We recently stayed at the Dolphin Hotel as a family of five, and while it may not be the most luxurious option, the location truly made it worth it. The hotel is just a short walk from Paddington Station, making it incredibly convenient for getting around London. We were able to easily access the Tube and train services, as well as explore the nearby areas, including Hyde Park and Notting Hill. It was an ideal base for our family to enjoy the city. The hotel itself isn’t fancy, but it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Our room was located on the top floor, which came with a bit of a challenge—there’s no elevator, so we had to carry our luggage up several flights of stairs. It wasn’t a huge issue, but it’s something to keep in mind, especially if you’re traveling with heavy bags or little ones. Despite the stairs, the room was perfectly fine for our family. It was clean, spacious enough for all of us, and had all the basic amenities we needed. The staff were friendly and helpful, and we appreciated the quiet, relaxing atmosphere after a busy day of sightseeing. Overall, this hotel is a great, no-frills option for families visiting London. The location makes it a solid choice, and the room suited our needs just fine. If you're looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay without the luxury price tag, this hotel is definitely worth considering

I'd read negative reviews so was a bit wary. I stayed just for one night. I'd booked an economy single .. I was just going to sleep there not host a party ! I had room 274 .. up a couple of flights of stairs and sort of set on its own. It was small, had a single bed with pristine white linen, towels and a snuggly duvet. A tiny shower room..the toilet had a chain pull I haven't seen one of those for years! and very importantly a kettle! Stayed close by before so aware of train rumblings and packed earplugs .. no problems there I'd opted for breakfast, I'm not a cooked breakfast person but what i saw a family tucking in to was freshly cooked and looked lovely!! What was on offer otherwise was more than adequate.. I had a big bowl of muesli, Greek yoghurt fruit and honey, egg, cheese and toast, 2 big mugs of coffee and juice... and lots of other choices like cakes and biscuits were available I was happy with this hotel, economy yes .. but with an economy price. Sometimes people want luxury at low price hence all the negativity All the Staff were very helpful and pleasant, check in /out easy . I'd certainly stay again without hesitation x It's perfectly located for Paddington Station x Thank you Dolphin x

The fridge made a hell of a din, unplugged.. problem solved. I had problems with regulating the shower, it was scalding, I couldn't work out the cold from hot. I tried individually but both poured out hot water. I was wary of using it. I gave it a miss as I was returning home. Also the sink took 10 mins to drain. Old plumbing !! I'd have liked a bedside lamp .. Apart from that .. nothing !!

You can easily get access to this holel thanks to the transport means nearby(2 min from Paddington station). You can easily find restaurants and food stores within 5 min around the location. We were a family of 5 and the room was quite small but quiet and comfortable with its own bathroom and toilets. Sometimes you hear the underground but it does not prevent us from sleeping well. The breakfast room is very small if all residents are there at the same time: coffee eggs bread jam ham juices...everything you need is there! To conclude, we have spent a good time in this hotel.

This is the second time I stay here. The location is excellent, the breakfast is good and rooms are comfortable. I definitely recommend!

The only bad thing this time is that we had a large group of 60 students staying at the property and they were really loud. We complained to the front desk but they said they had asked them to hush and if not they were charging them a fine. They should have been more pushy with them and they should have grouped guests in same floors instead of mixing reservations. Other than that I recommend!

A central location, in a leafy green square with a public garden, 2 minutes walk from Paddington. Good value, clean and comfortable. Breakfast available and plenty of eateries closeby. Also, tea and coffee facilities, and a fridge, in the room.~ Recommended!

No lift, and I didn't fancy carrying my luggage up 3 flights of stairs, but I was offered a ground floor room.

Location close to Paddington station, decent safe area . Clean, reasonable continental breakfast.

Little step going into the bathroom needs highlighting either with some yellow tape or a warning sign. I tripped over it and bruised my arm. The shower is very very slippery, needs a bath mat. The bunk looks like a death trap, not a chance that I’d put a child up there or risk sleeping underneath it with anyone on top.

Good location close to Paddington station. Victorian row houses converted into hotels, this is one of them. Between them is a nice garden, where unfortunately there is a mess and homeless people sleep there. There are 24/7 shops in the next street. Our room was on the 4th floor, but there is no nice view, only the roofs of other houses. The house is nice, renovated. They have steep stairs. You can leave your luggage here for free. A good price for London a few hours in advance.

Pretty cozy room that met my needs even though it was on the 4th floor with no lift. But I knew this when I booked and definitely got some much needed exercise climbing the stairs.

My only real complaint is that the pillows provided could be bigger and more supportive.

Quaint little place in a nice neighborhood. Loved being close to Paddingron Station to get the Tube for daily explorations. Also some pretty good restaurants nearby. Will definitely consider staying here again if I return for another London vacation although I may see about getting a room on at least the 2nd floor.

3rd floor room was a challenge with no lift, but I definitely got much needed exercise climbing the stairs. Shower stall was pretty small. Mattress seemed pretty firm, but really not a complaint since when you travel you never get what you're used to at home.

A lovely hotel next to Paddington Station, in a lovely and quiet location with a lot of buses running around next block. Right in front of Norfolk Square, I enjoyed the sound of birds singing in the morning. Very, very nice, helpful and friendly people at the front desk.

Very small room, with extra small bathroom. No pressure of the water in the shower, very small and half broken sink, pretty claustrophobic. The room was not dirty, but was not spotless either. There was practically no space to hang my clothes. No elevators. You could hear the trains from the nearby tube station running underneath in the night. Breakfast too expensive. In general, too expensive for what it offered.