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Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Hyde Park

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

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
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪38 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

London City Centre stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Marble Arch and Kensington High Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 10 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

3-star Victorian hotel near Hyde Park
As a guest of Shakespeare Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Shakespeare Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Shakespeare Hotel offers 50 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 5 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Shakespeare Hotel to the airport?

Shakespeare Hotel is 11.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shakespeare Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shakespeare Hotel.

Does Shakespeare Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Shakespeare Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Shakespeare Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Shakespeare Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Shakespeare Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Shakespeare Hotel have a pool?

Shakespeare Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Shakespeare Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Shakespeare Hotel to downtown London?

Shakespeare Hotel is 2.1 mi away from London.

Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 285 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1100 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karissa, Martinez

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We needed three beds and were located on the basement floor. Our window looked directly into the next room so we couldn’t open the windows and it was very very hot in our room. Staff was friendly. Very basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The location was close to transportation. Rooms were clean. The overall hotel was a charming renovated row house. However, the bathroom was very small and the tap water was not potable which made it difficult to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel looked nothing like the picture. There was scaffolding in the front of the building due to the construction. There was garbage in front of the hotel daily. The water in the room was not potable.
Photo of the front of the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Traveled with partner
Great location. Good services, especially the breakfast. Room was a bit small but it was okay. Overall Good. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Walking distance from Paddington station - tons of food options around. Every different from North American hotels - no elevators or AC - rooms and washroom are small. Rooms are clean and comfortable. I suggest they get better fans. Breakfast was good - includes eggs beans waffles toast cold cut meat cereal and drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shane, Valleyview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For access to public transport and restaurants this location was ideal. As there was no elevator in old building you have to navigate steep stairs to get to your room. Not easy with luggage. Room was small but well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Premjit

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train line. Convinient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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