Shakespeare Hotel

Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

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.

Good

Popular amenities

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

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 19 of 19 rooms

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Sleeps 1

Economy Single Room

Sleeps 1

Single Room

Good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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

Quadruple Room

Good

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

Economy Single Room

Good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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

Family Room

Sleeps 5

Standard Double Room

Good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

Good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Good

Highlights

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Satellite channels

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2

Superior Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room

Sleeps 4

About the area

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 - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Kensington High Street - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
Buckingham Palace - 10 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
‪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

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 1 meeting room
Luggage storage, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
Smoke-free property, a billiards/pool table and a TV in reception
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

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Room service
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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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London Shakespeare Hotel Hotel

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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 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$135.71, 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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Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Bartolomeu

30 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Convenient location, staff friendly and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

AMARJEET

1 July 2025

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

Great location close to Paddington tube station.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Yajur Singh

8 May 2025

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

I really liked the place to stay in London.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

JIANN-JONG

12 Sept 2025

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

Classics

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathaly

29 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

No air conditioning, but the weather was nice so it wasn’t a problem. No elevators and very tight stairs. It was extremely uncomfortable to go up and down the stairs while carrying luggage. The area around the hotel is nice and just a block away of the Paddington train station.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

10 June 2025

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

Keith

7 Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Karie

18 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I had a lovely stay. The staff was very kind, welcoming and patient and answered any questions I had. Norfolk square park across the street is lovely and I never felt unsafe as a woman traveling alone. Hyde park and paddington station were a short walk away. This hotel is in an old Victorian building and with it come quirks like no elevator and non potable bathroom sink water but they had a water station in the lobby that was free to use 24/7 and a vending machine if you like to purchase snacks along with room service through a 3rd party delivery service. I enjoyed my stay immensely!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

23 July 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

4 Aug 2025

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

4 Aug 2025

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

Eric

15 July 2025

Disliked: Amenities

Typical Paddington-area hotel. Perfectly fine for one night at the end of a UK holiday before you take the Heathrow Express to LHR. But not for longer than one night. Tiny, hot rooms, noisy if you have a room that faces Norfolk Square. Perfunctory breakfast.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

27 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely older property. Nice location. A little challenging for people who find stairs difficult.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

11 July 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Tommie

20 June 2025

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Typisk standard for this price in central part of London. Not bad, not good. Good area and close to Paddington Station.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

29 May 2025

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

Great hotel for family of five near Metro and bus

We appreciated that we could leave our luggage before we checked in at 3 PM. Once we checked in our room was perfect for our family of five with a tiny bathroom as well. It was a little stuffy, but they offered a fan which helped. The breakfast was amazing and delicious. We were extremely close to two bus stops and a major metro Station. We would definitely stay here again. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

20 June 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cannot recommend

Location is amazing. But the room shakes because of the train, there is no AC, and the bathroom has mold because the vent doesn’t operate. If you’re used to a hostel this is fine.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elmerina

23 July 2025

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

MABEL

6 June 2025

Liked: Staff & service

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

8/10 Good

Pamela

17 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

18 June 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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 Good

Marie

10 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A little tatty but perfectly adequate for a weekend break. A bit of noise in the ground floor room but I still slept well on the comfortable bed

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yi

18 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The location is super! It's on a quiet street, yet only 3 mins walk to Paddington Train Station and to many great restaurants and fast food. It's close to Hyde Park and Kensington Palace. The building looks quite decent and nice from the outside, but the property inside is rather old and room is extremely small. There's no air conditioning! Air circulation is not good.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025