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2.0 of 5
42-44 Belgrave Road, London SW1V 1RG, England
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The Dover Hotel
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3.0 of 5 stars 217 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Victoria station(8)
  • Very small(5)
  • Double beds(3)
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Norwich, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Small but Clean”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
2
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Stayed here for one night during the week.

Check-in was quick and easy. We had booked the room on the hotel's webpage and after the receptionist checked the register we were handed the key to the room.

We had a double room which was small but clean. There was tea and coffee making facilities in the room along with a small flatscreen TV.

The room has an ensuite bathroom which is a tiny wet room with shower, toilet and sink. The bathroom was clean but metal fixtures were beginning to rust.

The bed was reasonably comfortable but shorter and narrower than standard british double bed size.

Reception is open 24 hours.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DoverLondon, Manager at The Dover Hotel, responded to this review
19 January 2012
We really appreciate your comments.
During the course of this year, we will be replacing most of our beds and have also began
a phased refurbishment of the bathrooms.
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channel islands
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“friendly staff, ideal for victoria station”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012
1
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we stayed at this hotel for new years eve 2011 and i was surprised at how cheap the room was as most places put up their prices for christmas and new year, the hotel was easy to get to, about 5 mins walk (maybe 10 with suitcases) and the staff were really helpful, the room was small and bathroom was tiny but that wasnt too much of an issue, the only complaint we had really was the fact there was no drawers to put clothes in, you had to live out of your suitcase but apart from that, the room was clean and had a bed for the night, which is all you need when you are in london as we were out all day and came back late in the evenings

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DoverLondon, Manager at The Dover Hotel, responded to this review
11 January 2012
We thank you for the points you have raised.
We will review the option of providing a wardrobe in the room.
It is always a balance between free space and services provided.
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Its a B&B names as a Hotel”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Hi,

I booked the hotel based on the pictures on various website including their own website. When i went there we were totally disappointed. The room was very very small, bed squeaking, bathroom smaller then my ward-robe. If they had advertised as a B&B it would have made sense but i would not have paid the GBP 75 as I was getting B&B for much cheaper price. Even the BF was not great and dint have options...

The only good thing about the place was a very good customer service and the location. The staff in the front desk was very friendly and helpful. It must be good for budget traveller (though its is pricee)

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DoverLondon, Manager at The Dover Hotel, responded to this review
11 January 2012
We were disappointed to read your reviews. However we are constrained by the size of the buildings in Central London.
It is always difficult to maintain a decent balance between free space and provide all the necessary facilities that our customer expect and prefer.

We are constantly reviewing this. A majority of our guests are happy and we have a large percentage of repeat customers.
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“Budget hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

I stayed to this hotel 2 times: 28-30 June 2002 and 09-11 December 2011.
This is a budget hotel, close to Victoria Station (3 minutes walk) and close to many atraction in London. The breakfast is poor and the room a very small. Fist time I hadn't WC in my room, second time I had toilet in my room. The room are basic and clean.

For the price payed for this hotel, in another capital of Europe I payed for 4 of 5 stars hotel.
In my country, Romania, The Dover Hotel can be like a hotel with 1 or 2 stars.
For London, this hotel have a good price for the money.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DoverLondon, Manager at The Dover Hotel, responded to this review
11 January 2012
We appreciate your comments. We have some cheaper rooms where the toilets are shared but the majority of our rooms have en-suite facilities.
We have advertised and provide a continental breakfast, which is included in the tariff. There are plenty of cafes nearby which provide English breakfast at a good price.

Our aim is to provide clean and comfortable accommodation in an excellent location at a reasonable price.
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paulhan
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“Economy and Comfort”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I was very pleasantly surprised with the comfort of the room and the en suite facilities. The decoration and the furniture was not recent but both produced a feeling that was pleasant and accommodating. The hotel is well served with late-night corner shops, pubs and restaurants in the proximity and the shopping centre at Victoria station is two minutes walk .There was a reasonable choice of TV programmes and the toast for breakfast was freshly prepared. Definitely value for money.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DoverLondon, Manager at The Dover Hotel, responded to this review
29 November 2011
Many thanks for your kind comments.

We are in the process of getting the quotes for redecoration and hopefully will gradually carry out the works over the next year.

We hope to see you again soon.
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42-44 Belgrave Road, London SW1V 1RG, England
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