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Shakespeare Hotel

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

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

Reviews

7,2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities
    Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • 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
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Arcade/game room
The price is R2 194
R2 632 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marble Arch - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 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 - ‬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

Shakespeare Hotel offers a great location, putting you 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.

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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.

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.

Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7,2

Good

7,6/10

Cleanliness

7,8/10

Staff & service

6,6/10

Amenities

6,6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7,2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

stewart, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Dolores, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Antonieta, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
Antoinette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Antonieta, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

I could hear the trains running underneath the floor of my room even though I was on the 2nd floor. Tiny room overlooking a park with homeless people sleeping all night
Helen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location just 1min away from. Paddington station. We were 2 adults and 5 kids (reserved one room 5 beds). Overall hotel is clean and good breakfast (for cooked English breakfast has to pay extra £6 per person). Tbh room was a bit small for 5 people but well, when in London you only use room for shower and sleep so did not really mind. Helpful 24hr reception. Overall good value for money.
5-night family trip
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6/10 Good

This is a budget hotel in Paddington. It is very conveniently located close to the Paddington Underground in a nice neighbourhood. However it does not have air conditioning or a lift - and the stairs are steep and narrow. Great if you’re young and fit, challenging for older folk toting big bags.
Tenby, 3-night business trip
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6/10 Good

The only thing bad was (as a woman of 72) there's no lifts and i had to climb 75 stairs even my son in law was out of breath after climbing all those stairs but everything else was good.
Glynis, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Neil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeremy, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Worst of stays
Warning to others— you do not want to stay here. There is no lift the first floor is zero so expect 3-4 flights of stairs. No air conditioning but a fan is provided, the weather was quite chilly but our room was hot throughout the night with the window open. Twin bed was not only tiny but old and lumpy from use, extremely uncomfortable. Room smelled horrendous from sewer fumes.
Dan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice stay
Nice location. Rooms are tiny of course not grwat if you have lots of luggage. Staff are friendly except for the odd few. Breakfast waa great. I recommend purchasing with your room. Do not stay if you cant do stairs.
Julianna, 5-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

The hotel was in a lovely area . Very walkable and close to Paddington Station. Many restaurant choices and not far from Hyde Park. The hotel itself is a different story . Staff was welcoming and pleasant upon arrival. Our room was on the 3rd floor which involved walking up 4 flights of stairs. Very small room which was fine but there was no air conditioning. They did supply a small fan but windows did not open , so no chance of circulating any air. We were there on one of the hottest days of the year . Our bathroom was about a 6 to 7 inch step up from the bed and extremely small . We honestly took cold showers and left room immediately after dressing to avoid perspiring. Also non potable water in room , so we lugged water up each night .
Robin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The location of the hotel is excellent. Close to Paddington Station and underground. The staff at the reception desk are friendly and eager to help. The rooms are tiny but clean. There is no air-condition in summer and the bathroom did not smell nice. You can hear and feel the underground underneath. The staircases are steep and there is no lift. In some of the rooms the tap water was not drinkable. (According to the signs on the wall.)
Mirjam, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

One of the worst hotels I ever stayed in my international experience. Convenience factor is the only advantage. Receptionists during both the check in (Russian sounding man) and check out (Asian lady) times were unprofessional. The entrance (ground floor) stinks so badly. The room reeks of old carpet or wood smell which hits you in the face. Don’t even get me started about the bathroom.
Mohamed Fizal Ihsan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very convenient for transport links. Room small but adequate for single traveller for a 1-2 night stay so a good base for a short trip to London.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Not recommended
We recently stayed at this hotel and, unfortunately, the experience was less than ideal. The hotel does not have an elevator, which made carrying luggage up the stairs quite challenging. The rooms are not equipped with air conditioning, and the windows are blocked, preventing any fresh air from coming in. While a fan was provided, it barely worked, offering little relief from the heat. The bathroom was extremely small, with a sink that was very inconvenient to use. Additionally, the soundproofing is poor, and there were strong vibrations from the nearby metro that could be felt in the room. On the positive side, the hotel is conveniently located near the metro and train station, with plenty of dining options in the area.
Zinaida, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We really like the location. SO close to Paddington station. Great food options close by. ***It was NOT good that the water in the rooms was marked NON POTABLE with a metal sign. Not temporary but the norm. I have stayed at other hotels on the row and that's not the case. It was inconvenient to have to use bottled water for brushing teeth.
Laura, 2-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

You got what you paid for; inexpensive but don’t expect too much. There’s no elevator, expect to climb the stairs with the luggage.
Judy, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Toilet are fabulous Extra from room
Varun, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Trevor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Exactly as advertised. Single room small but everything you need. Small refrigerator was very helpful.
Becky, 1-night trip
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