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Shakespeare Hotel

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

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Exterior
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 6.75 per person)
Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Garden

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS

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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bonne Bouche Catering - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mihbaj - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Hotel

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Marble Arch and Kensington Gardens, Shakespeare Hotel provides amenities like an arcade/game room. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a TV in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 50 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 5 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shakespeare Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shakespeare Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shakespeare Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30.

Where is Shakespeare Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Marble Arch and Kensington High Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Paddington Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and London Paddington Station is 2 minutes.

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Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 338 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1001 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great location, v helpful staff. Lots if good places to eat nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location close to Paddington tube station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Very good location, breakfa
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

I really liked the place to stay in London.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Right outside Paddington so easy to get to the train but walkable as well. LOTS of stairs in small spaces. Everything was clean and put together nicely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Enjoyed our stay at the Shakespeare Hotel. It wasn’t a major issue, but there are certainly some accessibility issues for people who have difficulty with mobility. Other than that, the hotel, staff and surrounding area was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location at underground. Around shopping and dining and parks and easy to get to every where!! Only issue was no elevator and narrow stairs and no help!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Lovely older property. Nice location. A little challenging for people who find stairs difficult.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

It was extremely easy to get to from Paddington station. It was noisy but not so much that you couldn’t sleep, just close to tube station. The breakfast was worth the extra cost. It was conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

This hotel was located close to train and subway stations. There were alot of restaurants in the area to chose from. The room was clean and cosy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Location within easy walking distance of Paddington Station (Heatrow Express terminus) was a big sell for me. It's also a nice, virant neighbourhood with a small park across the street. Breakfast buffet included with my room was also good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

although thr first day we stay in the room without ptivate washroom，but second day，they helped us exchange the new room，overall I think still good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

I love staying here so much. Everything looked so vintage. I loved the architect. My only issue was the bed; It was a little too rigid. Loved how convenient we close it was to Paddington Station, and the variety of restaurants around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great location in a quiet street
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Great staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

The hotel is ok for basic needs. It is a bit of a maze with so many stairs. I also noticed that there were rooms with no private bathrooms. It could do with a refurbishment, new carpets , etc . The positive point is its location and the friendly staff at the breakfast room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10

Bed bugs need bugs bed bugs!!!!!! I left with a rash and several bites all over my body.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

The hotel is clean and the staff is nice. The rooms could be cozier. The main thing is that it is next to a big train station so my room vibrated sometimes 😂
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

The location was good. Staff at reception friendly. Room comfortable. Didn't like scaffolders being outside window of room before 8.30 a.m on a bank holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Even better than expected! As long as you're prepared to walk up a lot of stairs (and pay for breakfast) this hotel is for you. Staff were lovely, housekeeping came daily, rooms were quiet, front doors were locked at night (staff would come and let in latecomers). We were very happy and would definitely come again. Not (young) family friendly or accessibility friendly because of all the flights of stairs. Hauling your suitcase to your room is a production! If you are fine with stairs this is your pick.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

6/10

It was a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Property in a great location to jump on the tube which made it very convenient. Room was pretty small for a group of three. You could hear the tube but it didn’t affect our sleep at all. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025