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Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel

4-star property
34-35 High Street, Southampton, England 044 511 21 42
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2.9 out of 5
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"Firstly I’d like to commend the staff. They bent over backwards to help, they were warm, friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble and my b ... " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 20 Apr 2018

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the helpful staff at Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from WestQuay Shopping Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.

  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy British cuisine while dining at Signature
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Steps from Tudor House and Garden and 6 minutes on foot from WestQuay Shopping Centre
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel ratings based on 14 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.9 out of 5 3.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel

Everyone (6) Couples (6) Family (2)
2 out of 5
The room was like a room you would expect in a Do’er’ Upper property. Stained carpets, stained chair, brown curtains, bathroom clean but old. Bed was spotless but just made up with a sheet. Found duvet in wardrobe but it was so heavy it was too hot to sleep under but a sheet alone was too cold. Bed was comfortable. Couldn’t find light switch to switch off side lights so ended up unscrewing bulbs. Welcome at reception was just here is your card and room no. No info about breakfast given, so I didn’t bother. Walls in room obviously not that thick as I was woken up at 3am by guest next door throwing up. Street noise loud. Windows not double glazed. I chose restaurant as it was a Mercure assuming a chain with minimum standards. How wrong I was.

Posted by on 9 Oct 2021

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2 out of 5
Late room availability waited 2 hours no shampoo shower gel available out of stock not very clean.

Posted by on 16 Aug 2021

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2 out of 5
Down at heel. No free upgrade at check in as per booking. Given bedroom and the bathroom had no shower curtain or screen. Spoke to reception who offered a new room which we accepted as it was nicer. Overall the hotel promised a lot but failed to deliver. I feel sorry for the staff working there. Oh and it wasn't very clean

Posted by , from Herts on 12 Oct 2020

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1 out of 5
Worst hotel I’ve stayed in a long time! Room was awful, dirty and small. Dust, hairs, marks on the floor! Avoid!

Posted by on 24 Aug 2020

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2 out of 5

Posted by on 13 Oct 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Nov 2019 by Lauren

Thank you for taking the time in sharing your experiences, I am sorry you left disappointed. It is our hope we have the opportunity in welcoming you to the hotel again in the future. Kind Regards, Lauren Sutton, Hotel Manager

5 out of 5
Firstly I’d like to commend the staff. They bent over backwards to help, they were warm, friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble and my boyfriend and I had a wonderful stay. I asked for a romantic quiet room and we were put in the Azure suite which was almost like being in a self contained unit...delightful and exactly what we needed. It’s so well placed for all amenities, walking distance in fact. This is the perfect hotel for anyone who is taking a cruise from Southampton or coming back. I adore this place, quaint and full of character....even though we stayed in the new build 😉

Posted by , from london on 20 Apr 2018

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4 out of 5
Staff were very pleasant and welcoming, both checking in and out. The room was nice and very comfortable. I was in Room 1, on the ground floor, and found it a little bit noisy at times as there was a party on but the noise didn't go on until late and wasn't bad enough for me to complain - just maybe something to bear in mind. I had a lovely stay at the Dolphin Hotel and would return if I happen to be in Southampton.

Posted by , from London, UK on 12 Dec 2017

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3 out of 5

Great location but could be so much better

Shabby room in much need of redecoration and TLC. Bathroom was a disaster zone.

Posted by , from Essex on 30 Oct 2017

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4 out of 5

Overnight stay in central Southampton

Pros: Bed and general decor
Cons: bathroom and check in staffing
Location: Very central to town and many bars and restaurants
Nice bedroom and comfortable beds. Bathroom could do with an upgrade as it looked fairly tired. Also 2 trainees on the check in desk made it less impressive at first meeting.

Posted by , from Devon on 8 May 2017

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4 out of 5

HOTEL BEFORE CRUISE

HOTEL IN OLD BUILDING,IN MAIN STREET,NEAR WEATHERSPOONS AND SHOPS,CLEAN WITH A FEW MARKS, SINGLE PANE OLD WINDOWS,COMFY BEDS,

Posted by on 31 Dec 2015

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About the Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel

Location 34-35 High Street, Southampton, England SO14 2HN

Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Southampton Central Station (2.2 km / 1.4 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel offers 99 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Bath or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily.

Signature – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Oak Bar – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at noon
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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  • Hotel Mercure Southampton Centre
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You should know

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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