Dorset Square Hotel
39-40 Dorset Square Marylebone, London NW1 6QN England
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#120 of 1,224 hotels in London
Location
4.6
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.7
Value
4.0
Dorset Square Hotel is a beautiful Regency townhouse with 38 individually designed bedrooms many of which look onto the leafy private garden square which was originally the site of Thomas Lord's first cricket ground. An interesting collection of cricket memorabilia can be seen displayed throughout the hotel. There is a sumptuous ground floor guest drawing room with a fireplace and The Potting Shed bar & restaurant which is open all day long. The hotel's interior has been designed by owner and design director Kit Kemp in her fresh modern English style.
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Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Bar / lounge
Babysitting
Children's television networks
Airport transportation
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Paid public parking nearby
Wifi
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Breakfast available
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Non-smoking hotel
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English, French, Spanish, Italian and 2 more
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100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
135Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
26Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
39-40 Dorset Square Marylebone, London NW1 6QN England
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My wife and I recently held our wedding reception at Dorset Square Hotel and The Potting Shed Restaurant and Bar. It was a really lovely and intimate event. The setting of the restaurant is very homely and unique, and the hotel and drawing room was great for photos. All our guests really enjoyed the venue and the quality of the food. We're still getting compliments about the canapés and the custom welcome drinks! In addition to great service, we would highly recommend the hotel and Potting Shed as a reception venue due to its close vicinity to Old Marylebone Town Hall. Marylebone and Baker St station are also within walking distance. We can't thank Luca (the General Manager), Giulia and the staff enough. Luca was very friendly, enthusiastic and easy to deal with. He made it easy for us to plan our event providing honest, open advice about what was possible and his experienced recommendations. He was generous in allowing us to customise things like the menu, drinks and restaurant space to how we wanted and within our budget. We also really appreciated his willingness to take impromptu calls and meetings to discuss any concerns or questions we had. Giulia and the staff were also warm, helpful and accommodating to our needs which really eased our minds, and enabled us all to relax and take in the occasion. We all felt well attended to and looked after. We will definitely be returning in the future and many of our guests said the same : ) …
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Luca Perletti, General Manager at Dorset Square Hotel
Responded 3 days ago
Dear MrMArgon132, Thank you so much for your 5 star review. It is so wonderful to read your lovely note about the team and of course about your wedding. It was such a special day for all of us l at Dorset Square Hotel it was an absolute pleasure to be helpful and of course I look forward to welcome you back in the near future, Best wishes, Luca
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I very much enjoyed my recent stay at the Dorset Square Hotel and can highly recommend it. The staff are friendly, always ready to warmly welcome you with a big smile. They’re like one big family. Attention to detail was another factor I very much appreciated. Comfort, care, and high quality products and service ore very much felt throughout the various touch-points. Tim and Kit - your ethos to hospitality are a gift and an inspiration. Thank you!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Luca Perletti, General Manager at Dorset Square Hotel
Responded 3 days ago
Dear thourayas33, Thank you for taking the time to share you experience - i am delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Dorset Square Hotel and our fabulous team took very care of you. Make me very proud! I look forward to welcome you back in the near future, Warmest regards, Luca
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This hotel is fantastic, great location , the rooms are gorgeous, the decor is beautiful and very English! The staff are all super helpful and the service is top notch. Lots of little personal touches to make you feel welcome too. Couldn’t recommend it enough!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: Ask for the keys to the private garden across the road, a lovely green spot to relax
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Dear jenniferhB1907MW, thank you very much for your lovely review and for sharing you experience following your stay at Dorset square Hotel. We look forward to welcome you back soon - your home away from home. Best wishes, Luca
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We stayed at the hotel this weekend when my daughter was getting married. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, the room was very comfortable, clean with a lovely powerful shower. It’s a great location close to Marleybone and other attractions
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded Aug 14, 2023
Dear RichardhB1786LN, thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am delighted to hear you enjoy your stay celebrating your daughter marriage. I look forward to welcome you back in the near future, Best wishes, Luca
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This is a small hotel very close to the underground station in a very pretty residential area. The hotel rooms are reached by staircase and are small but well appointed and very nicely decorated. There is a small lobby on the ground floor and a restaurant.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: There is no elevator access to rooms.
