A guide to living in Central London
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Best places to live in Central London
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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Dolphin Square, SW1
By Dolphin Square Operator Limited
3.97
(47 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 10 in Central London
The Eagle, EC1
By Mount Anvil
4.64
(11 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 10 in Central London
Lexicon, EC1
By Mount Anvil
4.41
(14 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 10 in Central London
Fitzroy Place, W1
By Aviva Investors, Exemplar Properties
4.39
(11 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 10 in Central London
Canaletto London, EC1V
By Groveworld
4.24
(9 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 10 in Central London
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Ryan (Tenant)
Dolphin Square, SW1
Apr 2025
The development is really nice and the facilities are a great addition
Ryan (Tenant)
Dolphin Square, SW1
Apr 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The location is perfect with good travel links, this provides the chance to benefit from central London
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The response has been quick, fortunately I have not had many problems
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The timescale for the new spa facilities, these would be amazing but its a long wait
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S HM (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dolphin Square, SW1
Mar 2025
Spring days Living in Dolphin Square
S HM (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dolphin Square, SW1
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Pimlico is a nice area with local shops (especially Italian) and small boutique cafe. It is just a stone away from Central London and connected by bus, Victoria line or even bikes. It is not too noisy at night but vibrant during weekend. A lot of runners jogging by the river on a sunny day.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
So far I have not had any problems raised. Shannon in Leasing team however is very attentive for my messages on Whatsapp.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
No, but it would be nice to have the small shops running inside the arcade to make the place more lively.
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Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback on our newly restored apartments at Dolphin Square! We are pleased to hear about your experience and particularly delighted to hear about your great feedback on our Leasing Associate, Shannon! We appreciate your comments on availability of a small shop within the Arcade space and this is something we are looking into! We are excited to show our new amenity space in the upcoming month/s, which I am sure will support with this and further enhance on your experience. Finally, thank you for recommending us as your landlord, we appreciate the feedback and hope you continue to enjoy living here!
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Ellie Laws, Customer Liaison Manager
Apr 2025
XY (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dolphin Square, SW1
Mar 2025
Comment and Suggestion
XY (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dolphin Square, SW1
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
In my opinion, the apartment is too far to the shop and restaurant. I live right by the street, next to the new reception. Lately, I've been hearing construction noises like those from a water pump non-stop 24 hours a day. It's extremely noisy.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
I will give 99/100, always kind and always quick responding.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I hope someone can provide some detailed instructions on how to operate the machines and also offer some information on the air quality issues.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you are impressed with the design of the new apartments and that your interactions with our team have been positive. We understand your comments regarding the local area and distance. While Dolphin Square is situated in a quiet area of Pimlico, there are some lovely local shops, supermarkets, and restaurants within a short distance. If you are not familiar with the local offerings, please contact our reception team. They can provide support and advice on the local area and its amenities. Additionally, they can arrange a Home Demonstration to assist you with any appliances or features you may be unsure about, which we believe will be beneficial. We appreciate your feedback regarding the functional compartments of the apartment. I will share this with the relevant teams to help us improve the apartments in the future. We would love the opportunity to discuss this further and enhance your living experience. Please contact our reception team directly at Reception@dolphinsquare.co.uk, so we can address your concerns more thoroughly and work towards a resolution.
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Ellie Laws, Customer Liaison Manager
Mar 2025
John Doe (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dolphin Square, SW1
Jan 2025
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John Doe (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dolphin Square, SW1
Jan 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The location of Dolphin Square is great. I appreciate that the area is safe, close to the tube and there is very minimal traffic noise. However, I do wish there were more shops nearby, or that the arcade area within Dolphin Square, which used to be available, could return. It would make the area even more convenient and lively.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Poor. I am not pleased with how my issues have be addressed.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The amount of issues I’ve had to deal with is frustrating. I didn’t receive clear information on the Wi-Fi options, and I wasn’t walked through all the technical features, such as the thermostat, video call answering system for the door, and other essentials. Instead, I was just sent a Google Doc with numerous files, which felt impersonal and confusing. Given the amount I’m paying every month, I believe someone from the team should have taken the time to walk me through everything on my first day.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you are impressed with the design of the new apartments and the modernised look. We're also pleased that you appreciate the added security of the locked main entrance doors. We do understanding your concerns over the temporary bin shed. We agree, this at times has been found in an unacceptable standard and we are actively seeking better management solutions to ensure that the area remains clean and hygienic. Some of the measures we have put in place are increased patrols and emptying of the bins. Our bin shed is a temporary measure until our basement areas are opened, in which we are hopeful that this situation will drastically improve. Regarding your move-in experience, we are sorry to hear that it was frustrating and that you did not receive clear information. We understand how impersonal and confusing it can feel to be provided with extensive documents without proper guidance. To address this, we would like to offer a home demonstration with our reception team to help you feel more comfortable with your new home. A Home Demo booking link was provided in your welcome email and pre-tenancy information, however, if you are unable to locate this, please visit our reception team who can schedule this in. We apologise for the poor response you feel you have received to your issues and the problems you faced with the fob entry system, hot water, and overcharged payment. We are committed to addressing these issues promptly and ensuring better communication and support for all our residents. We would love the opportunity to discuss this further and improve your living experience. Please contact our reception team directly at Reception@dolphinsquare.co.uk, so we can address your concerns more thoroughly and work towards a resolution.
Posted by
Ellie Laws, Customer Liaison Manager
Jan 2025
Jax (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dolphin Square, SW1
Nov 2024
Happy tenant :)
Jax (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Dolphin Square, SW1
Nov 2024
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local area is safe and convenient. Dolphin Square is a quick walk from the tube, grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants and anything else you might need.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Building management has responded quickly to all requests that I've had.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Nothing that I can think of at this moment. Everything is as expected.
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Hi Jax, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback on our newly restored apartments at Dolphin Square! We appreciate your feedback on our facilities, location and customer service. We are particularly pleased to hear of your appreciation of the character and warmth of Dolphin Square. We are fortunate to be able to retain this character and it was one of the main points of focus with the restoration of the Estate, to preserve its history. We are delighted with the comments regarding our Fitness Club and are confident that once the full restoration of the Fitness Club & communal facilities are complete, this will only add to your enjoyment of Dolphin Square. It is great to hear the positive compliments of our staff here at Dolphin Square and the support they have shown you since moving into the Square. Finally, thank you for recommending us as your landlord, we appreciate the feedback and hope you continue to enjoy living here!
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Ellie Laws, Customer Liaison Manager
Dec 2024
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