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 2872 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
R
Roger • couple • au
8
Very happy and would stay ahgain
Pros:

Staff were helpful , room and bathroom clean and comfortable, breakfast was excellent. The hotel also securely stored our luggage while we spent the day exploring London — a huge bonus.

Cons:

Air conditioning would have been good but there was a fan which was a good alternative.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Marie Sophie • solo_traveller • de
5
Kann man machen, um Geld zu sparen. Vielleicht besser nicht für mehrere Tage.
Pros:

Nah am Bahnhof

Cons:

Das Haus hat quasi gewackelt, weil die U-Bahn direkt darunter verläuft. Nachts fahren irgendwann keine U-Bahn mehr.
Das Zimmer war extrem stickig. Vorm Fenster lüftungsdchachte, daher war es laut und hat gestunken.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
9
Great location. Lovely staff and clean. Breakfast average but for what we paid it’s good value for money
Pros:

Fantastic location by Paddington station. Room
Was quiet at night.

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t great, beans and eggs were cold.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Ebru • family_with_children • tr
8
Pros:

Paddington Metro ve otobüs duraklarına 2 dakika mesafede bir otel. Yataklar rahattı. Odalar eskiydi ama temizdi, günlük temizlik ve havlu değişimi yapıldı.

Cons:

Klima yok. Özellikle yazın gidiyorsanız oda bir buhar odasına dönüşüyor. Her odaya bir adet vantilatör veriliyor ve yetersizdi.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
V
Veronika • extended_group • cz
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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sunnymary91 • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Très bien placé. Calme . Lit confortable. Très bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

Un peu vieillot. Pas d'ascenseur. Salle de bain très petite.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • couple • gb
7
Great location for a short stay
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Shower was difficult to get a comfortable temperature

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
7
Decent Hotel. Great Location
Pros:

Decent hotel, excellent location. Room was very small but had everything I needed, fridge, tea/coffee, a bed and a TV. Small bathroom but did the job. Everything was dated but clean enough.
Situated 5 mins from Paddington and a 10 minute walk to Kensington Gardens, it was a good place to stay, couple of Decent pubs, just around the corner as well.

Cons:

Little noisy, the underground must run directly beneath, so a big rumble every time a train went thru but that stopped from around midnight. No lift but its not a high hotel, I was on 2nd floor, so not too bad but not too good for the less mobile people!

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
D
Daxauer • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
L
Lackner • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
Y
yagi63 • solo_traveller • jp
9
Pros:

何回か利用させてもらっています．ロケーションが良いのは周りのホテルと同じですが，スタッフが親切なのと，気軽さで選んでます．今回はシングルでちょっと狭い部屋でしたが，狭いながらもシャワーとトイレがついていて，普段よりも暑かったこともありとても助かりました．WiFiも十分な速度，部屋は清潔．値段も安い．朝食も十分な量とおいしさです．

Cons:

共用でいいので電子レンジがあるとうれしい（単に気がついてないだけかも）

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
J
JORGE • solo_traveller • es
8
Recomendable
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación.
Personal del comedor muy amable y buen desayuno.

Cons:

Habitación con todo lo necesario pero un poco justa para cinco personas.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
H
Henrietta • extended_group • gb
3
Not my favourite stay. Location was good but hotel itself in need of much refurbishment
Pros:

The room was poorly furnished and extremely hot. There was no fan and we completely baked in it! There was no one around to serve any drinks in the evening. It was very old fashioned. Sadly won't be staying there again and quite expensive for the experience.

Cons:

Facilities, room comfort, lack of air conditioning or even a fan.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
Z
Zuzana • family_with_children • cz
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • solo_traveller • gb
1
Poor
Cons:

Dreadful beds decor
Low quality
Embarrassment to UK hotel trade

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Monika • solo_traveller • gb
8
Perfect spot for London ventures.
Pros:

Great location, comfortable and clean room. Reception open 24/7.

Cons:

Water pressure, but understandable as the building is quite old.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
S
Sonia • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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alessandra • family_with_children • it
1
Da dimenticare
Pros:

La colazione

Cons:

Tutto il resto
Camere piccolissime
Bagno minuscolo
Stanza al terzo piano senza ascensore con scalini piccolissimi
Senza aria condizionata con un piccolo ventilatore
Chiesto un secondo ventilatore non disponibile

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
B
babyGuest • extended_group • lu
5
Sans plus
Pros:

l'Hôtel est proche de la station de métro/gare de Paddington

Cons:

L'Hôtel et équipements ont urgemment besoin d'une rénovation. Il n'y avait qu'une prise électrique qui fonctionnait à moitié dans une chambre à 4. Le lit supperposé était en très mauvais état...

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
E
Emelie • family_with_children • se
6
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee