Independent hotel guide
The Dilly
West End sightseeing, families who prioritise an indoor pool and a one-room set-up for two adults and two children.
- Upper mid-range
Image: The Dilly. Full attribution
At a glance
Quick facts
- Price band
- Upper mid-range
- Neighbourhood
- Piccadilly
- Location
- London
Editorial take
Why consider The Dilly?
The Family Room has two queen beds, while the health club includes one of central London’s larger hotel pools.
Best for
West End sightseeing, families who prioritise an indoor pool and a one-room set-up for two adults and two children.
Avoid if
you need separate bedrooms, a quiet residential street or a kitchenette.
- Family
- Couple
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Piccadilly location between Green Park and Piccadilly Circus
- Family Room with two queen beds
- Large indoor pool and child-focused family programme
Trade-offs
- A central location brings crowds, traffic and late-evening activity
- The core Family Room is one shared sleeping space rather than a suite
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: West End sightseeing, families who prioritise an indoor pool and a one-room set-up for two adults and two children.
Skip it if: you need separate bedrooms, a quiet residential street or a kitchenette.
Related reading:London hotel guide; Best London Hotels with Swimming Pools; Best Family Hotels in London.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
family room
Dilly Family Room
- Published for up to 4 guests
Two queen beds for two adults and two children under 12; the family page says an extra bed for a third child or a cot may be possible, which must be confirmed directly.
Facilities in our source set
- Indoor swimming pool
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult; confirm current family swim access and any timetable before booking around the pool.
On the ground
Location and access
The Dilly is at 21 Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BH. See our London hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Underground stations are both close. Pavements and crossings are busy, especially at theatre and shopping times.
Before you book
Good to know
Children
The core family offer is framed around children under 12, and pool supervision rules apply. Confirm ages and maximum occupancy.
Policy notes
Dining and direct-booking benefits can change; compare the complete room and breakfast total rather than relying on a percentage offer.
Accessibility
No accessibility survey has been carried out by BestUKHotels.com. Confirm step-free entrance, lift access, adapted-room occupancy and pool access for the exact family.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about The Dilly
What is the main reason to choose The Dilly?
The Family Room has two queen beds, while the health club includes one of central London’s larger hotel pools.
Who is The Dilly best for?
West End sightseeing, families who prioritise an indoor pool and a one-room set-up for two adults and two children.
Where is The Dilly?
The hotel is at 21 Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BH. Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Underground stations are both close. Pavements and crossings are busy, especially at theatre and shopping times.
What should I check before booking The Dilly?
Confirm whether the booked rate admits children to the pool at your preferred time, then check the stated child ages and whether an extra bed or cot changes occupancy.
Featured in our London guides
The Dilly is shortlisted in these editorial guides, each written for a different trip.
Destination guide
Best hotels in London
Curated guide
Best London Hotels with Swimming Pools
Curated guide
Best Family Hotels in London
Alternatives
Other hotels we have written up that may suit a different brief.
Park Plaza County Hall London
- Best for
- A family of four, South Bank attractions, Waterloo arrivals and simple in-room breakfasts or snacks.
- Trade-off
- The family sleeps in one open-plan room, including a sofa bed
A practical South Bank base for a family of four when the Studio Double’s sofa bed, kitchenette and two-TV layout matter more than traditional hotel atmosphere.
Booking tipSelect the Studio Double explicitly, enter every child and age, and verify that the sofa bed is included; a standard room is not the same family layout.
The Langham, London
- Best for
- Marylebone and Regent Street access, family pool time, afternoon tea and classic grand-hotel service.
- Trade-off
- Large hotel scale may feel formal for casual travellers
A Marylebone grand hotel for travellers who want Regent Street access, a large pool and classic London service.
Booking tipCheck the exact room dimensions, confirm interconnecting rooms rather than leaving them as a request, and verify current family swimming times before booking around the pool.
The Rubens at the Palace
- Best for
- Buckingham Palace, Victoria arrivals, celebration stays and multi-generational families needing several connected rooms.
- Trade-off
- Larger connecting configurations require direct contact and remain subject to availability
A characterful royal-themed stay directly opposite Buckingham Palace’s Royal Mews, with flexible connecting arrangements that suit multi-generational families willing to book by phone or email.
Booking tipAsk reservations to name the exact rooms, internal doors and total occupancy in writing; ‘interleading’ and ‘interconnecting’ describe different layouts here.
Editorial evidenceSources3 cited references supporting this page
Claims are paired with the publisher and access date used during editorial verification.
Family Room beds and cot availability
Official room and booking pages were available; the upper-mid price band is an editorial relative tier, not a quoted live rate.
Family occupancy, pool, children’s dining and activities
Coordinates for W1J 0BH
OS Code-Point Open centroid for W1J 0BH
Open Government Licence. Map pin is the postcode centroid, not a surveyed hotel entrance.
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