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Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property

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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$118
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

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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)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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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 Marble Arch and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.

What's nearby

  • St Mary's Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Angus Steakhouse Paddington - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪CÉ LA VI London - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬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
  • 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
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. 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 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$118, 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. 271 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 307 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1173 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Qi Na

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful.I requested a room without needing stairs due to a recent back problem that occurred after I had booked. Room was basic but very clean and on the ground floor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location so close to the underground. Room was clean but a bit dated. The bathroom was small. Overall it was fine though as we were out all day. breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Uncomfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, few minutes walk from Paddington station and underground. Loads of places to eat nearby. Fridge in the room was great for food and drink. I was in a single room with a good hairdryer, 7 plug sockets, 2 USBs, decent sized TV. Nighttime lighting in the bathroom. Very comfy bed. Could hear the trains but didn't keep me awake. Continental breakfast with some hot items was a bonus. Staff friendly. Yes it was a bit tired in the communal areas but rooms were very clean and great value. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast very minimal. Room very basic but suitable for what I needed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Meilyr

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great location near Paddington Station. The room was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The location is perfect - inbetween Regent's and Hyde Park and a few minutes away from Paddington Basin and station. The hotel is in need of renovation - we were on the 4th floor with steep stairs - breathless when we reached the room!! The room was small but clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Always a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kairit

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good economy room with three separate beds, good for traveling with teens. The room was in the cellar, had low natural light and smelled damp. There were mold stains in the bathroom. There was the metro traffic under the floor - it went on till late and started early, one could hear the trains and feel the room rattling a bit with each train. That was a bit unpleasant. Breakfast was OK, not too many healthy options though. All in all - when traveling with teens, it's an OK room, not too terrible. Location is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was very clean, staff were lovely. Although we didn't use use the games facilities, it was nice to see what was offered. Couldn't fault the breakfast, the scrambled egg was as good as we've had in a very long time. Due to our train times changing we arrived far earlier than the advertised check-in time, but the reception staff were wonderful and as our room was ready, allowed us to check-in, which meant we could head into London earlier than anticipated. There was some noise from the Underground, but as we had requested (and were given) a ground floor room and we were only a few minutes from Paddington station it was hardly surprising. It certainly wasn't an issue and if anything, probably rocked us to sleep. Plenty of power sockets and a USB port, so charging phones was easy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very spacious and nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in, room was clean, breakfast was delicious. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness
The room is very small and there is no lift, making it difficult to reach the fourth floor. It is also quite noisy, and the water pressure is poor. The location is excellent, but I would have expected a little more for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel beside Norfolk Square Garden. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025