Shakespeare Hotel

Stayed for Two nights -Friday - Sunday - Hotel was easier than most to find from Paddington Station- seems to be spread over a few of the old georgian houses which inhabit Norfolk Square and seems to be having a makeover at the moment - no detriment to the quality of service was noted though - check in quick and easy - room had been recently renovated with a new shower room and new floring and decorating throughout - decent sized room and storage space and a hairdryer installed too - breakfast basic but adequate for the price we paid ( no one stopped us going back for more- cereals- toast fruit boiled eggs and buns were available along with juices and drinks from a coffee machine -- we didn't stay long enough in the hotel to see much else although we did note an internet enabled computer in one of the lounges

Unique Quality: We had a front room facing the parkland area down the length of Norfolk Square

Directions: Within two minutes walk of Paddington Rail Station with a wealth of shops and bars and restuarants/takeaways also easliy reached on foot

Grab a hotel in the Norfolk Square/Paddington tube stop area. It is an ideal location since it is close to Paddington (Heathrow Express dropoff, the underground, and a tour bus stop).

There are a good number of hotels to choose from. I have stayed at the Shakespeare Hotel twice. Once was excellent. The second time I wound up in a supertiny room for the same price. The staff is curteous and helpful. If you choose the Shakespeare, be sure to ask about the room size when you call...not all 2 twin bed rooms are the same.

Website: www.shakespearehotel.co.uk
Phone: 0044 20 7402 4646

Directions: One block from the Paddington Station Tube Stop.

just a simple value for money hotel with good (english) breakfast. Quite handsome located near Paddington tube- and train and busstation (2 minutes walk). In the area you will find shops, restaurants and pubs. I stayed with my family in a quadroom for only GBP 90 a night incl. breakfast. You're quite near all the interesting places. No problem with trafficnoises. We stayed here between xmas and newyear in 2002; we will come back!

Unique Quality: nothing special other then cheap, clean and quiet. Nice (Italian?) staff. No bar but pub around the corner.

Directions: Paddington