Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel

Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel is a hotel at 34-35 High Street in the heart of Southampton. It is licensed for civil ceremonies for between 10 and 100 guests, which makes it a practical choice for a city wedding with a manageable guest list.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The Dolphin is a strong fit for couples who want a simple, central wedding where ceremony, meal and bedrooms are under one roof. The ceremony range of 10 to 100 guests suits small and mid-sized celebrations, and the city location makes it easy for guests to arrive by train, bus or ferry. Wheelchair accessibility is listed, which helps when you are planning for a mixed guest list.

Ceremonies

The hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies. Speak to the team about which room is used for your numbers and how it can be arranged to suit you.

Receptions and food

The hotel has a restaurant and a bar, and two meeting rooms that together seat up to 120. Ask the events team what wedding menus and drinks packages are available for your date.

Staying

Guests can stay on site, with six room types listed. Breakfast and room service are available, and the hotel has a car park.

Getting there and the area

The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Southampton Central railway station and the ferry terminal, and about five minutes from the West Quay shopping centre. Ocean Village is around 15 minutes on foot, and the medieval city walls, museums and the Mayflower Theatre are all close. Winchester is about 15 km away and Portsmouth about 20 km.

Southampton is a port city, and the hotel is close to the waterfront and the old town. The medieval walls and Tudor buildings of the Old Town are within walking distance, which gives you good options for photographs between the ceremony and the meal. Guests who are travelling from further away can use the railway station, the ferries and the nearby motorway network. The hotel can talk you through how a ceremony for between 10 and 100 guests is arranged on site.

Good to know

• Civil ceremonies are licensed for 10 to 100 guests.
• There is a car park, a restaurant and a bar.
• Wheelchair accessibility is listed.