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Dolphin Inn

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

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Front of property
Family Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi
Restaurant
City view from property
The Dolphin Inn, near Marble Arch and Baker Street, offers a vibrant location. Travelers enjoy in-room WiFi and practical luggage storage. Start your day with a continental breakfast, and rely on our attentive staff to meet your needs throughout your stay.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Travel crib
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Travel crib
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, travel crib, free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Travel crib
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
44 NORFOLK SQUARE, London, England, W2 1RT

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marble Arch - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 2.1 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
  • ‪Bonne Bouche Catering - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪It's All Greek to Me - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Inn

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Marble Arch and Baker Street, Dolphin Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 24-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Travel cribs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolphin Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dolphin Inn?

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. Marble Arch and Kensington Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Paddington Underground Station and London Paddington Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Dolphin Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 227 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rita

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

CATIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel pulito, personale gentile e disponibile e zona tranquilla e comoda ai mezzi di trasporto.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pulita,si dorme comodi e buona colazione anche senza glutine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A room with a view....2 mins walk from Paddington....and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon séjour pour un groupe scolaire, le personnel à la réception etait très professionnel (une personne à l'arrivée dont j'ai oublié le nom et Medhi à notre départ). Je recommande.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Maurizio

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela Mae

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

6/10 Okay

Lucy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sergio R

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

London vacaction

Excelente trato. Check in y check out rápido. Limpio.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jia

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

8/10 Good

Simon

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

6/10 Okay

Helen

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....

10/10 Excellent

K

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

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

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