Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel

With a rich history dating back to the mid-1500s, the Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel is the oldest and most hospitable hotel in Southampton. Over the years, it has welcomed some of the greatest literary figures, including Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Thomas Hardy. The Dolphin Hotel blends its impressive heritage with contemporary comforts, making it an exceptional setting for a wedding celebration.

The hotel features original architectural details and offers a choice of three licensed suites for civil ceremonies: The Jane Austen Suite, The Gilbert Suite, and The Signature Restaurant. The maximum capacity is 100 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 120 for the evening celebration. Complimentary bridal suite accommodation is provided, along with favourable room rates for your wedding guests.

A dedicated hotel wedding planner is on hand to offer guidance and support throughout the planning process, ensuring a personalised, memorable, and stress-free experience. The Dolphin Hotel has 99 beautifully decorated bedrooms, each reflecting the character and history of the building, and providing modern amenities such as a flat screen TV, full ironing facilities, tea and coffee facilities, Wi-Fi, and a safe.