Astor Court Hotel
✓ Newly refurbished Standard and Superior rooms in historic Victorian townhouse
🏖️ 1.52 miles from The Serpentine - Hyde Park (Good water quality)
London
Shakespeare Hotel
London
📍 22-28 Norfolk Square, London, W2 1RS
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.1 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 The Serpentine - Hyde Park: Good bathing water 0.8 mi · Environment Agency
- Victorian building in a tree-lined square in Paddington
- Moments from Paddington Station and Underground links
- Close to Hyde Park and central London attractions
- Free Wi-Fi and 24 hour staffed reception
- Games room with pool and table soccer
Shakespeare Hotel is a long-established, budget-friendly bed and breakfast set in a Victorian building in Paddington, central London, just steps from Paddington Station. Guests can rely on free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception, breakfast served in refurbished dining rooms, and a games room with pool and table football. The hotel sits within easy reach of Hyde Park, Oxford Street, Marble Arch and Little Venice, with excellent underground connections including the Circle, District, Bakerloo, Hammersmith & City and Elizabeth lines. Nearby Norfolk Square Gardens offers a peaceful spot right outside the door. The surrounding area is full of restaurants, cafes and pubs, making it a practical base for exploring the city, whether for business, leisure or a family trip to London.
How far to…
- Station
- 100 yards
- Hyde Park
- 10 minute walk
Practical details
- Check-in
- 24 hour reception
Accommodation on site
- Single room
- Triple room
- Double Superior room
Details taken from the operator's own website on 29 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ WiFi
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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