Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Meeting/banquet facilities
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 2905 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
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Amadeus • family_with_children • br
10
Pros:

Localização muito boa, café da manhã gostoso

Cons:

Precisa subir escadas, não foi um problema para nós, mas pessoas com mobilidade reduzida precisam considerar.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • de
9
Pros:

Die Lage war top

Cons:

Man merkt die Bahn im Zimmer, es rumpelt etwas

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • family_with_children • fi
5
Loistavalla paikalla sijaitseva vanha ja kulunut hotelli, joka kaipaa täyden remontin.
Pros:

Sijainti! Todella lähellä Paddingtonin asemaa ja lähellä myös ravintoloita.

Cons:

Aivan surkea äänieristys! Vanha, kulunut ja kaipaisi täyden remontin. Ei hinta-laatusuhteeltaan todellakaan 3-tähden arvoinen.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Roland • solo_traveller • lu
7
Guter Kurzstopp
Pros:

Ruhige Lage am Norfolk Square - angenehmes Frühstück

Cons:

Die Enge des Einzelzimmers

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • dk
4
Ikke pengene værd
Pros:

Det var i god afstand til stationen

Cons:

Værelset var meget lille og slidt. Man kunne mærke og høre toget hele natten.
Morgenmad var elendig meget lille udvalg og en forfærdelig kaffe.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
R
renato • couple • it
7
Pros:

La posizione ottima per spostamenti

Cons:

Camera piccola senza ascensore

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
Álvaro • couple • es
8
Buena relación calidad precio
Pros:

La ubicación es muy buena, lo único que tiembla con el paso del metro y la cama es muy cómoda

Cons:

El desayuno es un poco simple y escaso pero bueno hay lo normal: tostadas, gofres, huevos…
El agua de los baños de la habitación pone que no es potable.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
M
Mario • solo_traveller • au
5
Look elsewhere
Pros:

Great location.
Rooms were cleaned and serviced every day.

Cons:

Room was extremely noisy and actually shook every time and underground train travelled past.
The refrigerator was also noisy.
There was no actual bathroom but a cavity with a shower screen placed inside it.
The heater didn't work and the TV reception constantly cut out.
The doors and other fittings were old and battered.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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RAMON • extended_group • es
8
Buena ubicación para escapadas a Londres
Pros:

Buena ubicación

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Well located near Paddington and Hyde Park. Cleanliness standards were very good.

Cons:

Bed was a little uncomfortable, shower head was blocked up. Was rectified but then not always able to get hot water out of it.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Excellent location and good value for money. Basic and room was on the small side but had everything needed. Bed was comfortable and there was a mini fridge in the room.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
F
Fernando • family_with_children • es
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • us
4
Not good
Pros:

Breakfast was just OK

Cons:

Never would have stayed there if I knew I’d have to carry my suitcases up 4 flights and not have a bathroom on the floor I was staying on.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
G
giuditta • couple • it
10
So very lovely hotel!
Pros:

L’hotel ha una posizione ottima! La camera era perfetta e il servizio di pulizia impeccabile! Avevamo una camera al piano terra vicino alla sala con il biliardo, e c’era una postazione per riempire le borracce con acqua potabile! La colazione? ECCEZIONALE! Con waffle a pane tostato caldi in continuazione! Lo staff gentilissimo preciso e disponibile. Siamo stati benissimo!

Cons:

Non posso dire che non mi sia piaciuto perché a noi NON ha dato fastidio, ma lo scrivo per chi magari ha il sonno leggero o problemi a dormire. Essendo l’hotel vicinissimo alla metro, e avendo noi una camera a piano terra, si sentivano le vibrazioni al passaggio delle metro. Non so se questo valga anche per le stanze ai piani superiori. Ripeto a noi non ha dato assolutamente fastidio, anzi ci ha cullato. Abbiamo dormito benissimo!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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VANESSA • couple • us
3
Very very budget
Pros:

Location however there are MANY similar size style hotels in the area.

Cons:

Very small room. Some don’t have a private bathroom! Water pressure very low. Non potable water in rooms. Fridge didn’t work.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Perry • couple • ca
8
This accommodation is excellent value and location. The well stocked communal kitchen was a nice surprise.
Pros:

Amazing location, friendly staff and a separate kitchen/eating area for communal use.

Cons:

Trains run behind the property ( which was kind of fun)

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Luana • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Allyn • solo_traveller • au
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sammer • solo_traveller • at
3
Pros:

Direkt ums Eck zur Paddington Station

Cons:

Zimmer winzig. Bad so klein, das man nicht umfallen kann. Fenster nur geringfügig zu öffnen, daher viel zu warm im Zimmer. Kühlschrank extrem laut. U-Bahnen Tag und Nacht im Minutentakt. Schlafen war nur bedingt möglich. Und das mit Ohropax!
Frühstück sehr eingeschränkt. Mit Unverträglichkeiten überaus traurig.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Achille • family_with_children • es
7
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee