Hotel Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel
34-35 High Street, Old Town, Southampton, SO14 2HN, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
The room was lovely and clean. Ready for our arrival. Everything went smoothly. The location was perfect, and central to the town! No noise disturbances and a lovely comfy room!
United KingdomSuperb staff , booked 4 nights but had to depart after only 3 but they only charged me for 3 nights which was very generous . great location old Southampton
United KingdomThe hotel sits in town and it is well connected with the main facilities and signs in Southampton. The environment is friendly and rooms are clean and tidy.
United KingdomStaff were helpful and friendly. The room was clean and well equipped. There was very little noise, even though the hotel was quite full. We liked the central location.
United KingdomUpgraded to a better room as room with accessible shower couldn't take the wheelchair
United KingdomVery central. Efficient and helpful staff. Good car parking. The bar was very nice and the breakfast in the morning was good, maybe a little pricey for the full English but good. We would not hesitate to stay there again.
United KingdomThis location is central for shopping, wandering, meeting up for a walking tour, variety of restaurants.
United States of AmericaWe adored the flavor of the hotel. It had a lot of character. We could not have asked for a better experience. The location of the hotel could not be better. The staff was beyond helpful.
United States of AmericaEverything was wonderful including the rich history of the hotel
United States of AmericaThe staff was extremely helpful and competent with a pleasant sense of humor. Helped us with printing flight checking and car rental vouchers. Just delightful!
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Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel
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Stay in the heart of Southampton – Great location - show map
Dating back over 500 years, the 4-star Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel is the oldest hotel in the city and still has many of its original features, including Britain's largest bay windows. had her at the hotel.
Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel has its own on lot and provides free Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel.
The award-winning Signature Restaurant uses as much local produce as possible and is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Food is also available in the Oak Bar & Coffee Lounge.
All bedrooms at Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel have satellite TV, toiletries, ironing facilities and a safe. There is also 24-hour room service.
Terminals, West Quay Shopping Center, and the SeaCity Museum are all within of the hotel. St Mary's Stadium and Train Station are a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
This is our guests' favorite part of Southampton, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the heart of Southampton, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian
Private parking at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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- Some guests said the room amenities could be improved
- Some guests said the WiFi could be improved
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- Some guests said the rooms were noisy
- Some guests didn't like the shower
- Some guests said in-room temperature could be improved
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- Guests appreciated the convenient location
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- Guests enjoyed the central location
- Some guests said the area was noisy
- Guests said the area is good for shopping
See what guests loved the most:
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Charlotte
United Kingdom“The room was lovely and clean. Ready for our arrival. Everything went smoothly. The location was perfect, and central to the town! No noise disturbances and a lovely comfy room!”
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Roger
United Kingdom
“Superb staff , booked 4 nights but had to depart after only 3 but they only charged me for 3 nights which was very generous . great location old Southampton ”
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Emanuele
United Kingdom
“The hotel sits in town and it is well connected with the main facilities and signs in Southampton. The environment is friendly and rooms are clean and tidy.”
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Jane
United Kingdom
“Staff were helpful and friendly. The room was clean and well equipped. There was very little noise, even though the hotel was quite full. We liked the central location.”
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Clive
United Kingdom
“Upgraded to a better room as room with accessible shower couldn't take the wheelchair”
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Alan
United Kingdom
“Very central. Efficient and helpful staff. Good car parking. The bar was very nice and the breakfast in the morning was good, maybe a little pricey for the full English but good. We would not hesitate to stay there again.”
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Julenna
United States of America“This location is central for shopping, wandering, meeting up for a walking tour, variety of restaurants.”
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Tracy
United States of America
“We adored the flavor of the hotel. It had a lot of character. We could not have asked for a better experience. The location of the hotel could not be better. The staff was beyond helpful.”
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Julie
United States of America
“Everything was wonderful including the rich history of the hotel”
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Betty
United States of America
“The staff was extremely helpful and competent with a pleasant sense of humor. Helped us with printing flight checking and car rental vouchers. Just delightful!”
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About Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel
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Holy Rood Church0.1 miles
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St. Michael's Church0.1 miles
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Tudor House Museum0.1 miles
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Medieval Merchants House0.1 miles
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Westgate0.2 miles
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Bargate0.2 miles
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Southampton Town Walls0.2 miles
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WestQuay0.2 miles
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Mayflower Park0.3 miles
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Restaurant Coriander Lounge0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Mettricks0.3 miles
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Southampton Guildhall0.5 miles
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The Mayflower Theatre0.7 miles
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Ageas Bowl4 miles
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Beaulieu5.9 miles
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Bucklers Hard6.6 miles
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Ferry Southampton Ferry Port0.4 miles
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Southampton Airport3.8 miles
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Bournemouth Airport20.7 miles
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London Gatwick Airport56.6 miles
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Amenities of Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Bar crawls Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £5 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
- Greek
- English
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
Extra bed by request
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Extra bed by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that long term parking is only available as part of the Park and Cruise package.
For GPS, please enter Back of the Walls to enter the hotels parking lot, as it is located at the rear of the hotel.
The credit card used to book must be presented upon arrival.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
FAQs about Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel
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Room options at Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
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Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bar crawls
- Happy hour
- Walking tours
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
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Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel is 1,000 feet from the center of Southampton.
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Check-in at Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel by:
- Car 17min
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Guests staying at Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
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The prices at Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
