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Shakespeare Hotel

Shakespeare Hotel
Shakespeare Hotel – London
Shakespeare Hotel – London
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Shakespeare Hotel

Just 656 feet from Paddington Tube Station, Shakespeare Hotel is located in charming, tree-lined Norfolk Square. It has a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. The rooms at Shakespeare Hotel come with a private bathroom, tea and coffee facilities and a fridge. Please note there is no elevator at the hotel. A generous breakfast (included in some rates) is served daily in the bright and airy breakfast room. Hot beverages and soft drinks are available 24-hours, and there are a number of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk. Located just north of Hyde Park, the Shakespeare Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Marble Arch and lively Oxford Street. Knightsbridge can be reached with a 20-minute walk through Hyde Park.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

3.3 / 5
Good 1350 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location No complaints

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was very close to Paddington Station and it was convenient for access near by locations The room was too small, No Air conditioner, they had tiny fan I had to ask for another fan, it was so hot inside the room at 33” Celsius. The water in Non potable, The bathroom was smaller than the size of a closet I could barely sit in the toilet without having to touch the sink, the beds were too small and you could barely get around the beds no place for your luggage. The place was getting painted so it smelled weird, we left after the third night we were supposed to stay 5 nights but it was so uncomfortable and unbearable, the staff was nice but the room was the worst I have ever stayed in, Never coming back here again and I don’t recommend it! Terrible Stay!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location-very convenient from train station and McDonald’s around the corner Everything else — tiny room and bathroom where we were tripping over each other & luggages; there was a heatwave and no AC, stairs to room; unfriendly staff member (female was fine); paying for location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location of the hotel was very convenient to both mass transit (train and bus) as well as a good amount of restaurants. There was also a nice park right across the street that helped balance out the large # of buildings in the area. We also appreciated the front desk's willingness to hold our luggage after we checked out until our train departed later that afternoon. Finally, the breakfast was delicious! I think this hotel is best suited for traveling parties of no more than two; the room got very small when adding that third bed in, and there was little room left to spread out. It was also a bit expensive compared to what I am used to paying for hotels with rooms of that size.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    No air conditioning so the room was boiling hot and stuffy. The fan did nothing to help. Our room was next to the hotels linen store so constant noise and chatter from staff who were working. Also lots of noise from outside and from other guests rooms.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Location Short curtains Uncomfortable bed

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very close to the tube No elevator & unfriendly staff ! . Least hospitable people ( especially those on the front desk ) in a hospitality business . We had to drag our suitcases 3 flights of stairs up and down and did it twice cause we entered the wrong hallway the first time . Don’t even complain about it to the front desk . No sympathy or offer of help whatsoever , even blamed us for booking on the 2nd floor cause we thought it would only be 1 flight of stairs instead of 3 . We could have fallen dragging our suitcases up and down and they wouldn’t have cared . Not recommended especially for seniors .

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Odd stairways.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Good location, great breakfast.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was nice and clean, the breakfast was great as well and they let us leave our luggage before checking and after checkout. The location was very good too. We had bed bugs in the room.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Noise, you can hear the tube. The building and facilities are a bit old and need refurbishing. But it has its charm.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location Cramped and noisy

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Great location, helpful staff, clean. Rooms are very small, fine for 1-2 nights but not longer.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I was clean, comfortable, very good located, just few minutes from the Paddington train station. It was all good Not really anything, we lived on the 2nd floor but in the basement where the breakfast is served, you can feel tube trains passing beneath, funny :) Breakfast could be a bit more versatile, I bet it does not cost the fortune, my sons ate waffles :)

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Staff member was not friendly or forthcoming, welcoming in any way upon arrival.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Location near Paddington and Elizabeth Line. Price. Helpful staff. Clean. Steep narrow stairs, no lift. Facilities are dated. Bathroom says water non-potable. No bottled water in room.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    The stairs

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Location Men loitering in front of adjacent hotels and park. Street was lined with trash bags waiting for pickup. Toilet would not flush. Young lady at check-in desk had that issue resolved fast. Room was cold so she sent a portable heater.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Very helpful location for Paddington In need of renovation, breakfast poor, very noisy especially the rumble of trains underground.

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Clean, good value The front desk assigned my room to someone else and they walked in while I was resting after a long flight.

Frequently asked questions about Shakespeare Hotel

Does Shakespeare Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Shakespeare Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Shakespeare Hotel offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Shakespeare Hotel. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Shakespeare Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Shakespeare Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Shakespeare Hotel have a fitness center?
Shakespeare Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Shakespeare Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Shakespeare Hotel is located at 22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, W2 1RS. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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