In the heart of London, Shakespeare Hotel offers a warm welcome with an arcade for some friendly competition and continental breakfast. Connect to free WiFi, take advantage of express check-out, and enjoy the helpful staff that previous guests have raved about.
Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Room service
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Arcade/games room
Front desk safe
Vending machine
Meeting room
Multilingual staff
Luggage storage
Feel at home
Fridge
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Flat-screen TV
Arcade/games room
The current price is £49
£49
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Room options
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Showing 10 of 10 rooms
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Superior Double Room
Highlights
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Single Room, Shared Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Economy Single Room
Highlights
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Standard Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Family Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Sleeps 5
5 Single Beds OR 3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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Superior Twin Room
Highlights
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Single Room
Highlights
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed
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Quadruple Room
Highlights
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 4 min walk
Marylebone Station - 15 min walk
Paddington Underground Station - 2 min walk
Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 8 min walk
Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
Angus Steakhouse - 3 min walk
Sawyers Arms - 1 min walk
Bonne Bouche Catering - 3 min walk
Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - 1 min walk
Mihbaj - 2 min walk
About this property
Shakespeare Hotel
Shakespeare Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This Victorian hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Marble Arch and Oxford Street. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is only a short walk: Paddington Underground Station is steps away and Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Greek, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Pool table
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
4 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Arcade/games room
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
5 steps to reach property
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 5 per stay
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6.75 for adults and GBP 6.75 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
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Shakespeare Hotel London
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Frequently asked questions
Does Shakespeare Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shakespeare Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shakespeare Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shakespeare Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 30. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Shakespeare Hotel and nearby?
Shakespeare Hotel has an arcade.
What's the area around Shakespeare Hotel like?
Shakespeare Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Paddington Underground Station and 7 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Shakespeare Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
6 Feb 2025
Lovely hotel
We had a lovely time. We went to London to see The cirque du soleil.The hotel is very central and very clean, ideal if you want to stay central with eatery around and a underground a few steps away.We definitely come back. Lovely staff as well.
Maria Rita
Maria Rita, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2025
Botond
Botond, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
4 Feb 2025
Underground trains disturb sleep
My small ground floor room was clean and reasonably fresh. But I cannot recommend the hotel, for the rumbling noise and vibrations of regular late night and early morning underground trains is far too disturbing. I booked here for a decent night's sleep which I didn't get.... Aarhh!
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
1 Feb 2025
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3-night trip
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6/10 Good
31 Jan 2025
Ok hotel for a night
Was ok for one night.. just be for warned there is no elevator and the stairs are steep, uneven and if you go to the top floor the stair case becomes very narrow.. ok for going up with backpack but very difficult with suitcases. Beds were clean and for the most part comfortable.
Gerald
Gerald, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
26 Jan 2025
Great staff
Great location
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Jan 2025
Tiny and charming, the Shakespeare hotel was safe and enough for us on our short stay in London. Great location and friendly staff.
Carla
Carla, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
Great London base
The hotel is an excellent place to use as a base for London as very close to Paddington station and allows for luggage to be stored before check in and after check out. The staff were very helpful, the room was very clean and extremely comfortable. We did not eat at this hotel so cannot comment on food.
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1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor
1 Jan 2025
Economy exacts a price.
My "room" was apparently once a stair landing. The door was 2" lower than my head. My knees sitting on the toilet were in the bedroom. The mirror had a sticker that read, "Non Potable Water" next to a water glass. The radiator has cold water in it. I asked for heat. They turned it on for ten minutes. The exterior looks nice.
Bruce
Bruce, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
30 Dec 2024
Have stayed twice before & have been more than satisfied. On this occasion could only acquire a shared bathroom/convenience, which was quite far from the room. Just personally, could have done with a bigger, bed.
Jaimes
Jaimes, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
Anand
Anand, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Dec 2024
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
21 Dec 2024
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2-night trip
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6/10 Good
18 Dec 2024
I woke up at 3 am absolutely freezing.
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
Suhair
Suhair, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
16 Dec 2024
Alison
Alison, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
14 Dec 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Leonel
Leonel, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 Dec 2024
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4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2024
Nice hotel
Nice clean friendly staff ideal for travelling from Paddington station 3 min walk
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 Dec 2024
Last minute but fine
It was a last minute booking. It was fine.
Breakfast was good and a sensible price.
Hotel is a little tired but adequate and friendly.
I'll consider it in future.
Richard
Richard, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair
28 Nov 2024
1 night is more than enough
Reception staff where very friendly, we arrived at our room after walking 3 flights of stairs (NO LIFT).
The room was tired and very much in need of a revamp flooring all smashed up, holes.
The bed was probably the most uncomfortable bed ive ever experienced,
The bath room was basically a cupboard with a shower and toilet in it very very small no where to put your toiletries ect.
We went out that evening and unfortunately i lost the room card key - we arrived back about 11.45pm to find the night watchman not having a clue how to get another card, he had to call another person and oh of course theres a £2 charge 🙂 (most hotels will give you one free.)
The breakfast in the morning (continental)
Was the saddest offer ive ever seen. The lady running the dining room was very plesent , the young lady cooking the waffles was the most miserable person ever.
The best part of this trip was the hotel offered free (cant believe it was free) they look after your bags when you check out and you can collect later in the day.
Location of hotle is fabulously close to Paddington.
Would i stay here a again - no
Stewart
Stewart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Mark
Mark, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
24 Nov 2024
Good short stay.
The Shakespeare was ideal for my one night stay in London, being conveniently close to Paddington Station. The staff were helpful and the room was clean with comfortable bed and good shower.