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Shakespeare Hotel

3.0 star property
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at this ideally located London hotel, near an arcade, Marble Arch, and Kensington Gardens.

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Shakespeare Hotel in central London offers continental breakfast and an on-site arcade. Guests enjoy free WiFi, express check-out, and consistently praised helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 195
AED 234 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Single Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 1

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Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Shakespeare Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, while London Eye and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Royal Albert Hall or Stamford Bridge Stadium. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Paddington Underground Station is just steps away and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 8 minutes by foot. Visit our London travel guide
Map
22-28 Norfolk Square, Paddington, London, England, W2 1RS

What's nearby

  • Sign for St. Mary's Hospital, London
    St Mary's Hospital
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park
    Hyde Park
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington Gardens
    Kensington Gardens
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paddington Central
    Paddington Central
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marble Arch
    Marble Arch
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • London Paddington Station
    2 min walk
  • Paddington Underground Station
    2 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Angus Steakhouse Paddington
    2 min walk
  • Blank Street Coffee
    2 min walk
  • CÉ LA VI London
    3 min walk
  • Sawyers Arms
    1 min walk
  • Paramount Lebanese Kitchen
    1 min walk

About this property

Shakespeare Hotel

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Marble Arch and Kensington Gardens, Shakespeare Hotel provides amenities like an arcade/game 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 meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 50 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators and irons/ironing boards
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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: approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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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 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shakespeare Hotel on 30 March 2026 start from AED 195, excluding 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30.

Where is Shakespeare Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Marble Arch and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Paddington Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Shakespeare Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 306 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1168 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Paddington station, nice clean rooms and general area. Beds a bit dated and bathrooms are really tight still very clean. Plenty of choices healthy and favorites at breakfast. Water in the bathroom not being potable freaked my daughter out but there is a water filing station on the first floor. We were on 3rd floor, last set of stairs had an attic like feel. All in all enjoyed our short stay and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Grit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zimmerwände dreckig
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfectly located, staff excellent , easy book in, locked room to leave luggage if arrive early, breakfast so worth it for £7 lots of choice, very convenience to paddington station literally 2 minute walk, pubs, gift stores , places to eat 1 minute away. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room tiny and up several flights of stairs but functional, clean and warm. Shower worked well and TV and WiFi good. Bed fine. Small fridge in room. No air con but fan for hot weather. Lots of shops nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Fabrice

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dommage bien situé mais beaucoup trop bruyant, impossible de dormir sans bouchons d'oreilles, le metro passe juste en dessous, en plus du bruit ma chambre tremblée toutes les 2/3 minutes. Eau du robinet non potable, eau de la douche sois trop chaude ou trop froide,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rosa Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo muy bien, el personal en el desayuno fue muy amable
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, convenient, close to the tube, priced well. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

