The Dilly

The Dilly — London, United Kingdom

The Dilly is a historic five-star hotel on Piccadilly, undergoing phased refurbishment in London, United Kingdom.

Address: 21 Piccadilly, London. Property ID: 1088825.

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Total price: $1,143 USD

2026-11-06 to 2026-11-09 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 7.7/10

A strong West End base, but not yet a consistently polished five-star stay. a historic five-star hotel on Piccadilly, undergoing phased refurbishment, scored for what it is.

The Dilly is a historic five-star on Piccadilly whose strongest selling points are location and people, rather than consistently luxurious bedrooms. We'd consider it for a theatre or sightseeing break: Soho, shopping and the Underground are close, while recent guests across Tripadvisor and booking sites repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and breakfast. The indoor pool and substantial gym add appeal beyond the address.

The catch is uneven room condition. Recent guests still describe tired bathrooms, dated decor and unreliable temperature control, alongside much happier reports of spacious, clean rooms. The hotel confirms that its new lobby is open but phase one of bedroom refurbishment remains underway. Ask which room you'll receive and how nearby works might affect it. We'd skip it if pristine interiors and predictable five-star polish matter more than location.

• Best for: West End theatre breaks; Sightseers exploring on foot; Travelers wanting a pool and proper gym

• Watch out for: Ongoing phased bedroom refurbishment; Uneven bedroom and bathroom condition; Room temperature-control complaints

• Location: Excellent for Piccadilly Circus, Soho, theatres and shopping, with the Underground nearby.

• Rooms: Comfortable beds and some spacious rooms, but dated interiors and temperature control remain recurring weaknesses.

• Cleanliness: Generally well rated, though recent housekeeping lapses mean consistency is not flawless.

• Service: Warm, helpful staff are a recurring strength; some guests report weaker pre-arrival communication.

• Amenities: Complimentary guest access to the indoor pool, gym and steam room; breakfast is frequently praised.

• Fees and surprises: Cashless property; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking, and bedroom refurbishment is ongoing.

Axel's opinion of The Dilly, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Dilly

• Property type: Hotel
• 5-star hotel
• Le Méridien
• 21 Piccadilly, London
• Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 1,932 reviews (location 4.8/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): St Pancras International: 18 min by taxi · London City Airport: 39 min by taxi · Heathrow Airport: 50 min by taxi · London Luton Airport: 65 min by taxi · London Gatwick Airport: 68 min by public transport · London Stansted Airport: 69 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Parking (off site): £30 per car per night; Extra bed: £100 per guest per night; Deposit: £50 per room per night; Pet deposit: £100 per guest per stay; Pets: £35 per guest per stay
• Amenities: Indoor pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Sauna, Spa, Pet-friendly, Full-service laundry, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in London

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Dilly Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Dilly Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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• Dilly Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2

Dilly Superior room

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Dilly Superior Quadruple room

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Dilly Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Dilly Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Dilly Superior Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Dilly Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
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Dilly Executive Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Dilly Executive Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Dilly Family room

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Double Dilly Junior Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Double Dilly Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Double Dilly Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
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