Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cleanliness
Cons:
Small room sizes
Noise issues
Odors in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
6.4
Several mentions of cleanliness but also concerns about odors and maintenance.
Service
8.4
Many reviews commend helpful staff and good service.
Location
8.4
Numerous positive comments about the excellent location.
Room Quality
5.9
Comments note small room sizes and some comfort issues.
Amenities
6.4
Amenities mentioned were basic; some improvements required.
Value for Money
6.4
Mixed opinions, with some suggesting that the hotel does not fully meet expectations considering the price.
Food and Beverage
6.9
Breakfast was noted as decent, contributing positively, but with some drawbacks.
Overall Experience
6.4
Overall experience noted as reasonable but with significant concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 200 metres from Paddington Tube Station, Shakespeare Hotel in charming Norfolk Square offers easy access to explore London.

Comfortable Rooms
Each room at Shakespeare Hotel features a private bathroom, tea/coffee facilities, and a fridge for your convenience. Please note there is no lift at the hotel.

Delightful Dining
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast in the bright breakfast room, and access to 24-hour hot beverages and soft drinks. Explore nearby dining options just minutes away.

Experience the charm and convenience of Shakespeare Hotel for your London stay.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 2618 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.4
Service: 8.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 5.9
Amenities: 6.4
Value for Money: 6.4
Food and Beverage: 6.9
Overall Experience: 6.4
D
Dominic • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Gema • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Las escaleras

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
A
Arianna • couple • it
4
Hotel consigliabile solo per l'ottima posizione ma non per i servizi e il rapporto qualità prezzo
Pros:

Buona posizione dell'hotel

Cons:

Camera troppo piccola per due persone e non molto pulita, bagno minuscolo e senza acqua potabile, assenza di ascensore nella struttura (non dichiarato nella descrizione della camera al monento dell'acquisto) colazione deludente (bevande calde fornite da maccinha self service imbevibili, parte dolce pressochè assente e il poco disponibile era di qualità scadente.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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actorgeorge • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Cuffaro • couple • it
10
Ottimo
Pros:

Ottima posizione e pulizia all'interno

Cons:

Stile un po' antico però nel complesso buono

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Bardzo blisko metra (stacja Paddington)
Czystość, codzienne sprzątanie pokoju.
Smaczne jedzenie.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Maria Magdalena • solo_traveller • es
5
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
G
Geneau • extended_group • fr
7
Cons:

Lit trop petit pour 2.petit déjeuner peu qualitatif.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • au
5
Budget Travel. Great Location for Transport, Dining and Groceries.
Pros:

The hotel is situated in a gorgeous old building across from a pretty little park. The position is perfect as it's literally just around the corner from Paddington Station and from St Mary's Hospital bus stop. It's also in close proximity to great cafes, pubs and grocery stores. The staff were lovely and helpful and happily allowed me to leave my bags in storage until check in time as my flight arrived very early and also after check out while I went to breakfast before heading to the tain station. The room was small, but had all I required as a solo traveller,.. a bed, private bathroom with a toilet, fridge, TV, hair-dryer, kettle, tea/coffee and a window that I enjoyed looking out every morning. ... afterall, I didn't intend sitting in my room all day every day. Keeping in mind, when you travel on a budget, you tend to get what you pay for.

Cons:

The only let-down was the 6 flights of stairs that I had to carry my luggage up and down.... that was a mission. The higher the stairs, the narrower they became with a couple of tight corners and a door to make things a bit more challenging. I assume that all the single rooms are on the top floor and that all are very small. The views were lovely though. Plus I had a roof over my head and a bed to sleep in.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Perrine • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Easy access and quaint area

Cons:

Kettle and tea area dusty. USB port not working. Reception staff lacking interaction.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
K
Kateřina • family_with_children • cz
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
Łukasz • solo_traveller • pl
5
Dobra lokalizacja aby nie pokój w piwnicy
Pros:

Lokalizacja, bliskość metra i dworca, bardzo miły i uprzejmy personel na stołówce.

Cons:

Podczas rezerwacji nikt nie poinformował ze przydzielono nam pokój w piwnicy bez widoku na którąkolwiek stronę. Nie poinformowano iż przez cały czas słychać przejeżdżające pod hotelem metro, tym bardziej uciążliwe w pokojach w piwnicy. Są to ogromne niezgodności i uciazliwosci w hotelu.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
A
Annemei • solo_traveller • nl
7
Prima budget hotel
Pros:

De bedden waren goed

Cons:

Het ontbijt was te doen, koffie was zeer slecht. De wafels waren een succes bij mijn zoon maar te weinig opties voor op brood.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
北見 • solo_traveller • jp
7
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • extended_group • gb
6
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Petar • solo_traveller • rs
8
Pros:

Quiet location even close to the main Paddington station

Cons:

No lift, tiny stairs to the 4th floor but for one night it was ok. Breakfast basic but ok, nothing special to announce

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Nóra • solo_traveller • hu
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
M
Marga • couple • se
8
Mycket nöjda !
Pros:

Mysigt hotell i vackert område med närhet till Paddington station och Hyde Park. Mycket prisvärt. Enkel men god o mättande frukost.

Cons:

Rummet var litet men fungerade bra för några nätter.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Mr Peter Meek • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • solo_traveller • gb
5
Convenient
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not very clean, noisy, many steps to upper floors with tight access

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee