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Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at this ideally located London hotel, near an arcade, Marble Arch, and Kensington Gardens.

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Shakespeare Hotel in central London offers continental breakfast and an on-site arcade. Guests enjoy free WiFi, express check-out, and consistently praised helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Shakespeare Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, while London Eye and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lord's Cricket Ground or Royal Albert Hall. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Paddington Underground Station is just steps away and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 8 minutes by foot. Visit our London travel guide
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22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park
    Hyde Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington Gardens
    Kensington Gardens
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Paddington Central
    Paddington Central
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marble Arch
    Marble Arch
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • CÉ LA VI London
    3 min walk
  • Angus Steakhouse Paddington
    2 min walk
  • Blank Street Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Paramount Lebanese Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • 146 Pad
    3 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, and Paddington Central. Marble Arch and Kensington High Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Paddington Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 313 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1198 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the price in a good location. Amenities were basic which was fine for a London trip. Comfortable bed and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay Wonderful location Very kind staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lewis-phillips

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room for the price. Nice staff, would return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the staff were lovely, the location was perfect, and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean staff was friendly and helpful! Hotel is in perfect area!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean on-suite room with quick check-in and check-out. Great location for Paddington Station and the Heathrow Express.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A really lovely little hotel , nothing fancy but well presented , perfect location, spotlessly clean, very reasonable priced and everything you need to get your head down and have a comfortable evenings sleep , would use again in a heart beat
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfectly located, staff excellent , easy book in, locked room to leave luggage if arrive early, breakfast so worth it for £7 lots of choice, very convenience to paddington station literally 2 minute walk, pubs, gift stores , places to eat 1 minute away. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is excellent for transportation, it is a quiet tree lined street with a park out front of the door. A reprieve from the busy streets around Paddington. It is a value hotel being close to the station and Hyde and Kensington Parks. Small rooms, no lifts or air conditioning, just a fan and a window that opens yet not fully. Clean. The bed was soft and a bit lumpy yet we seemed to sleep well on it. Overall we would use this location for a short stay, it is fine for a busy single or couple that just wants to rest their head at the end of the day. The water was hot with reasonable pressure for the shower. We would stay here again yet would likely say it is a pass for a demanding individual that seeks more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick check in even at 1am, comfy room and a great breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Paddington station, nice clean rooms and general area. Beds a bit dated and bathrooms are really tight still very clean. Plenty of choices healthy and favorites at breakfast. Water in the bathroom not being potable freaked my daughter out but there is a water filing station on the first floor. We were on 3rd floor, last set of stairs had an attic like feel. All in all enjoyed our short stay and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally placed in the heart of London… staff where brilliant… well worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were very friendly. Polite and helpful at the front desk. Room was small and had a funny smell
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, friendly staff, and clean rooms. Perfect located, directly at Paddington Station.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kulsoom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to Paddington Station and lovely quiet street were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Tera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to paddington station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room tiny and up several flights of stairs but functional, clean and warm. Shower worked well and TV and WiFi good. Bed fine. Small fridge in room. No air con but fan for hot weather. Lots of shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spotless the staff were always helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kenichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Extremely good location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was good. Rooms were average, with clean beds and clean showers. We stayed here just for one night to be close to the Heathrow express to head back to the airport. No elevator. I didn't see that in the description as it was worded differently. The staff was very nice and tried to help us as one of our people was handicap and could not walk up that many flights. Let us keep the bulky items down in the lobby and gave us a room on the 1st floor.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great location near Paddington Station. The room was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for family trip. Although at high up floors water pressure was low (ask which floor will u be in)
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cyrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Value, prime location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was sufficient for our 2 day stay. The staff were welcoming. Breakfast was ample. We woukd stay again; the bed was comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025