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Shakespeare Hotel

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

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS
  • Hyde Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Kensington Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Paddington Central
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • 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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Marble Arch - 16 min walk
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive

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 London hotel in London City Centre 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

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 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$117.90, 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. 234 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Abcd

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very small room, very noisy from the train, looks like we were having a big earthquake evrytime the train passed, we couldn't sleep, i asked to be switched to other room but they ignored me.Also the badroom has a loud noise from electrical sistem. The refrigerator was noisy too. Who can sleep like that. The people on charche were friendly. Very simple breakfast. No beacon or sausages.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was returning from a long flight that got in late. I booked a room to overnight in London. The Square is charming as are the staff. I'm returning in March 25 and will definitely be booking again. Do include the breakfast option as it is great value for money. I found the reception staff and breakfast room staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place, right next to the train station and super accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reasonably priced but rather tiny
The room was very clean & tidy although very small. The bathroom had a 'damp' smell that was quite overpowering if the door was left open. We had a room on the third flood which meant 62 steps to our floor. Reasonably priced for our 1 night stay and excellently placed for the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay; nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shazia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is not as,clean as it should b.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk to Paddington Station, the connection to Heathrow Airport via the Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express. Able to walk all through historic London and back again. Included a full breakfast. Kept our luggage until ready to check in. Only issue was the rumbling of the Metro line felt like a small earthquake every 5 minutes or so. Stopped overnight so didn't interfere with sleep. Able to get used to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

stewart

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Travelers Rest

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Found it VERY unusual that the water was not potable. Required purchasing bottled water. On my first stay, I was given a room requiring me to climb 60 steps. The higher I went, the narrower the steps became. There was not an adequate handrail at the top of the last stairs. I had to carry my suitcase up. It was difficult. When I left the first time, I requested a room on a lower floor for my two more stays. I was placed in quiet rooms on the main/registration floor and was OK with that.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gilles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No elevator and dangerously steep stairs, with no help whatsoever from the front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carol, Thorold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our visit and the location was great for shops, restaurants, and transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmund Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like all the hotels in this area it's converted houses with lots of stairs and rooms on several floors. My room was small but as described. The hotel generally seems clean and well maintained. Breakfast was better than I expcted. Overall the hotel was good value for London
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizz, San Juan

comfortable and inexpensivez
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonieta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Very well located
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Antoinette

Disliked: Room comfort
Closet for a room
Staff was friendly but a “deluxe twin” was literally like a closet with a tiny bathroom attached. We tried to stay out of the room as much as possible because it was so tiny. Breakfast wasn’t bad though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonieta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Spring

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was super tiny. I knew it was going to be small I didn’t realize how small. There was a bad smell that came from the bathroom but closing the door stopped the smell from getting into the already tiny room. The staff was amazing. And the location to everything was great as well. I don’t know if I would stay there again or not. No elevator and we were put on the 3rd floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024