A stay at Dolphin Inn places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Paddington Central. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Kensington Gardens and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Marble Arch.
What's nearby
The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Paddington Central - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Hyde Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Kensington Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
Marble Arch - 15 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
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
Dolphin Inn offers 20 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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
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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
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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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Dolphin Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
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.
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.
Spring
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Arthur
Aug 8, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Near railway and underground which is nice, staff seemed not to care whether you stayed there or not
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.
There are several hotels in the same building, I tried staying at other hotels, but Dolphin Inn was the best.
Yasuko
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Anneli
Nov 20, 2025
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.
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.
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.