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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
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fireplace
Reception
Quadruple Room

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May

Explore the area

Map
22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS
  • Hyde Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Marble Arch
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Oxford Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

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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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
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

Economy Single Room

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

Standard Twin Room

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

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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

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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Towels

Single Room

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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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

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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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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Exterior

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London City Centre
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,000 reviews
The price is AU$485
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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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

  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marble Arch - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • London Paddington Station - 2 min walk
  • Paddington Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angus Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bonne Bouche Catering - ‬3 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.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish

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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

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

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 29 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 18 May 2025 start from AU$156.56, 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. 241 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location and basic services. Clean and inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only spent a night, but it was a comfy stay. I'll have no issue returning. Good value for money given the prices in London.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Demiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that they allowed me to extend my check out time but there was no elevator or escalator
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mojgan

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
The property needs some updating in furniture, pains and the sealing of the rooms needs to be cleaned as there were old dust, but the room and bathroom itself was clean. The breakfast was the best. Staying in room was not comfortable as the underground was laud and shaking the window and made noise, which I really couldn’t have a good sleep there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janely

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Godfrey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room not serviced Very cramped Access to room via 2 staircases Landing windows left open while freezing outside Check in staff member very surly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiny and charming, the Shakespeare hotel was safe and enough for us on our short stay in London. Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great London base

The hotel is an excellent place to use as a base for London as very close to Paddington station and allows for luggage to be stored before check in and after check out. The staff were very helpful, the room was very clean and extremely comfortable. We did not eat at this hotel so cannot comment on food.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing area. Plenty of indian and Turkish restaurants near by. Managed to get a private room at an amazing price. had a weird interaction where I was woken up from my sleep and asked if I was making noise/ heard a noise. kind of off-putting but decent stay otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Heraldo

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Service was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

The room was a little in disrepair. They could not guarantee the safety of my luggage. There was no lift, and they did not offer to move my luggage up there. Second floor is 4 flights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rhodora, jersey city

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is about 5 minutes walk to paddington station. fastfood and coffee shop are also within 5 minutes walk. however, the hotel has no elevator so i have to carry my two 50-pounds luggages from the street to lobby then from lobby second floor where my room is located. i felt helpless during my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Economy exacts a price.

My "room" was apparently once a stair landing. The door was 2" lower than my head. My knees sitting on the toilet were in the bedroom. The mirror had a sticker that read, "Non Potable Water" next to a water glass. The radiator has cold water in it. I asked for heat. They turned it on for ten minutes. The exterior looks nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaimes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Have stayed twice before & have been more than satisfied. On this occasion could only acquire a shared bathroom/convenience, which was quite far from the room. Just personally, could have done with a bigger, bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anand

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ana-Gloria, St Ives Chase

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient just within quick walking distance from Paddington. Hope for a room near the lower levels to avoid trekking bags up stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

sally

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were on the top floor and it’s a long way up! If you have any mobility issues please be aware. It was quite a noisy hotel in the evening from other guests. I am not sure if we were unlucky but i expected it to be quieter in the family rooms. The hotel is run down although the beds were very comfy. The shower got hot after running for 5 minutes so be patient. The kettle can only be plugged in if you put it on the floor. I thought this was a significant safety hazard for families with young children. I wouldn’t stay here again for the price we paid although the location to central london and paddington was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I woke up at 3 am absolutely freezing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024