The Dilly is a historic 5-star hotel between Piccadilly and Regent Street. It has a gym with squash courts, the Indian restaurant Madhu’s and a terrace overlooking Piccadilly. It is a good fit if you want a classic hotel in the centre and want to play sport during your trip.
Location and getting around
Piccadilly Circus is about a 5-minute walk away. Trafalgar Square is around 10 minutes. Covent Garden and Buckingham Palace are about 15 minutes on foot. Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament are about 20 minutes away.
Rooms and facilities
According to the hotel, the rooms are spacious, with a private bathroom, a bathrobe and slippers, a fridge and a daily newspaper. Room service runs 24 hours.
Madhu’s serves Indian cooking in the Oak Room. Afternoon tea is taken at The Terrace, with a children’s menu. The gym has a steam room and squash courts, and there is a dance studio that can be hired for classes. Breakfast offers a buffet, a menu, continental or full English.
Who it suits
- You play squash and do not want to give it up while travelling.
- You are travelling with children and would like an afternoon tea with a menu for them.
- You like Indian food and prefer to have dinner without leaving the hotel.
Good to know
Rooms are handed over from 15:00 and must be vacated before 12:00. On arrival, show photo ID and a credit card. Ask whether the dance studio and the squash courts cost extra. You will find more options in the category of 5-star hotels.