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Shakespeare Hotel

Property class: 3

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large window with a view of the outside.
A park with a bench, a fountain, and neatly trimmed hedges.
A potted plant in a corner with a staircase and a window with sheer curtains.
A hotel room with four beds, a dining table, chairs, a mirror, and artwork on the walls.
A building with a sign reading "Shakespeare" above the entrance, featuring a wooden door, white columns, and a black wrought iron balcony.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $99
$83 nightly
$99 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

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22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a fireplace, a bed with towels, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A single bed with a white and orange bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a bathroom, and a wooden floor.

Triple Room

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

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A hotel room with three beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Quadruple Room

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

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A single bed with a white and orange bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Economy Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a view of the street.

Family Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, red curtains, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a skylight, patterned wallpaper, a bed with pillows, a nightstand, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a television, a fireplace, and a window with red curtains.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

A stay at Shakespeare Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Oxford Street and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Marble Arch.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Paddington Central - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oxford Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marble Arch - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • London Paddington Station - 2 min walk
  • Paddington Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angus Steakhouse Paddington - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CÉ LA VI London - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Steam Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Hotel

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 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

Property payment types

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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

Property is also known as

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Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 329 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1242 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, decent hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Helen

Ok a place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stafd, very friendly. Nice comfortable beds, great shower. Food was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location if you plan to take the subway or train everywhere. Close to Paddington Station. Nice staff and a clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the place where the hotel was located. Overall the hotel is nice, in the British style, and that is exactly what I liked - I didn't mind going up the stairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast menu was fresh, the AC was working fine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shun-Kuen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient not location but not many breakfast varieties.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

No breakfast, only stayed one night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Always a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very easy to check-in and found the property okay. I booked with a private bathroom which was on the top floor which had steep stairs. The room I was in smelt too much of bleach but as I only slept there it was bearable. Would book again for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

MARINA

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was small, beds were narrow (small single) view was poor...decor is very dated and the pictures in the advert make it look better than it was.....however it was clean and the bathroom was very small but modern and functional.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located for transport links and local cafes & restaurants. Simple to get into central London by tube or bus. It suits me because I travel to & from Paddington and it's just a short walk to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not expect that great breakfast. It was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Did not have breakfast there. Limited amenities and small tv.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026