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Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in London

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Front of property
Quadruple Room
Garden
Interior detail

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$96
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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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

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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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 Park Lane.

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) - 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

Victorian hotel in London
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 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$95.70, 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. 266 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 303 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1164 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Raji

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spotless the staff were always helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was sufficient for our 2 day stay. The staff were welcoming. Breakfast was ample. We woukd stay again; the bed was comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jules

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and fairly spacious and cosy room at first glance, but everything (furniture, appliances, bedclothes) was tired and rundown. Being on the 4th floor it's very quiet, though, with barely a faint rumbling of trains leaving Paddington station. So all in all reasonable value for money. The steep and narrow stairs would prove a challenge for many, however.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROLF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was more than adequate. The staff were very helpful and gave good information as to how to get to the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with family
The breakfast was pretty good. It was buffet style. The rooms are small (which is pretty common in London, perhaps the whole UK). The rooms were a bit dated but they're giving it a fresh coat of paint (they were painting outside our room on checkout day). The super plus is that it was very close to Paddington Station
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Xx
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Extremely good location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another one-night stay here and even though I was up on the fourth floor, it was the best room I have had yet, being clean and comfortable, with a good bathroom and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

ed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Far too many stairs very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Ok experience. Big room - only rooms left were for families but reduced rate. You can hear and feel the trains except in the dead of night. Great location relative to paddington.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xueping

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are nearly 70 years old. This hotel has no elevator and the staircase is narrow. We arrived at the hotel at 8am o'clock in the morning, but the hotel staff gave us the fifth floor, the highest floor, and asked us to carry three large suitcases up to the fifth floor by ourselves. It was so disappointing! We will never book a similar hotel again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tera

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to paddington station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus, fort collins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Value, prime location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth R

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The window opened which helped cool things off There was no drinkable water in the bathroom. The room was small. The room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rui

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were old. We had 2 big suitcases, and we booked for a double room, but we were given a twin room with two small single beds on the top floor. We had a very tough time to get our suitcases up 79 stairs through a very narrow pathway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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