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Dolphin Hotel

2.0 of 5
32 - 34 Norfolk Square | Paddington, London W2 1RS, England (Bayswater / Notting Hill / Lancaster Gate )
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Manchester
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Stayed here as I needed a room for the night for a friends party. As a budget hotel and a place to bunk down it was fine. I was on the top floor in a basic room and although the decor wasn't great it was clean and the bathroom was modern. Shower didn't work well though. Overall happy with what... More

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Scotland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Three of us stayed here for one night as we were flying from Heathrow next day. I was horrified to find there was no lift but that was my fault for not noticing this at the time of booking. The breakfast room is positively tiny which must be a nuisance for those in a hurry. The only reason I would... More

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Henfield, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I stayed here with my boyfriend for one night last month, we weren't expecting much as it was just an overnighter in cheap accommodation for London. The location was perfect, almost on the doorstep of the underground with, shops, pubs and restaurants all around. The room we requested was a double room which turned out to be single beds pushed... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013

It's a simple, but clean hotel close to Paddington Station, area which has, in my opinion, the best transport network within the city, as you can go practically anywhere by catching one single underground train (no connections needed) or one single bus. In the area there are also lots of shopping facilities. The price is very good for what it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

we spent 3 nights there and booked two rooms for 4 persons each and we had a very nice staying there. even if the rooms needs a refreshing, the service was really good. All personnal we saw was really helpfull and very nice especially FARSHAD at the reception and MARIA as well. They were both great, smily and really helpfull... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

I was supposed to be in the Shakespeare hotel same street a couple of doors before. However, I was not surprise to discover the same indoor old fashion but so British style. I liked it. Honestly the service is minimalist but it doesn't really matter because Paddington is a very convenient location to visit London. The bedroom is clean and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013 via mobile

Stayed here as I needed a room for the night for a friends party. As a budget hotel and a place to bunk down it was fine. I was on the top floor in a basic room and although the decor wasn't great it was clean and the bathroom was modern. Shower didn't work well though. Overall happy with what... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

This hotel is part of a property with long-term rentals. We had booked a two-bedrom apartment, but werp upgraded to a three-bedroom apartment (as there were some problems with the apartment we had booked). The apartment was very large, and was probably an apartment for long-term leases. The only problem was thai there was no Heathrow in one of the... More

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Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

The Dolphin hotel is just a short walk from Paddington Station which made it attractive, however there are a number of Hotels in the square so you may get a better deal just turning up. The hotel itself is quite nice. The room I had (single) was quite nice and modern. The heating was great, infant possible to good as... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Stayed for 2 nights second weekend of March. Overall the stay was pleasant, the staff hospitable, the room clean and neatly decorated. The definite pluses were that the room had a water kettle and cups, there was enough space and the shower was quite ok for an old building in London. The only two things that were not so nice,... More

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Also Known As:
Best Western London
Dolphin Hotel London
Address: 32 - 34 Norfolk Square | Paddington, London W2 1RS, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > London > Bayswater / Notting Hill / Lancaster Gate 
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #703 of 1,076 hotels in London
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Dolphin Hotel occupies an attractive Victorian building, first built in the 1850's and is situated in a tree lined square around 100 yards away from Paddington main line and underground stations. ... more   less 
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