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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3.0 star property
Tudor inn in Shrewsbury with a 24-hour front desk

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UY

What's nearby

  • Henry Tudor House - 1 min walk
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 6 min walk
  • The Quarry Park - 7 min walk
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 8 min walk
  • Attingham Park - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station - 8 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camellias Tea Rooms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of Grain - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Three Fishes Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nags Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cromwell's Tap House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

Inn in the city center
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a ballroom
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 59 individually furnished rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1600
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

As of Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury on Jan 5, 2025 start from CA $101.53, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

Self parking is available for GBP 5.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury located?

Located in the heart of Shrewsbury, this inn is steps from Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall are also within 5 minutes. Shrewsbury Station is 8 minutes by foot.

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 995 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 995 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely large room and very clean. Yes it’s dated but that reflected in the price. Breakfast was lovely. I was woken by the glass recycling truck at 4.30 and was weary that you had to go down the side to get in after 11pm and I was a solo traveller.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel is an old historic coaching inn in a prime location of Shrewsbury town. It is an inn I have known my whole life and finally got to stay in. It’s a fabulous location, parking in car park 2 could be improved. The hotel could go with an upgrade in some elements, expected due to its age. It is hugely disappointing that the history of the hotel, the guests is big made more of (Charles Dickens, Jenny Lind). The bar was closed due to a licensing issue which we were not aware of. There was a lack of Christmas spirit or ambience another element easily improved. The reception staff were barely communicative, as were the breakfast staff. I don’t understand why the communication skills are not a part of the job/role, after a long journey a welcome would have been nice, an explanation of the car park system or just any communication would have been professional and expected for such a hotel in such a location. Sad that we had that experience. The food was good, the room delightful, clean comfortable warm. So much potential!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All reception staff and breakfast staff were excellent. Friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Travelled with group
Old property which wanted money spending on it. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
All staff were friendly and helpful, the hotel was excellnt value for money, however the room and most of the areas in the hotel are 'tired' and in need of an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited car parking but very convenient if you find a space ,hotel was clean,tidy and very convenient access to the shopping streets, dont think there is a bar or restaurant but the breakfast was very good and plentiful, the dining room was quite modern and nicely decorated staff are very pleasant and accomodating loads of eating and drinking places within very easy walking distance. As with all old hotels the building was a little tired and showing signs of age,the bedroom was spacous and warm and had all necessary equipment our room was overlooking the shopping streets,there was some traffic noise up till midnigh but thats to be xpected in the town centre..would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place in the heart of the town. Breakfast was excellent and good staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with group
Was a bit concerned when I found that in the summer immigrants had been staying in the hotel, but it would appear that the beds are new. Rooms have everything you need, beds are comfy and slept really well. One night stay is great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed with friends and chose the Lion in Shrewsbury for the history and authenticity of staying in an original listed hotel. Our rooms were decorated nicely although the curtains in one room were tired. It must take alot to maintain a large hotel like the Lion. Bathroom not modern but clean with lovely white towels and toiletries and hot shower. All the staff were lovely, breakfast really good. Nothing was too much trouble. Its definitely not a glitzy hotel but the originality of the building and the homely atmosphere is very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On your website it stated bar No bar available. Very rundown your pictures misleading very disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is chargeable but handy and close to town
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Room very spacious and newly decorated. Comfy beds. Very quiet at the back of the building. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very central for shops and walks. We are regular visitor to the Lion Hotel. You have to accept this is a very old building in an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
On the positive side, the room was very clean and comfortable, and hotel and dining room staff were friendly and helpful. However the lack of a lift was literally a pain, as I have bad arthritis and my room was on the top floor. Parking was extremely sparse. Overall the hotel looked tired and in need of a facelift inside. Also not ideal to have the doors locked at 11pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, historic hotel in the lovely centre of Shrewsbury. Good breakfast, attentive staff and very good value. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gwynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Grade 2 listed,not suitable for people with mobility issues like us,but an enjoyable stay nonetheless
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley ann

Travelled with partner
Easy access to all shops, restaurants. Also close to Shrewsbury abbey. Saint Mary church and Shrewsbury prison. Only took 10 minutes to walk from the train station to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It will be great when the work has finished and we can see the beautiful building on the inside. Would love to see the ball room . I stay here regularly now as I love Shrewsbury ( I have moved away now ) it’s great to visit I stay at the Lion every time I visit. The staff are always friendly and happy to help .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel, lovely friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kev

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024