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 just a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This Victorian hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Marble Arch and Oxford Street. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is just 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
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/game room
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
5 stairs 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
Refrigerator
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 check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 30
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
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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 to 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. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Suhair
Suhair, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 16, 2024
Alison
Alison, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 14, 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2024
Leonel
Leonel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 13, 2024
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Nice hotel
Nice clean friendly staff ideal for travelling from Paddington station 3 min walk
Dean
Dean, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 1, 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Nov 28, 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Mark
Mark, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 24, 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.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 19, 2024
Clean Hotel
Great location!
Verified traveler
8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2024
Great location and room, although small was clean and tidy.
Hotel is a little dated and there only appears to be a small staircase but not a problem for me. I would stay here again.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 11, 2024
Reasonably priced but rather tiny
The room was very clean & tidy although very small. The bathroom had a 'damp' smell that was quite overpowering if the door was left open.
We had a room on the third flood which meant 62 steps to our floor.
Reasonably priced for our 1 night stay and excellently placed for the train station.
Verified traveler
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 24, 2024
stewart
stewart, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 18, 2024
Dolores
Dolores, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Antonieta
Antonieta, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 3, 2024
Closet for a room
Staff was friendly but a “deluxe twin” was literally like a closet with a tiny bathroom attached. We tried to stay out of the room as much as possible because it was so tiny. Breakfast wasn’t bad though
Antoinette
Antoinette, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Antonieta
Antonieta, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Laura
Laura, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 19, 2024
I could hear the trains running underneath the floor of my room even though I was on the 2nd floor. Tiny room overlooking a park with homeless people sleeping all night
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 17, 2024
There is no potable water in the rooms. There was not a sign in one of the rooms we were in that said the water was non potable . There are a lot of places to stay near by with potable water. No where on their website did it say the water was non potable. The person that checked us in did not smile and was not friendly. This was a male. The staff next day was amazing. The breakfast was great! No elevator. We knew this though. The stairs are steep and narrow.
H
H, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 16, 2024
This stately older hotel was located in a quiet, yet active area. Close to trains, subway, buses made the hotel accessible to everything. Several nearby parks for walking and relaxing, including St. James Park and Hyde Park. Rooms and common areas were very clean. Rooms are European small but workable with excellent newer bathrooms. "continental" breakfast was really a full breakfast, self serve with a number of helpful staff. Good experience.
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 16, 2024
Good location just 1min away from. Paddington station.
We were 2 adults and 5 kids (reserved one room 5 beds). Overall hotel is clean and good breakfast (for cooked English breakfast has to pay extra £6 per person). Tbh room was a bit small for 5 people but well, when in London you only use room for shower and sleep so did not really mind.
Helpful 24hr reception.
Overall good value for money.
Verified traveler
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 14, 2024
No a/c in the rooms, noisy and rooms vibrate from the underground trains
Jonathan
Jonathan, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Quaint little hotel near train and tube station. Very walkable. Good restaurants nearby. Nice breakfast. Clean. In nice neighborhood. Kept our luggage safe for several hours after our check-out. Would stay here again.