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6.8

1,731 reviews

Shakespeare Hotel

Shakespeare Hotel

22-28 Norfolk Square, London, W2 1RS, United Kingdom

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Free wifi

Kid-friendly buffet

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Shakespeare Hotel

Shakespeare Hotel is a charming 3-star base in London, United Kingdom, perfect for curious travelers and theater fans alike. Located just 2.1mi from the city center, this stay pairs easy access to iconic sights with a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring.

Found at 22-28 Norfolk Square, the hotel offers rates starting from $72 per night and has earned 1,731 reviews from guests.

Featured amenities include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, and free toiletries. A kid-friendly buffet keeps younger travelers satisfied, and meeting/banquet facilities are available for an extra charge when planning business or event needs.

Family-friendly dining and flexible events space add practical flair to this London base. A kid-friendly buffet keeps younger guests fed after a day of exploring, while meeting and banquet facilities are available for an extra charge for business gatherings or celebrations. The 24-hour front desk is on hand to assist with recommendations and help make plans.

Room variety offers options for solo travelers, couples, families, and larger groups. Available types include Standard Room, Deluxe, Queen Room, and several Superior configurations (River View and Garden View), plus Family Superior, Quadruple Room, and Apartment 2 Room. For budget stays, Economy and Single options are available, while Run Of House arrangements provide flexible choices.

Connectivity and comfort are straightforward, with free Wi-Fi across the property and non-smoking accommodations. Payment is flexible, with American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and Maestro accepted; cash is not accepted.

Closest airports

London City Airport

9.9mi

London Heathrow Airport

12.6mi

London Gatwick Airport

24.9mi

Luton Airport

26.2mi

London Stansted Airport

31mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Kid-friendly buffet

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Rooms

Economy Single Room in Shakespeare Hotel

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Economy, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

75 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, parquet floors and heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Twin Room in Shakespeare Hotel

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Superior, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, parquet floors and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Room (2 Adults + 3 Children) in Shakespeare Hotel

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Family, 5 Twin Beds

5 Twin Beds

3 Twin Beds

1 Bunk Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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FAMILY ROOM FAMILY ROOM (5 BEDS)

Superior Double Room in Shakespeare Hotel

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Superior Double Room

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Superior is 151 square feet and includes hairdryer.

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Family Double Room

1 Double Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Family Room (2 Adults + 3 Children)

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Economy, Single

75 sqft

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Single economy is 75 square feet and includes a single bed 80-130 width plus hairdryer.

Standard Double Room in Shakespeare Hotel

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Double standard is 108 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width.

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Room - 1 Twin, Shared Bathroom

65 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This single room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a shared bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Single Room with Shared Bathroom in Shakespeare Hotel

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

65 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Triple Room in Shakespeare Hotel

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Double, Triple

3 Twin Beds

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Standard Twin Room in Shakespeare Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

110 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Single Room in Shakespeare Hotel

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Room - 1 Twin

1 Twin Bed

95 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guest reviews

6.8

1,731 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Christine

8.2

June 2024

Location at Paddington is excellent - we travel to London quite a lot and stay in this area specifically because of its location to the main lines.

Beds - but I think beds can always be better no matter where you stay. Prices were a lot higher for this particular weekend because Taylor Swift was in town - which we were not even seeing! Booked for a couple of weeks time for 3 people and it was cheaper than this last weekend for 2!!!!!! Have to say it was not just this hotel, but as a regular you do feel a little let down and taken advantage of, but business is business.

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Romero

10

April 2025

The room was fine, facilities worked, they provide a boiler for a cup of tea and they also provide instant coffee and sugar. Clean linens enough pillows. It was fresh, I used the heater very little. I kept my window a bit open. The room had a bathroom and shower (there are rooms that do not have one and use a shared bathroom) The room has a working TV and plenty of power outlets. You don't even need a converter because they have USB ports for charging. The room also had a small refrigerator.I just needed a place to sleep and store my things. It worked out well.

The building, and all the buildings in that area of Paddington, have a serious handicap: the trains in the station make the entire building shake when they pass. I sleep very soundly an I only heard the earthquake when I was falling asleep and when I woke up. Again, I only used the hotel to sleep and store my things. It's a good option. But if noise bothers you a lot, this "small" detail could ruin your stay.

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Selena

8.2

February 2025

Its in a very good location and it's quite close to city centre and nearby transport routes. The room was nice and the staff that we did interact with were very kind, they called us a taxi after checkout to take us to the train station which was very kind of them. During out stay there was a fire drill which was quite useful as it meant we knew where the fire point was in case of an actual fire although the alarm was weird and it was hard to tell that it was the fire alarm. I have seen a few reviews taking about how the underground was annoying and people weren't aware of it before stay but I found that I didn't mind it and it was very easy to get used to so I think it's all up to personal preference.

The room was a bit on the small size but for the price of it I can't really complain - the bathroom had a step to get into it which was a little weird and i did almost fall a few times forgetting about it.

