Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in London with a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Garden
Quadruple Room
Dining room
Reception

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$177
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June

Explore the area

Map
22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS
  • Hyde Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Marble Arch
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Oxford Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

Economy Single Room

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds OR 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room

  • 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
  • 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 - ‬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

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

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 16 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 22 June 2025 start from AU$177.0, 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. 232 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 243 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 116 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1009 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

Carl

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The SHAKESPEAR HOTEL recently Shortly after our arrival, we notified the front desk about several issues concerning the condition of our room. We also reported a recurring unpleasant odor today, which was particularly strong this morning and prevented us from opening the window. Upon closer inspection after finally opening the window, we believe the smell originates from a sewer vent pipe situated directly next to our window. On our arrival day, we also brought a cigarette burn hole in the window curtain and missing paint on the wall to the reception's attention. Additionally, there are cigarette burn marks on the bedside table. We have also experienced problems with the television. The remote control is largely unresponsive, requiring significant pressure on the buttons to operate. Furthermore, the volume button frequently changes the channel, and the screen picture often pixelates. While the room is equipped with a kettle for making tea, the vanity basin is too small to fill it conveniently. Additionally, the kettle is quite loud when in use. The bar fridge is placed on the floor due to the lack of a designated bar area, which necessitates kneeling to access it. The floor in the room also slopes noticeably, and the website pictures of the room are misleading. I tried to upload photos for this review but the Wotif system eont accept my uploads Terrible Lastly, we have observed construction work at the front of the hotel on most days, including the erect
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Madison

Hotel is in an incredible area, it’s clean and the staff was very friendly. Rooms are very small and very cold but does the trick. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus, fort collins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a good value and a great proximity to Paddington. It is advisable to request an upper level room also because of of proximity to station.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in a quiet street
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

aditya

Travelled with family
No lift in the property so quite tough to take the luggage on 3rd floor room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A little tatty but perfectly adequate for a weekend break. A bit of noise in the ground floor room but I still slept well on the comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Efe L.

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

Not so great…

Room was quite small. Not even complimentary bottle of water in the refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist Mahdi did fantastic job guiding trough labyrinth of uneasy London aspects. Thank you Mahdi and see you next time. AP
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Return Visit.

Another quick visit to London and The Shakespeare. It's ideal for its convenient location, which is close to Paddington Rail & Tube, with nearby choice of food and drink establishments. The room is small but perfectly suitable for a solo one-night stay, with a good shower and comfortable bed, along with helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Franco, Warwick

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for transport. Very clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Avoid if you want a half decent nights sleep!

Wouldn’t advise to stay here if you value a decent nights sleep. Stayed due to a running event however achieved minimal sleep over two evenings. Between a wooden bed frame that creaks loudly every time you twitch a muscle, or noise from surrounding rooms and corridors through paper thin walls & ceilings, trying to get a half decent nights sleep is more than difficult. Both of these things are frustrating but are outshone by the sheer noise volume of the staircases when anyone was travelling up or down a flight of stairs. As expected with all hotel rooms, the cleanliness was up to a decent standard, service on check in was good and staff were accommodating for bag drops due to plans that required getting back out into the city before I could check in. At 6”5 I appreciate I’m not the shortest person in the world and have booked a solo single room for a quick stay but the space in the toilet/shower area was limited, with the sink and pipes underneath preventing a comfortable sitting position on the toilet, not an issue for everyone but certainly annoying for taller folk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jade

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

Great little find.

Good location just around the corner from Paddington station. It’s not the ritz but great for a one night stay after a night out. Yes you do hear the underground sometimes but it’s fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

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

Great value, great location

Surprisingly spacious room for the price in central London. Good bars and restaurants in the area but a little spoiled by the rubbish bags and homeless people in the vicinity. Nonetheless I would definitely book again as this isn't the hotels fault.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Travelled with family
Unfortunately we didn't have the opportunity to stay at this hotel as there was a maintenance issue with our room on arrival. We were taken to the hotel next door. This was apparently has a 3 star rating which I feel is debatable. The double bed was the smaller double I've ever slept in, uncomfortable pillows and extremely thin walls.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kjell, Oslo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good but also quite cold as the heat only came on at 5 in the evening.Other than that it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Loren

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is NOT worth the money. We paid extra for a double room and could barely fit our bags in the room with the bed, as well as had to squeeze between the walls to get to the bedside at all. We also paid extra for the continental breakfast which was barely a breakfast. We had a crack in the window in our bedroom, and when we told staff about it, they said there was nothing there so we had to just deal with it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Rita

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

Lovely hotel

We had a lovely time. We went to London to see The cirque du soleil.The hotel is very central and very clean, ideal if you want to stay central with eatery around and a underground a few steps away.We definitely come back. Lovely staff as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025