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Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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Garden
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Dining room
Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Marble Arch
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Shakespeare Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This 50-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like refrigerators, coffee makers, and flat-screen TVs.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • London Paddington Station - 2 min walk
  • Paddington Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angus Steakhouse Paddington - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mihbaj - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Hotel

Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk
Shakespeare Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a meeting room, an arcade/game room, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and phones are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out fee: GBP 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 5 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Shakespeare Hotel?

Shakespeare Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Shakespeare Hotel?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. You'll also find Marble Arch and Baker Street less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Shakespeare Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Shakespeare Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Shakespeare Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Shakespeare Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Shakespeare Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Shakespeare Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Shakespeare Hotel offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Shakespeare Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shakespeare Hotel.

Does Shakespeare Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Shakespeare Hotel?

The closest major airport to Shakespeare Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 11.4 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17.6 mi away (49-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Shakespeare Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Shakespeare Hotel.

Reviews

Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 1097 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1097 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 286 out of 1097 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 126 out of 1097 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1097 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jessica Nicole

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No elevator so traveling with luggage gets tricky - vary narrow stairs hard to bring big luggage up the stairs - I was on the 4th floor. Good area easy to travel - room gets vary hot stuffy so I have the window and fan on. No ac
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Starlene

Clean room staff friendly.. On top floor 80 very narrow stairs to get to room.. no handrails on to 2 stairwells very dangerous. Very noisy had no sleep very hot in room and workmen on scaffolding out side my window
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

O

Excellent location for exploring London. Very friendly and helpful staff. Luggage store was fab bounus on last day would stay again, good room for family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda, Hurstville

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This “hotel” is really an overpriced hostel. Reception: on finding out there was no lift, I asked the man at reception how were we going to carry our suitcases to the fourth floor. He told me I could leave any suitcases we didn’t need at reception. I said I needed all the cases and we needed help to take them upstairs, he shrugged his shoulders and said there was no one. Manager: I took my concerns to the manager, she asked me to wait. I thought she was going to move us to the ground floor. Instead she came back with a young guy, Farhan, who helped us to carry the luggage. Farhan was the only bright sparkle in this hotel. The Room: we had to climb a tiny stair of XXX steps to get to the room, once there, I discovered there was no air conditioning, just a sad little fan and a window that could not be opened with a scaffold around it blocking the view. There was some tea available, the cheapest, meanest, most undrinkable sop I ever tried. I have nothing good to say about this hotel other that it’s in a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Our room was in basement. Bathroom was tiny. Occassional rumbling of underground felt and heard. Close to Paddington so convenient but would not stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

TAVIS, berkeley

Great location. Who cares about the hotel. Tiny stairs. Tiny room. Very hot, during the summer. But who cares about that, central location easy to walk or take public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elmerina

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It’s a decent budget friendly hotel, breakfast has good selections. Since AC is not standard in Europe, it would be better if hotel can provide a bigger electric fan for a 4 guests room. The electric fan that was provided to us was a small fan that is meant for only one person, and with the warm weather, that small fan won’t be sufficient to cool 4 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura, Aberdeen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s was perfect for the price. Super convenient to Paddington station and met our needs. The room had a fridge and an en-suite bathroom. The morning breakfast was nice as well. While it didn’t have the same amenities as a more upscale resort, it was eminently serviceable for the price with an unbearable central location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jill

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although close to train station, lot of congestion getting to the hotel. Room on 4th floor, no elevator or A/C. Tiny staircase. Felt like a hostel room. Super tiny bathroom. Hard to even turn around. You could not stay here if you are above average size. Room fairly clean. Scaffolding outside window. No screen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a single room with an attached bathroom and it was a great stay for a solo female traveler! It is right next to Paddington Station, which made transportation super easy. The only con was having to walk up several flights of stairs to my room, but that is to be expected for an older property!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good location. The AC was not really
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was looking for a central location for a long weekend visit and this hotel appealed. Close to Paddington main station, easy access to buses..our room was on the top floor, narrow stairs and very dated decor. The room itself was clean, as was the bathroom..but the shower was so hot it was not usable. Mattresses are not ideal. It felt more like a hostel but you get what you pay for in London. It is not disability friendly. I will say I was surprised at the noise level, we didn't have too much from the trains! For what we needed it was fine...but could be so much better!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Disliked: Amenities
Typical Paddington-area hotel. Perfectly fine for one night at the end of a UK holiday before you take the Heathrow Express to LHR. But not for longer than one night. Tiny, hot rooms, noisy if you have a room that faces Norfolk Square. Perfunctory breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

IRANI

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
it was a good location, room was ok/clean but very badly designed, it could have been much better with a different room configuration.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Glen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Slept well. Good hot breakfast. However, please note: No elevator/lift. Must carry your luggage upstairs. Smallest hotel room I have ever seen. Non-potable water in the room. No air conditioning. Sloped shower floor. Be careful! Generous refund policy - but not within 2 days of arrival. No refund or partial refund if you arrive 1 day late due to airline delays. Neighbood is nice - next to Paddington square.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Angie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This was our first stay in London so we did t know what to expect. Hotel was easy to find and in a nice location, lots of dining and shopping conveniences in the area. The beds were a little firm for our liking, the bathroom was not located in the room, we had to walk oustide oyr room and down the hallway, which was very different for us but we managed. Our room did not have a fridge until the last night. We came back from our day and noticed one in the hallway sitting area. Overall our stay was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provided a fan and a fridge which was great, given the heatwave temperatures. Top floor room and minimal noise from other rooms. Easy (online) checkin. Shame the area is messy and lacking a good clean up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but comfortable room in a convenient location. Just steps from Paddington Station and a lot of places to eat, this was a good place with a comfortable bed for me to explore London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a find! Comfortable room. Good AC. Small mini fridge keeps things cool plus many provided items. Bed is clean and perfect for sleeping. The room itself is beautiful with exposed ceilings and tasteful decor. I have zero complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony, Wishart

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
on check in i unpacked my “carry-on” & used my phone re- charing chord & plug. then straight from check-out , check to ship port check in & entry to cabin, without pre opening “carry on”at any time, on actual actual opening on board, plug & chord was not there. being on board i had no means of advising Shakespeare of the missing. days later when communication possible, Shakespeare advised it was not there. i leave it to you to imagine or explain how/when/where it so miraculously disappeared into god knows where. would this make a “best seller” detective story?? ha ha .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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