Hotel Dover - London

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Apr 2008

Convenient and very competent.

Guest name: RT, New Zealand

Average rating:  6.4

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Feb 2008

My husband, daughter, and I stayed in room 26 at the Dover hotel for a 5 day vacation. The location was excellent, and the staff was courteous. The room we had faced the street, and the foot traffic leaving the pub down the street kept us up at night. In retrospect, we should have asked for another room, but didn't know if there was another triple room available. We especially liked being near the Sainsbury market (2 blocks away, and near the bus stop) to buy water and snacks, and their deli makes good pizza. We only ate breakfast at the hotel the first morning, and it consisted of cold cereal and toast. If they offered some type of pastry, we would probably have eaten there every day. The coffee and hot chocolate were okay, but the orange juice was a little sour. There are plenty of places nearby that serve breakfast, so was not a big problem. Overall, the hotel was okay, and we felt safe walking in the neighborhood. Very close to Victoria Station, which was nice.

Guest name: BA, USA

Average rating:  1.6

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Feb 2008

Hotel looks like an all "third world" house, with old room furniture, fractured walls, old and rusty bathroom equipment. Extremely limited room space. I would suggest to avoid this hotel, since the money I have paid for that does not reppresent a right value for the quality I have received. And in reality, it does not look at all like in the photos posted on the web-site.

Guest name: Vlada Krasojevic, Italy

Average rating:  6.6

Guest type: 

stayed in Dec 2007

Overall clean hotel, good beds, very small room, idem bathroom but working well. Daytime employee was top. Nighttime employees OK and breakfast ladies completely uninspired. Continental breakfast was fine. Price/Quality OK+

Guest name: Annigje Luns, Netherlands

Average rating:  7.8

Guest type: Family with young children

stayed in Dec 2007

We stayed in London 4 days. The Dover hotel was better than we expected: simple but really clean. The bathroom was really small but everything in it was brand new, the bedroom was small and simple too but, again, clean and comfortable. For breakfast we were served toasts, butter and jam, simple but good. The location of the hotel is a few minute walk from Victoria Station in a very quiet street.

Guest name: IQ, Italy

Average rating:  3.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2007

My general experience was bad.The rooms were very small,there was no heating in the bathroom,the bathroom was two steps down,no soap or shampoo, only one hand towel.They never wash the dirty cups, they did not change the sheets and asked to pay in advance

Guest name: VASILIKI KARAVITI, Greece

Average rating:  4.9

Guest type: Single traveller

stayed in Oct 2007

poor hotel, but like everyone in the middle of london for this rate... good location

Guest name: PO, United Kingdom

Average rating:  6.7

Guest type: 

stayed in Oct 2006

One of best values for the price in this part of the city. Excellent location and public transport. Rooms are quite small (but that's stadard in London) but clean and not too worn out. Top floor is unsuitable for "bigger" people or those who can't climb narrow steep stairs. I'd stay here again.

Guest name: STOJAN MAJDIC, Slovenia

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Jan 2007

The room was extremely small with almost no space for placing your clothes for a one week stay, had to "live from our suitcases". Location and public transport excellent. Numerous good, different type restaurants and cafés nearby.

Guest name: ANDRÁSNÉ GABÁNYI, Hungary

Average rating:  8.4

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Nov 2006

Ficamos no quarto número 7 (primeiro andar), a janela do quarto é para os fundos do hotel. O quarto não é muito espaçoso, mas tem aparelho para esquentar água, café e chá à vontade. Ao sair, a chave deve ser deixada na recepção, o que incomoda um pouco (obs.: a recepção funciona 24h por dia). A grande vantagem do hotel é a distância da estação "Victória" de metrô e trem. A diária para quem reserva pela internet é menor do que para quem fica no hotel sem ter feito reserva com antecedência. Dependendo do horário do café da manhã, é necessário aguardar para liberar espaço no refeitório. O café é simples, mas como já está incluído no preço, vale a pena.

Guest name: Rogerio Lario, Brazil

Average rating:  1.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Oct 2006

There very little space everywhere. I struggled all the time with my luggage because there wasn't enoug space for me and the luggage.