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Trudgett

8.2

July 2024

Close to Paddington Station. About 15-20 minute walk to Hyde Park. Friendly staff on reception

Decor and furnishings a bit dated

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Linda

8.2

May 2025

We were here from South Wales, for an overnight stay, for a theatre trip. It couldn’t have been any more convenient as it was a short distance from Paddington. Very good value for money, The only problem I encountered was the shower, that is due to my personal issues!!. I couldn’t turn it off 🤣. The staff took notice of my request, not to be given a room too high, as there is no lift. We had a comfortable room on the first floor. We were very satisfied and would certainly come again. Thanks

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Bijan

8.2

May 2025

Location, coziness, helpful staff, cleanliness.

It is not that there was anything wrong with the hotel if you adjust your expectations. The hotel is in a 150+ year old building with all its charm and challenges. Rooms are expectedly small, but they could accommodate a family of 5. Hard to do in traditional hotels.

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Rudolf

9.1

November 2023

Very nice hotel in a beautiful building and an excellent location, very close to Paddington Station in a quiet side street. Room small but spotlessly clean, comfortable and quiet, fully sufficient for my needs. Staff very friendly. Excellent breakfast and good organization throughout. I had a technical problem in my room during my stay that was swiftly solved. I can certainly recommend this hotel and will definitely seek it out again for my next stay in London.

Staircases are steep and there is no lift, which was not a problem for me despite my room being on the 4th floor because I carried just small luggage. Anyhow, there is no way to change this and it made no difference for my evaluation. However, people with large pieces of luggage might struggle if they have rooms on the upper floors.

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Adriana

10

July 2025

Excellent location: plenty of shops and diverse places to eat in the vicinity, as well as public transportation options. Friendly staff. We were able to store our luggage arriving before the check-in time and likewise after check-out until our departure time. Room is a bit small, but this was expected; it was clean, comfortable, and with free wi-fi.

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Michael

8.2

April 2025

Convenient location on a nice square, close to restaurants and Paddington Station. Helpful staff available 24/7 with free luggage minding service.

Single room was fair given the cheap price compared with other centralLondonhotels. Very tiny room but ok for me as a solo traveller. Room was on the train station side so the rumble of trains was very audible but they did not run through the night.

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Karen

9.1

February 2025

The lovely man at reception was soooo nice. He couldn't do enough for us. Older gentleman with grey longish hair. Unfortunately didn't get his name. He was the stand out member of staff and so many could learn from him. The location was perfect. The room was fine and for the price was good value. Breakfast was ok and again value for money.

There was nothing I didn't like. I have stayed here twice now.

Points of Interest Around Shakespeare Hotel

Attractions

Lord's Cricket Ground

0.9mi

Bomber Command Memorial

1.4mi

Primrose Hill

1.7mi

Lyric Theatre London

1.8mi

Queen's Theatre

1.8mi

Her Majesty's Theatre

1.9mi

Ambassadors Theatre

2mi

Lyceum Theatre

2.3mi

Duchess Theatre

2.3mi

Novello Theatre

2.4mi

Sir John Soane's Museum

2.4mi

Lambeth Palace

2.7mi

Gabriel's Wharf

2.8mi

Ascot

22.9mi

Rochester

30.4mi

Amenities of Shakespeare Hotel

Free wifi

Kid-friendly buffet

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Shakespeare Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Shakespeare Hotel

At what times are check-in and check-out at Shakespeare Hotel?

At Shakespeare Hotel, we have arranged the check-in post 02:00 PM and the room should be vacated by 11:00 AM.

How much does a stay at Shakespeare Hotel cost?

The beginning rate for stays at Shakespeare Hotel is $72. Bear in mind that pricing can alter depending on room configurations and dates. For a precise figure, enter your stay dates.

Which room categories can I book at Shakespeare Hotel?

The Shakespeare Hotel offers a variety of room types including Superior Double Rooms, Triple Rooms, Standard Twin Rooms, Standard Double Rooms, Superior Twin Rooms, Economy Single Rooms, and Single Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms accommodate different numbers of adults and children, with the Triple Room being able to accommodate the most, with 3 adults and 2 children. The bed sizes vary, with options for double beds, twin beds, or a combination of both. The room sizes range from 75 sqft to 151 sqft.

What activities does Shakespeare Hotel offer?

At the Shakespeare Hotel, guests can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features a pool table, providing a fun and entertaining activity for guests to enjoy. Whether they are seasoned players or just looking to have a casual game, the pool table offers a great way to relax and unwind.

In addition to the pool table, the hotel may offer other leisure amenities, although these are not specified in the provided data. Guests can inquire at the hotel to learn more about the range of amenities available to them.

Overall, whether guests are looking to challenge themselves in a game of pool or simply enjoy some leisure time, the Shakespeare Hotel offers options to cater to their needs and make their stay enjoyable.

Does Shakespeare Hotel accept credit cards?

Yes, Shakespeare Hotel accepts credit cards such as Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Maestro. Cash is not accepted as a payment method.