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Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a large window with a view of the outside.
A building with a sign reading "Shakespeare" above the entrance, featuring a wooden door, white columns, and a black wrought iron balcony.
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 park with a bench, a fountain, and neatly trimmed hedges.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July

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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)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds OR 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

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
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Oxford Street and Marble Arch.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paddington Central - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oxford Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marble Arch - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Shakespeare Hotel

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.

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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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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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 23 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 26 Jul 2026 start from NZ$149, 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

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 281 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 320 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1215 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Anni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, decent hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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6/10 Okay

Kasper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

John Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Always a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfectly located, staff excellent , easy book in, locked room to leave luggage if arrive early, breakfast so worth it for £7 lots of choice, very convenience to paddington station literally 2 minute walk, pubs, gift stores , places to eat 1 minute away. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, convenient, close to the tube, priced well. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

jasprit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast is quite good. One has to be pretty agile to climb up and down the narrow stairs as the building has no elevator. There is poor sound insulation. The hotel is in a very convenient location fir tourists and visitors to London.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly reception staff, clean room, five minutes from Paddington Station and underground.
Triple room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, friendly staff, and clean rooms. Perfect located, directly at Paddington Station.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kulsoom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to Paddington Station and lovely quiet street were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally placed in the heart of London… staff where brilliant… well worth the money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to paddington station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for our family, the only challenge for us are our luggages to take it up to our room. Overall, good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spend the extra…. Stained sheets, shower was barely a drip and staff that clearly wanted to be somewhere else
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026