Stayed here for my partners birthday and was amazed! Booked an advance purchase rate only a week before at £39!!! I admit I was kind of expecting to be put in the basement for this price but we had an amazing room; very spacious with a seperate living room area and desk. The corridors are abit of a maze but that is the only downside to this lovely hotel. We were able to check in at 11am which was a suprise and our bags were stored for us after we had checked out. Other than a slightly abrupt night porter, all staff were lovely and very helpful.

Breakfast was also included in this price which I couldnt believe and everything was cooked to order! I absolutely hate buffets and other than the cereal and pastries, it was all itemised on a menu which was served to us. Everything tasted fresh and delicious and the breakfast staff were lovely too.

As we missed out on dinner we returned yesterday to try out the menu and I loved it. I had the lamb stew with crusty bread and the crumble for dessert....it was EXACTLY what I wanted when it was rainy and -4 outside! The 2 restaurant staff were really polite and friendly and we didnt wait for anything!

Already booked to stay again; definately recommended!!

I booked a weekend away to celebrate my mums 60th Birthday; she grew up in Southampton so thought a trip down memory lane was in order! We arrived early and were greeted by warm & friendly receptionists who let us check in before 2pm which was great. My mum received a wonderful birthday card waiting for her in our room which was such a sweet thought! We dined in the signature restaurant where we were served by the best waiter in the world - attentive and nothing was too much trouble. 3 delicious courses & wine for a very reasonable price. The twin room was lovely... Everything you could ask for - we had a great nights sleep. A fab hotel with excellent staff and we'll definitely be coming back soon. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

I stayed at the Dolphin Hotel, got a last minute room for £49 which in its self is a really good price as normal days it can extend to £125,00. The room was very well modernised with top furniture and decor as well as a plasma screen TV and nice bedding and pillows. The room was tucked away from the main corridors and resturant so it was a very lovely quite area of the hotel. The only problem we had was the TV was not working and was blurred I called down stairs and staff where happy to help. They sent the duty manager up in seconds and he started too try and fix the TV and it didnt help so we got offered a room change. It was a benefit for us as the room we got changed too was double the size and a lot nicer with table and chairs. The hotel rooms come with hot drinks and biscuits which i think is a very lovely personal touch too the room. We ordered room service for food that night the food was a little cold, but I can understand it was carried by two staff members, how ever the food was very good tasting, a little expensive for the overall taste and apperance but it was a nice meal to end the night. Check out i think should be extended a little futher as 11 can be quite a rush to pack up and leave but it is a fair time. Overall the hotel itself was a lovely little place! Don't let the outisde put you off, inside its a very lovely place even though the building its self looks run down and unkept. I would reccomend this hotel too anyone, more suitable for buisness, couple and last minute.

The water from the tap was dirty. I could smell a scent of mould in the corridors and room. The breakfast was great and the bar&lobby was nice. Big minus for the porn channels. Good with the coffe and tea selection. The pressure from the tap in the bathroom was to strong, spashed all over me.