We live in Dolphin Square and went for an impromptu meal on a bank holiday weekend. The menu was reasonable, including a range of starters, salads, steaks, mains, sides, and desserts. I was a little disappointed they didn't have chicken wings which I originally wanted, but my second choice of seared tuna salad was solid. Service was very nice. The server checked on us multiple times, and he was very apologetic when the wings weren't available. Ambience is very neighbourhood-like. As part of the broader Dolphin Square establishment, you get both its residents, gym members, and visitors alike. The only reason why I'm giving three instead four stars is that it didn't have any "wow" factor. A great place for a solid meal, but nothing too memorable. read more

The Dolphin House (aka Dolphin Square, aka Dolphin Apartments, aka Dolphin Square Hotel, aka...) is a lovely complex of serviced apartments located in Pimlico, London. The location is not very central with regards to the big sights in London, but it's quite close to the Pimlico tube station which will get you anywhere pretty fast and it's nice to have some perspective and not be right on top of all the touristy areas. The apartments are quite nice, very clean, and well set up. Though, they are not nearly as spacious and pretty as they are presented on the website. We booked a 1 br, and got a 2 br which was very handy for our extra bags and much appreciated. The apartment had flat screen tv's, tasteful furniture and decor, and a well set up kitchen with all the appliances you could need (even a washing machine)! They also have a heap of facilities on premises like a sport club, pool, and shopping area. Now for the down points - the internet service is infuriatingly poor. It could have been the single most horrendous internet experience I've had since the days of dial up! I was particularly steamed because I had a heap of work to do online and nothing worked. There's no IT guy there, and the front desk was useless. They claim to offer high speed wifi with 4mb speeds but I was running tests online and getting mostly 0.25mb to 0.50mb when I wasn't getting kicked off the network. This is a bit technical for the every day user but when I ran line quality tests, they had a ping time of 2000ms and a data packet loss rate of 25%. In short, the internet didn't work. I probably wouldn't mind so much if it was free, but they charge 30 pounds a week to use it! For that kind of price, how about furnishing a signal that doesnt boot off the user when he tried to do crazy things like go to google.com. Also, while I'm not a huge tv fan, they give you no premium channels, so you don't get CNN, ESPN, FoxNews, or anything like that. Just a heap of local channels which are fair at best. Finally, the Dolphin House has an ultra modern fire alarm system which goes off all the time. In 12 days, there have been no less than 4 false alarms, and who knows how many more when we weren't around. The ones in the daytime are not nearly as bad as the ones at 2am. You wake up and you're like "what the hell, do I run out, do I ignore it?". While it's there for an essential purpose, their system definitely needs some fine tuning. In the end, despite my gripes, the complex is great and the service is top notch. It's a great place to stay if you are coming to London for an extended period of time. read more

Our place to stay when in London town. The first time we came here we got the 1 bedroom which was amazing. In addition to a good size bedroom with a kind bed and 300 thread count linens and proper pillows, you also get a living room that has a couch and flat screen tv. The bedroom also has a flatscreen tv so wherever you are you can turn on the tube. The bathroom was very large, esp for european hotel standards. 2 sinks!! The kitchenette was nice to have even tho we never used it. The last time we came here we could only get into the "run of house" room which is a standard hotel room. No separate living room, but you still get a good sized bathroom and the room itself is about as large as any other hotel in London so it wasn't too bad at all. I agree that the internet service here is awful. We've never gotten the in-room PC to work and the front desk is useless in this regard. The best thing about Dolphin is the location, it's in a quiet area near the Thames river. It's only a short 3-5 min walk to the Pimlico station where you can catch the Victoria line. Best thing is when you get on and go northbound (towards everyplace you want to go), it's usually empty since it gets full on the next stop, Victoria. And being off the Victoria line is easy to connect to any other line that goes to all the parts of London. Another nice bit about Dolphin is they have a lot of services like a small convenience store, a laundromat/dry cleaner, shoe repair, hair salon etc. It doesnt have certain hotel amenities but for someone that already knows the town pretty well (or doesnt) it's a much better option than most out there. read more

The place where people who live in Dolphin Square who forgot to organise their delivery from Ocado go to eat. One of the residents in her slippers and dressing gown the night I went. Consequently locals getting sozzled at the bar stare at incomers. Pricey for what you get, food nice, gastropub standard. Huge plasma telly blasting out football above the fireplace. Would only go again if I forgot to organise my Ocado delivery. read more

Without many pretensions this restaurant serves as a place to grab a bite and go. Ideally after visiting the very chic gym that is located in the same compound of buildings. The day I went I had a light, but I took interest in the info they had on the menus, which are printed in recycled paper. It seems they have tried to make this restaurant a very eco friendly place, using only products form the very shi-shi Daylesfordorganic, this guys have great ingredients but they are not cheap, so a paid 4.95 for a ham and cheese sandwich. It's pricy considering that the same sandwich with a really good taste from Prêt a Manger for almost half that price. Still I give kudos to the people here for trying to give good food, great products, and a good dose of eco-conscience. read more

