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.
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
CÉ LA VI London - 3 min walk
Angus Steakhouse Paddington - 2 min walk
Blank Street Coffee - 2 min walk
Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - 1 min walk
146 Pad - 3 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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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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
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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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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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 8 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
Shakespeare Hotel Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
6.6
Amenities
7.8
Staff & service
6.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2026
Great breakfast, clean room, friendly staff.
Richmond
Richmond, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2026
Good location, decent hotel!
Anni
Anni, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 19, 2026
Location is perfect
Kasper
Kasper, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
The room was clean, the staff were lovely, the location was perfect, and the breakfast was great.
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2026
Very conveniently located for transport links and local cafes & restaurants. Simple to get into central London by tube or bus.
It suits me because I travel to & from Paddington and it's just a short walk to the hotel.
Doug
Doug, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2026
Rooms were clean staff was friendly and helpful! Hotel is in perfect area!
Annette
Annette, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2026
A really lovely little hotel , nothing fancy but well presented , perfect location, spotlessly clean, very reasonable priced and everything you need to get your head down and have a comfortable evenings sleep , would use again in a heart beat
Simon Daniel
Simon Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 17, 2026
Breakfast is quite good. One has to be pretty agile to climb up and down the narrow stairs as the building has no elevator. There is poor sound insulation.
The hotel is in a very convenient location fir tourists and visitors to London.
jasprit
jasprit, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2025
Quick check in even at 1am, comfy room and a great breakfast in the morning.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2025
Ideally placed in the heart of London… staff where brilliant… well worth the money
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 7, 2026
Staff were very friendly. Polite and helpful at the front desk.
Room was small and had a funny smell
Kieran
Kieran, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 26, 2026
Great location. Cramped rooms and outdated bathroom. No elevators or working fans in rooms (not even in bathroom). Anticipated small room size and walk up due to price, but the lack of ventilation was tough.
Mary Ailise
Mary Ailise, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2025
Very nice hotel, friendly staff, and clean rooms.
Perfect located, directly at Paddington Station.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 18, 2025
The proximity to Paddington Station and lovely quiet street were great.
Kulsoom
Kulsoom, 7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2025
Great location close to paddington station.
Tera
Tera, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2025
The room was spotless the staff were always helpful and friendly
Suzzanne
Suzzanne, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2025
Extremely good location
Kenichiro
Kenichiro, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Great option for family trip. Although at high up floors water pressure was low (ask which floor will u be in)
Ian
Ian, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 9, 2025
A great location near Paddington Station. The room was fine.
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2025
Great Value, prime location!
Cyrus
Cyrus, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 1, 2025
The room was sufficient for our 2 day stay. The staff were welcoming. Breakfast was ample. We woukd stay again; the bed was comfy!
Bob
Bob, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2025
The breakfast was more than adequate. The staff were very helpful and gave good information as to how to get to the airport
ROLF
ROLF, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2025
Another one-night stay here and even though I was up on the fourth floor, it was the best room I have had yet, being clean and comfortable, with a good bathroom and shower.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2026
Room was a bit on the small side for 3 adults, but was manageable for the 2 nights we stayed.
Note that there is NO lift, so suitcases need to be carried up multiple flights of stairs. Also, you can hear and feel the underground, but it's not too loud or disruptive.
Really good walkable location to Paddington Station, tube station, public bus stops and Hop-On, Hop-Off bus stops.
Renee
Renee, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 2, 2025
Great location, v helpful staff. Lots if good places to eat nearby