See all properties

Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian London hotel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Shakespeare Hotel

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for Economy Single Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Single Room

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Front of property

Dolphin Hotel

Free WiFi
Breakfast available
Room service
Housekeeping
7.2 out of 10, Good, (678)
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Dolphin Hotel
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

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
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

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

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Marble Arch and Kensington Gardens, Shakespeare Hotel provides amenities such as an arcade/games room. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, a billiards/pool table and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fridges and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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: from approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and from 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Hotel Shakespeare
Shakespeare Hotel
Shakespeare Hotel London
Shakespeare Hotel London
Hotel Shakespeare Hotel London
London Shakespeare Hotel Hotel
Hotel Shakespeare Hotel
Shakespeare London
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Hotel Hotel
Shakespeare Hotel London
Shakespeare Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Shakespeare Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shakespeare Hotel?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 25 Dec 2024 start from AU$137.63, 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.

What time is check-in at Shakespeare Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shakespeare Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 30.

Where is Shakespeare Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Marble Arch and Regent's Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Paddington Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and London Paddington Station is 2 minutes.

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1007 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1007 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

sally

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were on the top floor and it’s a long way up! If you have any mobility issues please be aware. It was quite a noisy hotel in the evening from other guests. I am not sure if we were unlucky but i expected it to be quieter in the family rooms. The hotel is run down although the beds were very comfy. The shower got hot after running for 5 minutes so be patient. The kettle can only be plugged in if you put it on the floor. I thought this was a significant safety hazard for families with young children. I wouldn’t stay here again for the price we paid although the location to central london and paddington was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly and welcoming team, my room was clean and comfortable with everything working.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Severin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Talha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pathetic small rooms at high price . No elevator in a 3 floor hotel. Breakfast not included. Staff discourteous and rude. No ahampoo in bathroom. Scant soapn! If the hotel was not at walking distance from the Paddington station would have changed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally, Maesteg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have what you pay for. I travel to London once or twice a year and always stay in budget hotels in Norfolk Square for the price and location. This was my 1st time to stay in the Shakespeare and I would definitely book again. Our room was clean and spacious, the shower was hot, there was a fridge, the bed was comfy, a tasty continental breakfast including scrambled eggs and beans included in the room price, staff were friendly and helpful. Yes you can hear the tubes under the flooring on the ground and basement rooms but thats sort of obvious when your on top of one of the biggest tube station networks in London nothing that a good sleeper or a pair of ear plugs cant sort out
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Iryna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For the price we paid it is a great choice for hotel. Excellent location. Just around the corner from the T. Breakfast was very nice. Staff was very attentive. I see others complaining about stairs. But common it is an old building. Very charming. Yes there is no elevator. But not a big deal for me. Rooms were tidied every day. We really enjoyed it. Although walls are a bit thin.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shabir, Weston Super Mare

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s at a good location near Paddington station and almost good deal for the price. But my bagels were nibbled away by mice/rats on the fourth floor room which seemed to be quite surprising.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Faye

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No mention of stairs only ..very difficult with luggage. Rooms had too much furniture and too small. Bathroom size was ridiculous. Breakfast staff friendly. Luggage storage good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

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

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

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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0