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The good: cute clean not far from the tube nice neighborhood good indoor pool The annoying: housekeeping will call non-stop to clean the room when you are trying to sleep in anyone that comes up to your room will have to leave his or her passport at the front desk no air conditioning read more

Been several times lately and every time has been great, young lady with black hair really took care of us last time and thought something had to be written. I live in Pimlico and never knew of the little gem that is Dolphin Square, lovely surroundings, a relaxed ambience and everyone I met couldn't have been more helpful and polite. Food was very close to exceptional, great value and quality Lamb Chops and I had the Burger for my main course (which was exceptional!). Cheap considering the location and open pretty much all day. Turning into a regular! read more

I had an amazing stay here in London this weekend. The flat was spacious (for a European hotel), clean and sophisticated. The bedroom had a huge closet, bed, tv, and its own door, allowing privacy and gives off the impression of a real flat. The bathroom was huge and clean with lots of fluffy clean towels. Soaps and shampoos were replaced each day, so we never ran out. The salon had a faux fireplace, tv, huge mirror, coffee table, desk, two chairs with a matching table between, a huge comfy couch (where I crashed), and a door -allowing the salon to serve as a second private bedroom. The mini kitchen was clean and had everything one would need for a long term stay: complimentary instant coffee and teas, kettle, a set of knives, eating and cooking utensils, pots and pans, cups and saucers, plates and bowls, a washing machine (for clothes), oven, stove and microwave. Room service cleaned the flat each day, making the stay even more enjoyable -no cleaning up after myself. Complimentary breakfast at the Dolphin Cafe was included, it isn't really vegan friendly and the Cafe has a dark interior -like eating inside a cave, and also a view of the indoor pool. I didn't really like the fact that it overlooked the pool because I could smell the chlorine. I also didn't like how they did not have a patio seating area, especially since the Dolphin House has a nice garden area, aka the Dolphin Square. I most definitely had a great stay here. The neighbourhood in which this hotel is located is nice, quiet and friendly. Very safe and not crazy urban at all. There's a real sense of community and sophistication here. I'm officially spoiled..... as if I wasn't to begin with! =P My friends love me! read more

terrible, really terrible. went last night for a friends birthday dinner. we asked for olives for a pre dinner bite for the table. they said they didnt serve olives but had some in the kitchen. brought out about 7 olives in the smallest bowl possible......and then charged £2.75 for the pleasure. ordered t bone steak, medium. the steak was soooo thin! and for £18.75 i was shocked. they need to learn a thing or 2 from the butcher and grill in battersea about portion size!. one diner asked for the duck and asked for it to come "pink" the server didnt know what she meant. needless to say it didnt come pink. wouldnt recommend this place to anyone. read more

Pimlico is a quiet part of London, only 1 or 2 stops away from Central London. Dolphin House is 3 blocks from the Underground station. I stayed in a "single" for 10 days recently. That included a "King" bed which was really 2 twins that were pushed together. The "dip" in the middle was a bit annoying, but not a big deal. It also included a sink, microwave, refrigerator and some plates / utensils. Larger rooms also have a stove and washer/dryer. There is a laundry room in the basement with 6 washers and 5 dryers and they are free to use. The hotel was clean, quiet, well staffed and a bit cheaper than other parts of London. it has recently been remodeled, and seems to have been well done. My bath had limestone tiles on the wall, modern sink and tub -- and the BEST shower I've ever had in London. Lots of hot water! Unlike the other reviewer I didn't experience any false fire alarms. And my internet service worked well -- but I used the "Guest1" network, not the one that required me to do some configuration on the Dell PC hidden behind the flat panel TV. I agree there isn't CNN or premium channels, but I was in London to go out -- not to watch TV. I stayed here because a friend stayed about 4 years ago and highly recommended it. I second his recommendation. BTW, it is much cheaper to book and pre-pay for your stay. But the downside is there are no refunds if you decide to leave early. It was cheaper to book via Orbitz than any other site I found. read more

This place offers a lot for the price. comfortable, attractive rooms, lovely pool (gets very crowded at peak times -- after work -- ) pleasant restaurant/bar. beautiful grounds. I know London well -- was born here -- and this is an exceptionally nice place. I got a good deal through a website...helpful staff available 24/7 Thanks Theresa ... ...little arcade of shops for essential items is a great advantage, as well as a bank machine outside. i like the fact it's so near the river walk ...and the Tate. read more

Hidden gem! You get a whole, small apartment with a kitchen, living room, etc. Great if you are going to be in the city for a while. You also get access to a really amazing sports club. It's in a great area. Ideal for people on business. read more