The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3.0 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Point of interest
Exterior
Superior Room | City view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UY
  • Henry Tudor House
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. Mary's Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Old Market Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Shrewsbury

A stay at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury places you in the heart of Shrewsbury, steps from Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. .This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Market Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shrewsbury Abbey.

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

Tudor inn in Shrewsbury with a 24-hour front desk
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury offers 59 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Shrewsbury inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

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 public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5.00 per night)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
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

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 10 per pet, per day
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Fine.
Great location. Dated furnishings. Dribble of a shower. Nice building. Friendly Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

M L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

M L

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

8/10 Good

Sion

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A bit dated but a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Visiting shrewsbury
It’s a lovely old hotel , kept clean , very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights 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

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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