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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
Dining room
Garden
Quadruple Room
Reception
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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 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

Superior Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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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 Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood 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 Russell Square, while Natural History Museum and ZSL London Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Royal Albert Hall or Lord's Cricket Ground. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Paddington Underground Station is just steps away and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 8 minutes on foot.
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22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

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
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mihbaj - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Hotel

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Marble Arch and Kensington Gardens, Shakespeare Hotel provides amenities such as an arcade/games 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 billiards/pool table
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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.

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: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from 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 any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shakespeare Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shakespeare Hotel?

As of 13 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 14 Sept 2025 start from NZ$136.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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 mile (2 km). Paddington Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 277 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 123 out of 1049 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1049 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Handy but rooms very small and no on site dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

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

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

8/10 Good

JIANN-JONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classics
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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

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

Masanori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bed too soft and uncomfortable. shower water pressure too low.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoonhyung

Disliked: Amenities
N/A
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

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

2/10 Terrible

Rabbani

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad accommodation and service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well situated near Paddington Station and local restaurants Staff were pleasant and check in and check out went without issue
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

6/10 Okay

Premjit

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

8/10 Good

Marek

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

TAVIS

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

Yajur Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the place to stay in London.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

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

6/10 Okay

Kevin

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

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

Shane

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel in paddington.

This is a little gem of a hotel in Paddington - clean and comfy rooms in one of the many older style hotels in this area. My room was on the top floor - quite a climb and the room as small it was perfect for as a solo traveller and worth the price. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025