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Shakespeare Hotel

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

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Exterior
Garden
Quadruple Room
Coffee service
Towels

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
22-28 Norfolk Square, London, England, W2 1RS
  • Hyde Park
    7 min walk
  • Kensington Gardens
    8 min walk
  • Paddington Central
    9 min walk
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    49 min drive

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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About the area

London

Shakespeare Hotel puts you in the heart of London, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class London City Centre hotel, attractions include Marble Arch and Paddington Central.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 7 min walk
  • Marble Arch - 16 min walk
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive
  • Royal Albert Hall - 5 min drive
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive

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

Victorian London hotel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
As a guest of Shakespeare Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Shakespeare Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Shakespeare Hotel offers 50 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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

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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 5 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shakespeare Hotel?

Shakespeare Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shakespeare Hotel?

As of 5 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 11 Nov 2024 start from NZ$163.61, 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.

Does Shakespeare Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers give top marks to the continental breakfast here! Available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shakespeare Hotel?

No, Shakespeare Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shakespeare Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Shakespeare Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 232 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 120 out of 1013 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1013 reviews" "

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

8/10 Good

vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashley

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the most horrible experience. The room expected was suppose to be three beds but we got two. Also the room was so cramped. No air conditioning the room was so hot and stuffy tried to open window but could barely open. Fan provided didn’t move and wasn’t powerful. We could also feel the underground trains every time they went. The staff were unhelpful and didn’t care at all. The room was old. We also spotted blood mark on the wall. We tried one night hoping cool off but it didn’t it was cool outside so a window nice breeze would have been fine but nope. I would have preferred sleeping outside. We had to change hotels and they didn’t refund or anything to compensate. We asked for another fan and they didn’t have any. It was horrible don’t go there. To top it off we knew this though so on us no lift.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very near Paddington train station. Easy to walk with bags to the hotel. Polite staff. Easy and rapid check in/out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geneviève

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a charming hotel with charm and character. If you don’t like stairs, you won’t like it. But I would personally recommend it and I would stay there again. Room very small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ayesha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wouldn’t recommend
Dust in the fan, blew all over me and the room on turning on! Door did not lock from inside , not ideal for an anxious female with children
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property with very friendly staff. It is very space constranted walking through the hallways and stairwells so makes it hard with big bags. The hotel is also located on a underground line that i could hear whilst in my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It hadn’t occurred to me to check for a “lift” (elevator, for N. Americans). Luckily we were only one flight down below the main floor but there was a long, steep, narrow staircase with mismatched steps which was treacherous to hail 4 very large suitcases down and then up. The water in the hotel is not potable which I wouldn’t have even thought to check ahead of time. Every time the Tube (underground train) went by, our room very loudly rumbled. I felt like we were staying in a hostel! Breakfast was not included but you could purchase the continental breakfast (it included waffles & hard boiled eggs) or an English breakfast. The location however was excellent, just a block from Paddington Station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I generally liked the hotel. It has unique vibe to it. Great location and nice service staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

ellie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very old with no remodeling ever made. The room was tiny, no elevator and no AC They put you up on the highest floor , you can't even breath in that room and when you partially open the window it is so noisy you can not sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Could hear the underground from our room, it was vibrating the room every few minutes!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very close to everything restaurants and transport. Our room was spacious for a family of 5. Walking distance to st Mary's which was important to us because our daughter got sick and we have to go back and forth to st Marys all the time. The only thing is there is no lift but we only 2 luggages medium size so it is doable . The manager Zoe was quick to reply with our queries and very considerate of our situation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a perfect place to stay while my son was in hospital at St Mary’s. The staff were kind and flexible about our coming and going and it made such a difference to us being able to have a space to get some sleep during the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Iwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room fairly small but adequate for the one night. Clean, tidy, decent decoration. Main issue, on ground floor above Underground tunnel! Frequent rumble, every two minutes! Soon got used to it, didnt stop me sleeping, but mild distraction. Several Greene King pubs nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place needs to be shut down. Filing a formal complaint to get something done about the incredible lack of safety. My wife and I were locked inside our room twice. Keys would not open from the outside, so the property manager had to bring a physical key up three flights of stairs to let us out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Great little stay friendly staff convient for paddington
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Diana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not accessible if your using a wheelchair And no ramp and not much help from staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Girlie weekend
Clean, friendly and helpful. Bathroom a bit on the small side, but clean. Good towels. Breakfast not bad. Good location, handy for public transport. Lots of choices for eating and drinking. No lift, stairs a little tricky. Would use again, but lower floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny, even for a idgey hotel. Not suitable for 2 people. Bed was not flat and sloped towards the floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024