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Dolphin Inn

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A woman entering a building through a green door with a number 44 sign above it. - Dolphin Inn (London)
A blue door with the number 44 and the name "The Lodge" above it, flanked by two signs reading "Dolphin Inn". - Dolphin Inn (London)
A building facade with a blue door labeled "THE LOFT," a window with red flowers, and a blue railing. - Dolphin Inn (London)
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Close to Marble Arch and Hyde Park, Dolphin Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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

Twin Room

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

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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

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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

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a radiator, a chair, a telephone, and a television mounted on the wall.

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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

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

Family Room, Private Bathroom

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

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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

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Room

Family Room With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room

Family Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Dolphin Inn is near a metro station. Oxford Street and Bond Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Natural History Museum and London Eye. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Royal Albert Hall or Stamford Bridge Stadium. Visit our London travel guide
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44 NORFOLK SQUARE, London, England, W2 1RT

What's nearby

  • A modern urban plaza with a fitness center, a health assessment area, and a food court.
    Paddington Central
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A river with boats, a gazebo, and autumn trees.
    Hyde Park
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A statue of a woman holding a torch, with a golden roof and intricate architectural details in the background.
    Kensington Gardens
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A street sign for Oxford Circus Station with directional signs for Carnaby Street, Soho, and Tottenham Road.
    Oxford Street
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A large white archway with statues, surrounded by trees and buildings.
    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

  • Angus Steakhouse Paddington
    3 min walk
  • Blank Street Coffee
    3 min walk
  • CÉ LA VI London
    4 min walk
  • Paramount Lebanese Kitchen
    4 min walk
  • Sawyers Arms
    4 min walk

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Dolphin Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin Inn located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Paddington Central and Hyde Park. Oxford Street and Kensington Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Paddington Underground Station and London Paddington Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dolphin Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 263 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff treated us very kindly and were very receptive to our needs. The room was s very clean. Beds were comfortable and clean. Coffee, tea and fridge were available. Convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning, but otherwise very nice. Great location and breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We were in the Lodge, rather than the main part. We had to climb several flights of stairs to the top floor. The stairs are very narrow and steep. If there had been a fire, we would have no way out. The water is not potable in the room so it would have been nice to be provided a couple of bottles of water. There is a fridge and the room was clean. Staff was friendly.location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freindly staff .Clean room .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious, the beds comfortable, the 4 flights of stairs horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to lay your head

All you need for a quick stay in London. Clean, convenient and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place for the night. Great breakfast, tv working and warm room. Zoe on reception a great help too. Will be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good budget hotel

Not sure where the bad reviews come from, booked this hotel for a family of five, it's a budget hotel, which does exactly what it's designed for, gave our family a comfortable room for the night in central London at a reasonable price in a good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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