Shakespeare Hotel

Property class: 3

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Quadruple Room
Interior detail
Front of property
Garden

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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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
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Single Room

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

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds OR 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

A stay at Shakespeare Hotel places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Marble Arch and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Oxford Street.

What's nearby

  • The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paddington Central - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marble Arch - 13 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
  • ‪CÉ LA VI London - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪146 Pad - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Hotel

Shakespeare Hotel offers 50 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 5 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 308 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1182 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the staff were lovely, the location was perfect, and the breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Susan Howie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely but the hotel itself could do with some tlc. Can’t really complain because the price was really good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bra pris , helt OK rum. 😃😃😃
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean staff was friendly and helpful! Hotel is in perfect area!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daphne

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit on the small side for 3 adults, but was manageable for the 2 nights we stayed. Note that there is NO lift, so suitcases need to be carried up multiple flights of stairs. Also, you can hear and feel the underground, but it's not too loud or disruptive. Really good walkable location to Paddington Station, tube station, public bus stops and Hop-On, Hop-Off bus stops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Dhawal

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Aileen

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Dr Bilal

Ok for 3 star hotel. The carpet in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

COLIN

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are tired and dated. The first night couldn't sleep because train noise and vibration. Wee told a staff member. She said that people have complained before about this. This wasn't mentioned when wee booked or checked it. Wouldn't stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for family trip. Although at high up floors water pressure was low (ask which floor will u be in)
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jozlyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
My biggest issue with this hotel is being 3 stories high and having no lift or bell hop to help with baggage. I don't mind doing stairs on the daily but dragging our bags up there was a bit difficult (the staircases were also narrow). The rooms were small but that is to be expected in London. We had our own shower and toilet which seemed clean enough. The shower was a bit bizarre as it was not tall enough to go over your head, you had to hand hold it to rinse your hair and face. It felt like a camper shower. Not bad just cramped and utilitarian. We had pretty noisy neighbors on all sides but our kids were rather noisy themselves (just during the day though, they sleep early). BUT you can hear the underground every single 5 minutes rumble underneath. So if you are a light sleeper, I do not recommend this hotel. Even on the 3rd floor, you still heard and felt the trains. What the hotel lacked in physical property conditions, it made up for in staff. The breakfast staff were so very kind, welcoming, and friendly. They made me and my family feel very welcome. It is right across the street from a pretty little square park with some statues. It is nice to have a green place to walk and look upon while travelling in the city. Also, it is within walking distance to Hyde Park and Kensington Palace. It was quite an easy walk, too. I really enjoyed my stay here, overall. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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