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Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Hyde Park

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

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
(17 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 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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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. 236 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1070 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

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

6/10 Okay

Ana Carolina Araujo de

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was clean but it’s outdated. Located 5 min walk from train station which was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was great and just as described online. Only reason I give 4 stars instead of 5 is the reception staff was quite rude. Thankfully after checking in, no additional contact with them was needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ewan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Absolute misery due to temperature and humidity

We stayed here during a hot spell and while there were fans in the room, we were unable to open the windows more than about 4". Despite temperatures outside dipping back down to the 70s, we were unable to get the temperature and humidity in our room back below the mid 80s. When staff were consulted, they said there was nothing they could do. I finally found a window that could be opened in the hall and at least cooled the hallway down. Then, by holding the fire doors open manually for minutes at a time, we were able to get room temperatures down into the 80s. We ended up spending an entire night sitting on the couches in the lobby or sitting outside on the stoop because policy would not allow them to open doors or windows to get the heat out. The second night was still uncomfortably hot but we were able sleep at least. The shower had a low pressure wand at chest height. Cold showers helped a bit as long as we didn't get back out. Completely ruined our entire London visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was pretty much what i expected based on reviews and the price we paid. Nothing special, but it was clean and perfect location for what we needed. Walking distance to hyde park and very close to paddington station. Staff were friendly at breakfast. Family room with bunk bed, maybe a new bunk bed should be looked into as the rail was loose on the top bunk but my children are old enough to not fall off so it was ok for us. Rooms were very very warm, fan on constantly but still too warm. Scaffolding up outside due to getting the windows re-painted, so slightly off putting on first impression. But I would consider staying here again, just not in the warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

gregory

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No drinkable water available in the room. Loud noisy subway sounds. No air conditioning and an inadequate fan. Unable to open the windows far enough to ventilate the room generally poor ventilation I would rate this property a three out of 10 the worst property I’ve stayed in many many many years.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

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

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, v helpful staff. Lots if good places to eat nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nuala

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was herendous i would not advise anyone to stay here its filthy dirty the bed literally shakes from underground train station and the noise you cant get a refund they wont give you bk your money damp on ceiling it painted over shower so small anyone heavy wouldn't fit in it out front of hotel covered in scaffolding and 20 bin bags of rubbish lying there i had to leave and book into different hotel as i honestly couldn't stay here and wasn't refunded anything it should be closed down due to the state of it not fit to be called a hotel a hostel would probably be better
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

AMARJEET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Paddington tube station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shivansh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Amazing location. Hotel quite dated and no lift

Amazing location close to both Paddington station and Hyde park. Hotel quite outdated and not overly clean. No lift but to bevexoected for 3*. Atill thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan Pablo

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Close to the tube station and not ridiculously expensive which we our main priorities, but the stairs were very difficult to manage (up to the 4th floor) and the water in room is non potable. Didn’t expect either of those things. Made our stay a bit difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
That the staff was not very helpful at all when i asked question did not provided me any at all thats was very unprofessional
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were all lovely and attentive, and I could never complain about the cleanliness of the room. My one gripe as a budget traveller is that there was no elevator, and I was on the fourth floor. This is likely on me for not reading up on that specific amenity, but with a massive suitcase, I was pretty hard put upon to get safely to my room. The stairwells get progressively more narrow, so getting my suitcase to the top was incredibly tough. If you're going for the single budget room, I'd recommend either packing lightly or spending the extra money for a room on a lower floor. One wall of the shower stall had a bit of a crack in it, but no water leaked and the bathroom was very clean. I think this is a fairly old hotel, but the breakfast was hearty and the rooms quiet. For a safe place to sleep near Paddington Station on a budget, I'd still recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debra F

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, where to start? With the non existent customer service when we arrived, or the surly begrudging nature of the staff when asked to help with luggage? Add to this the bathroom, so badly configured that it was impossible to sit on the loo without having to tuck one’s legs right under the sink!….plus nowhere to hang clothes apart from a 6 inch piece of metal piping affixed to the wall, sporting 2 coat hangers, masquerading as a wardrobe! The room was also so small there was nowhere to place luggage but on the beds, together with a minute fridge sitting on the floor opening to the wall, making it impossible to use!! Thankfully another hotel a few doors down the road provided us with slightly better accommodation after the first night, for the remainder of our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025