Guest name: Miguel Powaza, Italy

Average rating:  6.2

Guest type: Single leisure traveller

stayed in Mar 2006

Room (7 - first floor)quiet and clean, bed very comfortable, bathroom small but large enough and very clean. Day clerk very nice and useful, night clerk nice but unable to give me the directions I asked (bus vs metro)... However, the price is a bit too high for this hotel, a regular one.

Guest name: Véronique FOURNEAUX, France

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

Negative: Room was very cold, however the heater was very hot. Positive: Excellent location, friendly staff and reasonable price

Guest name: Kaj Erik Pedersen, United Kingdom

Average rating:  3.2

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

If you're looking for a cubbyhole with the smallest shower available, this is the place. If you want toast and cereal for breakfast when one of the few tables comes available, then this is your place. It doesn't look anything at all like the room in the pictures! I won't stay there again, and I don't recommend it for a party of two who want a room with a little space for moving around.

Guest name: Anita Jeppesen, Germany

Average rating:  7.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2005

small hotel in quiet surrounding - helpfull staff - small rooms (as usuall in london) - room rates as booked - short walk from victoria station - many major sights in walking distance - right choice for an overnight stay or a short city break

Guest name: Christian Steiner, Austria

Average rating:  4.5

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2005

It was a very dirty room, the carpet was wet and smells like a ... We had only one small cabinet for 5 people.

Guest name: Tino Bliesener, Germany

Average rating:  9.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Jun 2005

Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was small but clean and adequate. Excellent location to all transportation and walking distance from many sights. ATM machine and restaurants across the street.

Guest name: Robert Holder, USA

Average rating:  5.7

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2005

For a family with 3 teenage boys the room and bath were very small.The distance between Victoria Station and the hotel is about a 5 minute walk but arriving at the station for a new visitor can be confusing so directions to the hotel could be better. The Hop-on/off bus stop(Victoria Station)was close and the hotel staff helpful in being able to provide us with tickets.

Guest name: Valerie March, USA

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2005

I was not immediately impressed with the reception area but once I arrived in the room I was more impressed. The room was small but very clean, particularly the bedding.The bathroom was also very small.In general I thought the room to be very well equipped especially having a hairdryer and tea making facilities. The closeness to Victoria was also a very important factor. I cannot comment on the breakfast or breakfast area as I had to leave before breakfast was served. Perhaps it would be an idea to start serving at 7a.m.for those who have early buses or trains to catch. I would definitely use the Dover again in the future.

Guest name: Annette Rickards, Italy

Average rating:  5.4

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Sep 2004

il bagno è piccolissimo con doccia, vater ed un piccolo lavello ad angolo, i letti vengono rifatti in modo molto "generico", il posto è comunque comodissimo ed a soli due minuti dalla stazione Vittoria e si trova allo stesso tempo in una strada abbastanza tranquilla. La colazione offerta è abbastanza buona. Il rapporto qualita'/prezzo è accettabile.

Guest name: CR, Italy

Average rating:  5.1

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Sep 2004

I used the Hotel whilst travelling for business, and would stay again, although not for a long period of time. The bathroom was extremely small, and the rate charged vs. what is offered does not represent value for money, although I think most lodging costs in London are similar in terms of wuality vs. price.

Guest name: AF, Australia

Average rating:  3.7

Guest type: Single corporate traveller

stayed in Jul 2004

would not stay again.

Guest name: David Hassan, United Kingdom

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2004

LIGHT ALL THE NIGHT FROM OUTSIDE

Guest name: GAEL CHAIGNEAU, France

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Couple with children

stayed in Nov 2003

Nice hotel. Small bathrooms but who goes to a hotel for their bathrooms. Very convenient location to Victoria Station.

Guest name: DM, USA

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2003

Buon rapporto di qualità e prezzo. Non ci si deve aspettare il Plaza ma è accogliente. Da capire un po' il bagno (stile il ragazzo di campagna di pozzetto) ma x il resto è ok!

Guest name: Eros Zarantonello, Italy