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Response from Luca Perletti, General Manager at Dorset Square Hotel
Responded Aug 14, 2023
Dear kaylu55, thank you for taking the time to share your experience, I am delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Dorset Square Hotel. I look forward to welcome you back in the near future, best wishes, Luca
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I've been staying in Firmdale hotels since over 20 years, including this one, but unfortunately, this time, my stay has been of the poorest quality and the highest price. I'm moving on after this experience. On the positive side, the location is very good, the hotel is nicely decorated and the rooms are well appointed. On the negative side, the rooms and bathrooms are very small, our $700+ per night room had massive ducting blocking the window. This is unacceptable at this price. A well decorated lousy room is still a lousy room. Also, the hotel seems to suffer from lack of staff (including in the restaurant) and some of the staff is inexperienced. Perhaps this is an issue with many London hotels. Finally, I remember the restaurant food of being better in the past than my recent experience. Perhaps this is also related to the staffing issue. …
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Luca Perletti, General Manager at Dorset Square Hotel
Responded Aug 14, 2023
Dear Zebdiane, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience following your stay at the Dorset Square Hotel. I am sorry to hear the disappointment about your room. Our manager on duty showed you few options but sadly none were up to your expectation. If you wish to return, you’re welcome to book via me at lucaperletti@firmdale.com and it would be a pleasure to personally take care of your reservation, Best wishes, Luca
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Our room was exquisite (room 12) - we absolutely loved it. It was quiet and although not as large as some of their rooms we are used to on our travels - we actually found it to be perfect. Attention to detail and charm were present everywhere in the room. The bathroom was the perfect size and the towels were some of the softest we have ever had! The restaurant staff - both at breakfast time and in the evening - what a fabulous bunch of people. They were all attentive, considerate, polite and extremely friendly! It was a pleasure to go to the Potting Shed for meals. The wine list is extensive and the champagne was spot on. We will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Situated between Baker Street and Marylebone Station - most places in London are within walking...
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Response from Luca Perletti, General Manager at Dorset Square Hotel
Responded Jul 24, 2023
Dear Eleanor4W, Thank you for taking the time to share you experience - i am delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Dorset Square Hotel and our fabulous team took very care of you. Make me very proud! I look forward to welcome you back for your next trip to UK. I wish you all the very best, Luca
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I have always wanted to stay at a Firmdale hotel however their room size concerned me. This time though I was by myself and not with my hubby so I thought I would give it a go. I did however book a luxury room for two which is 17-19m2. It was perfect for me, though if I was travelling with someone else, I would struggle. Besides the room size, the decor is beautiful in that Kit Kemp way. It's simply luxurious. The bathroom was great, lovely size shower, fluffy towels and fantastic bath products. The welcoming plate of chocolate biscuits was a lovely touch. The turn down service and complimentary bottled water was also great. The location is wonderful - on the same street as Marylebone Station and Bakers Street station is around the corner. I did not have any meals at the hotel but grabbed breakfast at Pret which is just around the corner on Baker Steet. All in all, this is a lovely boutique hotel and I highly recommend it. …
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Luca Perletti, General Manager at Dorset Square Hotel
Responded Jul 24, 2023
Dear madamSouthAfrica, thank you for your wonderful review and comments in relation to the service you received from the team, they will be delighted to read. I was a pleasure to welcome you to Dorset Square Hotel and we look forward to welcome you back in the near future, Best wishes, Luca
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We found the staff very warm and helpful. The hotel room was decorated to a very high standard and generally experience a tranquil setting. With subtle gifts left on your bed. We had the vegetarian breakfast which was absolutely delicious. In the afternoon we enjoyed a cafetiere in the hotel lounge which we recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Luca Perletti, General Manager at Dorset Square Hotel
Responded Jul 7, 2023
Dear Paradise24272032055, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure to welcome you back to Dorset square Hotel. Myself and Andreas were delighted to meet you and take very good care of you. We look forward with the team to welcome you back soon, Best wishes, Luca
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Beautiful boutique hotel with comfortable room and pleasant service. Great to see the link with cricket and lords being upheld. Downsides were the lack of tea making facilities in the room, very uncomfortable pillows on the bed and for the high cost of a room I do think breakfast should be included. Breakfast OK but overpriced. However, it is a good place to stay. Very clean and the rooms are functional.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Luca Perletti, General Manager at Dorset Square Hotel
Responded Jul 7, 2023
Dear kevinmG7687OW, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. I am delighted to hear you found your room comfortable and the team took very good care of you. Teas and coffee facilities are on request, I will ensure this is organized on your next stay with us. I look forward to welcome you back to Dorset Square Hotel in the near future and feel free to contact me directly on lucaperletti@firmdale.com when you wish to make your reservation. Best wishes, Luca
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$415 - $586 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorset Square Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Dorset Square Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Madame Tussauds London (0.2 miles), Baker Street (0.3 miles), and London Beatles Store (0.1 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Dorset Square Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Dorset Square Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Dorset Square Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Dorset Square Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Dorset Square Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include L'Angolo Bianco, Crepes & Shakes, and Wulf & Lamb - Marylebone.
Does Dorset Square Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Dorset Square Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Dorset Square Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Dorset Square Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Swedish.
Are there any historical sites close to Dorset Square Hotel?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Houses of Parliament (2.2 miles), Churchill War Rooms (1.9 miles), and Tower of London (3.8 miles).