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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
Garden
Reception
Quadruple Room
Dining room

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$108
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

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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, Marble Arch
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Double 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds OR 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class London City Centre hotel include Marble Arch and Kensington High Street.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paddington Central - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Park Lane - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪Wahaca - ‬3 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.

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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
  • 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
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 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. 

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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 30 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 6 Jan 2026 start from AU$108.22, 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. 259 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 297 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1140 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jordan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service here was poor. We were placed on the top floor (five flights up) and were not allowed or offered any assistance with our baggage. The stairways were quite steep and narrow, making the journey up with luggage difficult. Of course, five stories without a lift is common all over Europe, but the incivility of not helping the two elderly travelers in our party was beyond the pale. Additionally, when checking in, the men stationed at the front desk could hardly look at me. I felt as if they considered politeness a waste of their time. It was quite a rude experience. I would not want to stay here again, and would not recommend this establishment to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The location is terrific. Within steps of hop-on hop-off Bus services. Restaurants at the end of the block in both directions. Subway is a block and a half walk. The room is about half the size it need be. London fire laws make it inconvenient to move your luggage from place to place,as there are a number of doors that have to be negotiated with luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bartolomeu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beans cold on breakfast. But overall a good stay. I would stay again 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nathaly

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Imad

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as advertised — hygiene failures and no running water I booked this hotel last-minute via Hotels.com and felt deceived by the photos. The room I was given was not as advertised: the bed sheets were dirty, there were flies in the room, and the shower room smelled disgusting. Worst of all, there was no running water in the morning — I couldn’t wash my hands or shower. I even tried an external shower and that had no water either. I paid £171 for a night and left feeling humiliated, unable to get ready for an important business meeting. Basic hygiene and water supply are non-negotiable. I requested a full refund and a goodwill gesture for the disruption. Until management can guarantee clean rooms and reliable water, I cannot recommend this property. Check recent reviews before booking. This hotel should be on the black list
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lucia

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab location, fab atmosphere, spotlessly clean room everyday day and a fridge! Will stay here again
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karie

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

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. Just a couple of issues, there was no elevator and we had to carry our heavy luggage up 5 flights of stairs. Also the pillows were pretty flat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Highly Recommend

We absolutely loved our stay at The Shakespear Hotel in Paddington. Staff super friendly & efficient. Location second to none - walking distance to Paddington station, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets & an easy stroll to Hyde Park, Buckingham palace & Picadilly circus. Highly recommend. Will be staying there when we return to London in 2026.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kishore

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JIANN-JONG

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel itself is interesting - extremely small hallways and stairways, dated and could use some renovations or upgrades. We were on the bottom floor and getting luggage down the stairs was a task. The train station is VERY close so you will hear it constantly as it runs. The front desk staff when we arrived for check in was not overly friendly or helpful when it came to asking questions about parking and other inquiries but the other staff was more welcoming. Store luggage was free and convenient after checkout while we continued to explore. Very close to the on-off bus stop, lots of food options near by and the train station as mentioned above. Linens and towels were fresh and clean. The price matched what we got - overall, not great. Not horrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

ernest

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Might want to think about this one

Was downstairs window opened into a courtyard that got no air was no air conditioning had one small fan ask the front desk for another fan they said no only one per room was so hot we had to wet towels to stay cool and sleep might want to avoid this one
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yoonhyung

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

8/10 Good

john

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was wonderful ~ the staff, the rooms, the ambiance, and all the little extras that make Graduate hotels so unique.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jorjie, Springfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only upside to this hotel is the location which is near Paddington station. There are no lifts in the property which means you have to carry your luggage up steep, narrow stairs. The hotel is in need of a major refurbishment, the decor is very tired, carpets are worn, paint and wallpaper peeling. We booked for three nights, however after two nights I awoke to bed bugs in my bed. I immediately informed reception and requested a refund for the third night as we could no longer stay at the hotel. I should have checked reviews in more depth before booking, as earlier reviews report bed bugs also. I did get a refund as I had booked through Expedia. Stay clear of this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025