Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel – Family Hotel in Southampton | From 78$/Night

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About the Hotel

34-35 High Street, Old Town, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO147NH

“Staying here puts you right in the heart of Southampton's vibrant history!”view full review

Rooms with Upgrades

The Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel offers superior rooms with bath robes, slippers, a mini fridge stocked with complimentary refreshments, and a Nespresso machine. Rooms include upgraded toiletries, newspapers, magazines, Freeview TV, an in-room safe, and tea/coffee facilities. The building retains original features, including two of Britain's largest bay windows.

Dining & Drinks

The hotel's Signature Restaurant serves seasonal dishes using locally sourced ingredients, with breakfast options including sausages, bacon, grilled tomatoes, hash browns, black pudding, and eggs. A modern bar offers a wide range of drinks. Nearby, guests can visit Tony's Pizza, The Coffee Bean, and Urban Outfitters.

Leisure & Adventure

The hotel is close to Beaulieu, an award-winning family attraction in the New Forest National Park. Nearby, the River Itchen offers high-platform zip wires and adventure courses. The Rose Bowl cricket ground is a short drive away. The Isle of Wight Ferry provides access to dinosaur exhibits and coastal walks.

Central Southampton Location

The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Tudor House and Garden, the Medieval Merchant's House, and Bargate. St Mary's Stadium is 1.5 km away. Public transport links include Bus #7 to Central Station and the Green Line Tram (Stop: Hauptbahnhof). The Isle of Wight Ferry terminal is nearby.

Business & Events

The hotel has modern conference facilities in a historic Grade II listed building. Event planners provide handcrafted menus from the Signature Restaurant and a curated wine list. Original medieval timbers and stone vaults remain in the building's core. The hotel served as a resting place for travelers for centuries.

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Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Privilege Room One Double Bed

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2 persons

220 sq. feet

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Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Double Room Sofa

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2 persons

220 sq. feet

Shower

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Standard Double Room

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2 persons

140 sq. feet

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Southampton2000 ft

Airports

Southampton (SOU) 4.6 mi

Bournemouth (BOH) 30.0 mi

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Historic Dining Experience

“I absolutely loved dining in the historic dining area, which exuded so much character. The ambiance was perfect and made our meals feel like a special occasion. The rich history of the space added a unique touch to each dining experience.” view full review

Convenient Onsite Parking

“One of the aspects I appreciated the most was the availability of onsite parking. It made things so much easier for us, especially when we arrived with luggage. Having a secure place to park right at the hotel made our stay more fun.” view full review

Varied Room Types

“The hotel offered a variety of room types, fantastic. We were able to choose a room that perfectly suited our needs. It was nice to have options, especially with the unique character of each room making our stay feel more personalized.” view full review

Unique Bar Offerings

“I loved the unique bar offerings available at the hotel. It was a great spot to unwind after a long day. The creative cocktails and relaxed atmosphere truly enhanced the leisure aspect of our stay, making it nice.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Car park
24-hour reception
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Lift

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Room features

Air conditioning
In-room safe
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

34-35 High Street, Old Town, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO147NH

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34-35 High Street, Old Town, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO147NH

City landmarks

Museum

SeaCity Museum

3400 ft

Museum

Solent Sky Museum

3700 ft

Gallery

Southampton City Art Gallery

3500 ft

Church

St Michael's Church

2200 ft

Landmark

Westgate Hall

2200 ft

Park

Mayflower Park

3500 ft

Event hall

The Joiners

2300 ft

Stadium

St Mary's Stadium

1.1 mi

Landmark

Titanic Engineer Officers Memorial

3100 ft

Landmark

Hythe Ferry

2400 ft

Landmark

Nuffield Southampton Theatres City

2900 ft

Landmark

Palmerston Park

2100 ft

Landmark

Titanic Musicians' Memorial

3900 ft

Public Building

Southampton Civic Centre

2600 ft

Gallery

John Hansard Gallery

2900 ft

Nearby

Bugle Street St Michael's Square

Tudor House and Garden

800 ft

Southampton S014 2YDEngland

Bargate

1200 ft

Church

Holy Rood Church

300 ft

Southampton SO14 1JU

Southampton Town Walls

1900 ft

Historic Site

Medieval Merchant's House

900 ft

Shopping Area

Westquay

1500 ft

opposite Mayflower Park

Mayflower Pilgrims Memorial

1200 ft

Porters Lane

The Watergate Ruin

1300 ft

Church

St Joseph Church

700 ft

Marina

Ocean Village

1500 ft

Park

Town Quay Park

2200 ft

Marina

Town Quay

1300 ft

Southampton SO14 2AR

Canute's Palace

1300 ft

Town Quay Road

God's House Gate and Tower

1500 ft

563 Vincents Walk

Houndwell Park

1900 ft

Restaurants

Coriander Lounge

200 ft

130-131 High Street

Ottoman Kitchen

100 ft

36-37 High Street

Supreme Asia Cuisine

100 ft

134 High Street

Szechuen Kitchen

0 ft

137A High Street

Royal Wok

0 ft

137A High Street

Oasis Bar

200 ft

137 High Street

Olive Garden

200 ft

132 High Street

Rancho

300 ft

43-45 High Street

Roosters Piri Piri

200 ft

132 High Street

Stein Garten

400 ft

46-47 High Street

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Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Southampton

About the Hotel

Rooms with Upgrades

Dining & Drinks

Leisure & Adventure

Central Southampton Location

Business & Events

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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