Dolphin Hotel
32-34 Norfolk Square, London · Hotel
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A 20-room townhouse hotel on Norfolk Square near Paddington Station, with free on-site parking rare for central London.
About Dolphin Hotel
Free on-site parking is not something many central London hotels can offer, but the Dolphin Hotel manages it from its address on Norfolk Square, just a short walk from Paddington Station. The square itself sits in a quiet residential pocket, giving the hotel a calmer feel than its location so close to a major terminal might suggest.
The hotel has 20 rooms, generally described as clean and comfortable with decent-sized bathrooms and strong showers. There's no lift, so anyone with heavy luggage should bear the stairs in mind when booking. Mornings bring a choice of traditional English or continental breakfast, and the on-site restaurant and bar cover evening food and drinks, with room service also available. Guests can rely on free WiFi, laundry service, luggage storage and a small garden, and the hotel has meeting rooms for those combining business with their stay.
Beyond the hotel, the surrounding streets offer a good spread of pubs, restaurants and other eateries, while Paddington's transport links put Hyde Park and the wider city within easy reach.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Great location, shops and parks are around and close to metro station. Breakfast is awesome. Also there are many options for dinning out. Only the room is little squeezed and no AC. If you're afraid of cold, then it'll be fine.
a month ago · via Google
Great location with easy access to everything we needed (lots of restaurants, cafes and across the train station). The rooms were a good size, though they could have been a bit cleaner and the hotel is a little outdated. That said, the service was excellent throughout our stay, and the breakfast was definitely worth it — a continental spread, but surprisingly decent and satisfying. Overall, a solid stay with great service in a convenient spot.
5 months ago · via Google
What a great stay! This hotel was brilliant value, great location, 5 mins from Paddington Station, nice roomy bedroom, very clean, comfy bed and pillows and plenty of choice on the continental breakfast. Friendly, accommodating staff, I could leave my luggage after checking out. And they ran out to find mecafter I left my sunglasses. Would recommend. Also, a lovely compact green park right outside.
4 months ago · via Google
Stayed at The Dolphin Hotel for one night with colleagues. We were given a warm welcome by reception. My room was spacious but basic but it was very clean. We visited during the heatwave and sadly no rooms have air con. I had a fan in my room but all it did was blow warm air about, didn't cool my room at all. Bathroom was the smallest I've ever seen in any hotel, again it was clean and had toilet, sink and shower. It is above the underground and you can hear the trains rumbling but wasn't too bad (my room was on first floor) I didn't have breakfast as I don't usually have it when I'm home, but I did go down to the breakfast room for a coffee. Staff were welcoming and offered a selection of cereal, yoghurt and full English was made to order for my colleagues Over all, a good stay overnight but air con would have made all the difference in a more comfortable stay
a month ago · via Google
People say this hotel offers clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms with good showers, and guests enjoy the delicious traditional English or continental breakfast, all within a quiet area near Paddington Station.
Other reviews mention there can be no lift, which can be difficult with luggage.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- 32-34 Norfolk Square, London, W2 1RS Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 32-34 Norfolk Square, London
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- London