carlos

Hotel un peut datée, mais sufisant pour notre type de voyage. tres bien placee, le personnel tres bien.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were very friendly. Polite and helpful at the front desk. Room was small and had a funny smell
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The woman at check in didn’t look up from what she was doing despite that I was standing three feet away. I had to finally ask her if I was in the right place for check in. The room was very clean. The twin beds are smaller than a regular twin bed - think more the size of a cot. The bathroom was super clean but super tiny. There was good water pressure in the shower and plenty of hot water. The tv had only … maybe 4 channels - one being the shopping channel. The remote didn’t work. The breakfast was mediocre. Luke warm Scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, cold cereals, waffles, beans, toast, some fruit, plain yogurt and watered down juice, tea and coffee. Internet was soooo slow. You could pay a premium for faster internet. The noise and vibration from the train!!! Awful! Very bad! Location is good but overall I would recommend spending a bit more and staying in a better spot. The hotels in the area are in abundance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Susan Howie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely but the hotel itself could do with some tlc. Can’t really complain because the price was really good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Ivan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Albergo in posizione strategica per chi vuol visitare Londra. Purtroppo ci hanno messo a dormire al piano sotterraneo e sentivamo chiaramente la metropolitana viaggiare a fianco. Per il resto tutto ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit on the small side for 3 adults, but was manageable for the 2 nights we stayed. Note that there is NO lift, so suitcases need to be carried up multiple flights of stairs. Also, you can hear and feel the underground, but it's not too loud or disruptive. Really good walkable location to Paddington Station, tube station, public bus stops and Hop-On, Hop-Off bus stops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L hotel est tres bien situé à 5 mn à pied de la station de métro, il est propre, l équipement eet un peut vieillot mais fonctionnel. Le buffet du petit déjeuner est correct, il pourrait être un petit peu mieux fourni mais c est ok Le personnel est disponible et très réactif
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sono stata soddisfatta della scelta, considerando l'ottima posizione della struttura.(a pochi minuti dalla fermata della metro di Paddinghton) La camera era come nella descrizione, disponibili asciugamani e coperte extra. La temperatura della stanza confortevole (abbiamo soggiornato ad inizio gennaio e faceva molto freddo fuori) Colazione internazionale abbondante con uova, fagioli, prosciutto, formaggio, croissant, biscotti pane burro e marmellata, waffles e cioccolata Unico aspetto negativo per quanto ci riguarda è il numero di scalini (la nostra stanza era al quarto piano senza ascensore) e questo magari potrebbe essere apecificato in fase di prenotazione (fortunatamente noi non avevamo alcun problema di salute e viaggiavamo con figli grandi ma per altri potrebbe essere un problema. Ottimo anche la presenza continua di portineria 24 h su 24, senza problemi di chiusira o rientri entro determinati orari.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
La habitación en buenas condiciones pero demasiado pequeña
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Dr Bilal

Ok for 3 star hotel. The carpet in
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Die Lage des Hotels und der Service im Hotel ist sehr gut. Verbesserungsfähig ist das Frühstück. Mehr Auswahl wäre gut und der Kaffee war überhaupt nicht mein Geschmack.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness
El barrio donde está el hotel es muy lindo y está a cinco minutos caminando de una estación de metro. Tengo muchos comentarios que hacer, En primera; no tiene elevador y las escaleras son muy angostas, adicional no siempre tienen gente que te ayude con las maletas. Hubo una persona en recepción que fue NEFASTA, su actitud y servicio al cliente fue PÉSIMA. El desayuno fuera de ser básico, estaba muy malo, inicialmente pedí una habitación con cinco camas individuales y nos mandaron a una con literas. Adicional, las instalaciones son muy viejas.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for family trip. Although at high up floors water pressure was low (ask which floor will u be in)
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jozlyn

Liked: Staff & service
My biggest issue with this hotel is being 3 stories high and having no lift or bell hop to help with baggage. I don't mind doing stairs on the daily but dragging our bags up there was a bit difficult (the staircases were also narrow). The rooms were small but that is to be expected in London. We had our own shower and toilet which seemed clean enough. The shower was a bit bizarre as it was not tall enough to go over your head, you had to hand hold it to rinse your hair and face. It felt like a camper shower. Not bad just cramped and utilitarian. We had pretty noisy neighbors on all sides but our kids were rather noisy themselves (just during the day though, they sleep early). BUT you can hear the underground every single 5 minutes rumble underneath. So if you are a light sleeper, I do not recommend this hotel. Even on the 3rd floor, you still heard and felt the trains. What the hotel lacked in physical property conditions, it made up for in staff. The breakfast staff were so very kind, welcoming, and friendly. They made me and my family feel very welcome. It is right across the street from a pretty little square park with some statues. It is nice to have a green place to walk and look upon while travelling in the city. Also, it is within walking distance to Hyde Park and Kensington Palace. It was quite an easy walk, too. I really enjoyed my stay here, overall. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋に冷蔵庫があるのがよかった。スーパーで買った野菜、果物、ハム、チーズが保存できて節約にもなったし、サンドイッチも美味しく作ることができました。
外からの入り口
フロント前の共有スペース
ホテルの前にある公園
ホテルの外観
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Reindert

Liked: Amenities
De douchkophouder van kamer 431 is aan vervanging toe.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025