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.
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 - 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
When you stay at Shakespeare Hotel, you'll be within a 15-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.
Languages
English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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
Also known as
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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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Shakespeare Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7,2
Good
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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
8/10 Very good
26 January 2025
Great staff
Great location
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 January 2025
Tiny and charming, the Shakespeare hotel was safe and enough for us on our short stay in London. Great location and friendly staff.
Carla
Carla, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 March 2025
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
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 February 2025
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.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
02 March 2025
Nice
Fabulous
wai
wai, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
03 March 2025
Wonderful
Vravo
wai
wai, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 February 2025
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.
Geoff
Geoff, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 February 2025
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.
Jade
Jade, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
06 February 2025
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.
Maria Rita
Maria Rita, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
04 November 2024
Good place to stay; nice staff
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
09 December 2024
Nice hotel
Nice clean friendly staff ideal for travelling from Paddington station 3 min walk
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Really nice place, right next to the train station and super accessible.
Georgina
Georgina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 November 2024
Clean Hotel
Great location!
Verified traveller
8-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 October 2024
We enjoyed our visit and the location was great for shops, restaurants, and transportation.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 January 2025
Great London base
The hotel is an excellent place to use as a base for London as very close to Paddington station and allows for luggage to be stored before check in and after check out. The staff were very helpful, the room was very clean and extremely comfortable. We did not eat at this hotel so cannot comment on food.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 November 2024
Good short stay.
The Shakespeare was ideal for my one night stay in London, being conveniently close to Paddington Station. The staff were helpful and the room was clean with comfortable bed and good shower.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
05 March 2025
Not so great…
Room was quite small. Not even complimentary bottle of water in the refrigerator.
Efe L.
Efe L., 1-night trip
6/10 Good
31 January 2025
Ok hotel for a night
Was ok for one night.. just be for warned there is no elevator and the stairs are steep, uneven and if you go to the top floor the stair case becomes very narrow.. ok for going up with backpack but very difficult with suitcases. Beds were clean and for the most part comfortable.
Gerald
Gerald, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
07 December 2024
No real complaints, you get what you paid for? Location is perfect
Jeremy
Jeremy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Great location and room, although small was clean and tidy.
Hotel is a little dated and there only appears to be a small staircase but not a problem for me. I would stay here again.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
30 December 2024
Have stayed twice before & have been more than satisfied. On this occasion could only acquire a shared bathroom/convenience, which was quite far from the room. Just personally, could have done with a bigger, bed.
Jaimes
Jaimes, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
04 February 2025
Underground trains disturb sleep
My small ground floor room was clean and reasonably fresh. But I cannot recommend the hotel, for the rumbling noise and vibrations of regular late night and early morning underground trains is far too disturbing. I booked here for a decent night's sleep which I didn't get.... Aarhh!