • St Mary's Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paddington Central - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marble Arch - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Paddington Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 4 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mihbaj - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zanchi Korean Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪It's All Greek to Me - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Inn

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 10-minute walk to Hyde Park
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 securing valuables and luggage storage.
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
  • 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.

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.

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 16 minutes on foot from Marble Arch. You'll also find Oxford Street and The British Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Dolphin Inn?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

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.

Are there hot tubs at Dolphin Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Dolphin Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Dolphin Inn.

Dolphin Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 231 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valérie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

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

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Very uncomfortable beds

The mattresses had divots in middle and desperately need replacing. Staff were lovely place was clean but old
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

PINJIANG

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
We felt thankful to find a 6 bed room (3 bunk beds) for our 2 adult and 4 kid family. The location is fantastic as it’s only an 5 minute walk from Paddington Station, and there’s a park across the street for picnics. Paddington has an express train from LHR, and has tube access to central tourist sites. Staff cleaned our room and brought fresh towels daily. There was a mini fridge, fan and kettle there, too. No potable water or air conditioning, though. Also, there’s no elevator so we had 80 steps up to our room. We didn’t mind, but that’s what to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Maurizio

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not so good. Door to room did not work, so was given another room on 4th floor (had to carry large luggage up there) with a bank bed with soft mattress, not comfy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent if you are in town to see the sights. 10 minute walk to Paddington Station. Many restaurants, gift shops and grocery stores within minutes of walking. Amenities are sparse, however, we were not in our room much as we were just in town for a few days to see the sites of London so location was key for us. Place was clean and staff was friendly. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Maria, Hobart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I rarewly give negative comments but this place almost gave me a heart attack! We were given a room up the 4th floor, with 8 flights of staurs! Thankfully we got medium sized luggage but still it was hard negotiating the steep stairs. In our 60's, which could be glemaed from he detrails I hgave given earlier for online check in they sure knew our health sitiuation. Anyway, we did it, but despite the friendly staff, especially the guy at check out (African American guy possibly, not sure, sorry) I am not going back here. There was no aircon here too, we had to open the window to let the fresh air in. I cannot imagine it comfy in summer. The beds were sagging and too low, even for a short person like me. I bumped my head a few times. I was scared my hub will break the upper bink bed, oh dear..Just not a very pleasant stay, I'm sorry to say. The rooms in France were way better than our London hotels. Even the one in Abu Dhabi airport was way nicer and cheaper. I am not sure how they are able to charge too much for a crappy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

WenChun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No lift, no proper hot water for shower, it has bed bugs
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location is awesome. Super close from Paddington Station. The staff was very kind and tried to accommodate our needs. Room wasn't too bad also. For this price, it was pretty satisfying. The shower was warm and TV worked well. However, I had to comment that our room was right on top of SUBWAY!!! I was unable to sleep because every 5 minutes, the whole room was rumbling....

2/10 Terrible

Daniela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

No drinkingwater, smelly towels

The 'clean' towels were very smelly. There was no drinking water in the room, and the staff did not draw our attention to this act even though we were with small children. We did not get water, we had to buy it or ourselves, which was difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

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

A great hotel well located

I had a single room, it was very small with a really narrow single bed but it was comfortable, clean and with coffee/tea facilities and a fridge too. The room was nice on warm on arrival. For the money you cant go wrong really, great location around shops and restaurants and a stroll from the tube. Breakfast was listed as a cooked breakfast but it was basically scrambled egg and then cold meat, cheese etc.. OK though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jyothis

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy

Very handy for transport links.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, Baltic

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

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