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Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Hyde Park

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In the heart of London, Shakespeare Hotel offers a warm welcome with an arcade for some friendly competition and continental breakfast. Connect to free WiFi, take advantage of express check-out, and enjoy the helpful staff that previous guests have raved about.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (5)

  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Arcade/game room
$70 nightly
The total price is $85
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 neighborhood

Map
22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS

What's nearby

  • St Mary's Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 25 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 40 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 49 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 52 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 97 min drive
  • London Paddington Station - 2 min walk
  • London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Marylebone Station - 15 min walk
  • Paddington Underground Station - 2 min walk
  • Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Angus Steakhouse Paddington - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mihbaj - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Hotel

Shakespeare Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Marble Arch and Oxford Street. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is just a short walk: Paddington Underground Station is steps away and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 5 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 5 per stay

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard

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Frequently asked questions

Does Shakespeare Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shakespeare Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Shakespeare Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shakespeare Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Shakespeare Hotel and nearby?

Shakespeare Hotel has an arcade.

What's the area around Shakespeare Hotel like?

Shakespeare Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Paddington Underground Station and 7 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Quick check in even at 1am, comfy room and a great breakfast in the morning.
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location is perfect - inbetween Regent's and Hyde Park and a few minutes away from Paddington Basin and station. The hotel is in need of renovation - we were on the 4th floor with steep stairs - breathless when we reached the room!! The room was small but clean and quiet.
A, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We found the perfect matching room for us !! Came here several times it has improved a lot. Breakfast is fine & copious. Excellent luggage storage. Very convenient location !
sylvie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good economy room with three separate beds, good for traveling with teens. The room was in the cellar, had low natural light and smelled damp. There were mold stains in the bathroom. There was the metro traffic under the floor - it went on till late and started early, one could hear the trains and feel the room rattling a bit with each train. That was a bit unpleasant. Breakfast was OK, not too many healthy options though. All in all - when traveling with teens, it's an OK room, not too terrible. Location is good.
Kairit, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice staff and hotell was clean and fresh. Sound traveled a bit through the door to the room but nothing overwhelming. I didn't try the breakfast but I saw that it was even possible to order it up as roomservice. Having a fridge in the room was amazing. All in all a nice place to stay. It might not be the highest in comfort but well worth it's price and location.
Isabelle, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about our stay was wonderful ~ the staff, the rooms, the ambiance, and all the little extras that make Graduate hotels so unique.
Jodi, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Matthew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Martha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, v helpful staff. Lots if good places to eat nearby
Joanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location close to Paddington station. Very good breakfast. Very nice staff.
Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend

We absolutely loved our stay at The Shakespear Hotel in Paddington. Staff super friendly & efficient. Location second to none - walking distance to Paddington station, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets & an easy stroll to Hyde Park, Buckingham palace & Picadilly circus. Highly recommend. Will be staying there when we return to London in 2026.
Susan, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small but comfortable room in a convenient location. Just steps from Paddington Station and a lot of places to eat, this was a good place with a comfortable bed for me to explore London.
Manuel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good location, breakfa
Stefan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Excellent location for exploring London. Very friendly and helpful staff. Luggage store was fab bounus on last day would stay again, good room for family.
Kate, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean and well situated near Paddington Station and local restaurants Staff were pleasant and check in and check out went without issue
stephen, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent location.
Marek, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very good location. The AC was not really
Sebastian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed in a single room with an attached bathroom and it was a great stay for a solo female traveler! It is right next to Paddington Station, which made transportation super easy. The only con was having to walk up several flights of stairs to my room, but that is to be expected for an older property!
Megan, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in paddington.

This is a little gem of a hotel in Paddington - clean and comfy rooms in one of the many older style hotels in this area. My room was on the top floor - quite a climb and the room as small it was perfect for as a solo traveller and worth the price. I will stay here again.
Nathan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It’s was perfect for the price. Super convenient to Paddington station and met our needs. The room had a fridge and an en-suite bathroom. The morning breakfast was nice as well. While it didn’t have the same amenities as a more upscale resort, it was eminently serviceable for the price with an unbearable central location.
Laura, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location. Who cares about the hotel. Tiny stairs. Tiny room. Very hot, during the summer. But who cares about that, central location easy to walk or take public transportation.
TAVIS, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely good access to local transportation.
Leon, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, nice hotel. No escalator, up to 4 floors, good WiFi,
Bettina Antonia, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Amazing location. Hotel quite dated and no lift

Amazing location close to both Paddington station and Hyde park. Hotel quite outdated and not overly clean. No lift but to bevexoected for 3*. Atill thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Joanne, 1-night trip