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The Dover

2.0 star property
Guest house near Buckingham Palace in London

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A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Dover Hotel," a black gate, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Dover Hotel," a black metal gate, and a window with a view of the street.
A reception area with a marble counter, a large painting of a landscape, and black leather seating.
A staircase with a carpeted handrail, a white railing, and a wall-mounted picture of a cityscape.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a red curtain, a wall-mounted artwork, and a coat rack with hangers.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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42-44 Belgrave Rd, Victoria, London, England, SW1V 1RG
  • Place, Victoria Station Travel Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Victoria Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, River Thames
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LCY-London City)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a red curtain, a wall art piece, and a door.

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Comfort Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sink, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room (Family)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a wooden wardrobe.

Comfort Quadruple Room (Family)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Basic Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a green and white bedspread, a wooden headboard, a mirror, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

Quint Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE THREE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

London

Heart of London.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre guesthouse, you'll find Victoria Station Travel Information Centre and River Thames. Buckingham Palace and Big Ben are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Station Travel Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Apollo Victoria Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Victoria Palace Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • River Thames - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • London (ZEP-Victoria Train Station) - 7 min walk
  • Victoria Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St George's Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Queens Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hatch 77 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seafresh - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Dover

Guest house near Buckingham Palace in London
The Dover offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This London guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
The Dover offers 34 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This London guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Dover Hotel
Dover Hotel London
Dover House London
Dover House
The Dover Hotel London, England
Dover London
Dover Guesthouse London
The Dover London

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dover to the airport?

The Dover is 11.9 mi (56-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Dover?

As of Aug 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dover on Aug 31, 2026 start from CA $110, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Dover have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dover.

Does The Dover offer free breakfast?

The Dover does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Dover?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Dover?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Dover?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Dover have a pool?

The Dover does not have a pool.

Does The Dover have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Dover to downtown London?

The Dover is 1.2 mi away from London.

The Dover Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 421 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1005 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, spacious, daily cleaning, friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay and staff was very supportive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms, Shops nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accessible affordable no frills stay in central london
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient to underground and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cheap clean and comfortable. Just what we wanted. Walking distance to where we needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room clean staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sisse Ulrikke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom was good, the bedroom was fine. No bells or whistles but not bad for a couple of nights. Pimilco Fresh (1 min walk) was great for breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean however very small, communal walkways need a lot of love and TLC and could put you off- price wise little expensive for what it was but it’s a great location. Shower was amazing though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A very tired a dated looking property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and price. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable and clean, all in all a nice stay. Only drawback was having to queue for breakfast, not enough tables in a room too small.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Snorre

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aric Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, clean rooms and a wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nick c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good place to stay

Stayed here before, good place, clean and comfy & Breakfast included :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is not friendly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable. A little small but it’s within walking distance of everything you need. Staff was helpful telling us about parking rules. All in all worth it if you want downtown London without paying an arm and a leg
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raynald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yoji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We attended the London Eye countdown event, and since we could walk back, this location was very convenient for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

Hotel was fantastic, was so clean, everything seemed new.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025