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Shakespeare Hotel

Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

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

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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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

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

Very 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

London

Shakespeare Hotel puts you in the heart of London, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Marble Arch and Baker Street.

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
‪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

Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

50 guestrooms or units

5 levels

4 buildings

Conference rooms

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Staff members are multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Games 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. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Room service
Housekeeping

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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.

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: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shakespeare Hotel?

Shakespeare Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shakespeare Hotel?

As of 1 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 26 Oct 2025 start from NZ$163.30, 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.

Does Shakespeare Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers give top marks to the continental breakfast here! Available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shakespeare Hotel?

No, Shakespeare Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shakespeare Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shakespeare Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

7 Sept 2025

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Travelled with group

2 Jul 2025

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

Travelled with family

2 Jul 2025

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

Travelled with family

2 Jul 2025

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

1 Jul 2025

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

Great location close to Paddington tube station.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Shivansh

29 Jun 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Travelled with family

28 Jun 2025

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

24 Jun 2025

Disliked: Room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

24 Jun 2025

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

23 Jun 2025

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

22 Jun 2025

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

21 Jun 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debra F

Travelled with family

21 Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jay

Travelled with family

21 Jun 2025

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

Enjoyed our stay at the Shakespeare Hotel. It wasn’t a major issue, but there are certainly some accessibility issues for people who have difficulty with mobility. Other than that, the hotel, staff and surrounding area was nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

20 Jun 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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family

18 Jun 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

Yi

Travelled with family

18 Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Pik Lai Alice

Travelled with group

18 Jun 2025

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

There was no lift and we had to haul our suitcases two floors up. Our room was small and that was expected. The two beds were smaller than twin size but comfortable for us who were kind of petite in size. The bathroom was very small. I can imagine larger size persons would have difficulty just trying to be seated on the toilet. The soap dispenser was set about the toilet paper roll so inevitably soap dripped onto the toilet paper. The design of the sink made it very difficult to wash your face without splashing about half of the water on the floor. The shower water drained slowly but the hotel fixed this issue on the next day. There was no air conditioning and was in stuffy and hot at night.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with partner

17 Jun 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

little hot water low water pressure non potable water. Tiny room. no tissue no kleenex

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Carole

Travelled with group

15 Jun 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Check in was basic, had to carry suitcases up to 3rd floor which was 5 levels of narrow dirty stairs. Definitely not for those with mobility issues. No lift. Tiny room for 3 to share. Tiny shower/toilet. Window opened only a few inches, very hot and stuffy in room. Scaffolding outside with workmen outside your windows, we were not advised of this. No way to exit if there was a fire in stairwell. No milk left for tea and reception wouldn’t bring it up. Housekeeping gone. Not particularly cheap for such basic facilities. Wouldn’t stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

15 Jun 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dianna

Travelled with group

13 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I loved the storage option for my luggage, but did not know when booking that the property was under renovations. The entire faced was covered in scaffolding and the rooms were not quite as pretty as the pictures. It was fine since we were out and about all day and only really there to sleep, but for such an important once and a lifetime trip, I expected more than the photos provided. Additionally, I would have liked to know there was no air conditioning in the rooms or elevators in the building. Not fun carrying luggage up for very narrow flights of stairs after a day walking about London.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Travelled with group

12 Jun 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JING YU

Travelled with family

12 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

although thr first day we stay in the room without ptivate washroom，but second day，they helped us exchange the new room，overall I think still good experience

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

11 Jun 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Heavy suitcase. 4 flights of stairs. No help.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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