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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3.0 star property
Tudor inn in Shrewsbury with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Denensis Suite
Exterior
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UY

What's nearby

  • Henry Tudor House - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Quarry Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Attingham Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

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 centre
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury provides a fireplace in reception and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • A ballroom, wedding services and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 59 individually furnished rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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

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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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 any lifts
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 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury on 22 Dec 2024 start from NZ$144.76, including 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury located?

Located in the heart of Shrewsbury, this inn is steps away 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. 311 out of 962 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 962 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 962 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

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

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean rooms, polite staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CURTAINS GOOD SO ROOM NICE AND DARK TO SLEEP. A BIT NOISY SUNDAY MORNING WITH THE ROAD SWEEPERS. LOVELY HOT WATER FOR BATH. NICE QUALITY TOILET PAPER. COMFORTABLE BED. WOULD DEFINITELY STAY AGAIN.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stays
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We liked the friendly staff ,but it really needs to have a refresh ,looks really tired
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Beryl-Anne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We were shocked to see no bar or restaurant open at this hotel. Very limited staff. Room curtains ripped. Apparently they have no drinks licence holder at present. Would like to of been made aware of this before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel because of it's location and history. The Lion certainly did not disappoint us! Wonderfully old and worn, thoroughly as we expected, loved it! Room was clean, warm and the beds extremely comfortable. Breakfast the following morning was plentiful and cooked beautifully. Staff very polite and helpful. If I needed to stay over again in the stunning town, I would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ezra Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room and reception staff were lovely but unfortunately when we went for breakfast there was no staff around to ask for a cooked breakfast, to then be told after we had been sat for upwards of half an hour that the kitchen was closed and they are no longer serving hot food. we were down with plenty of time but due to no staff around it left a bit of a sour taste about the experience. we would visit again and hopefully this doesn't happen to others
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lins

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a 1600 inn so floors creak and are uneven. It looks a bit tired but is being updated. The staff more than make up for that. They a friendly and very helpful. Though the restaurant was shut but breakfast was excellent. Well worth a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super balue for money Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Liked staff, breakfast, historic buildings and proximity to town centre. Didn't like number of stairs and distance to room. No bar and other than for breakfast no restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

The big bbq

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the vintage character of the building parking facility was excellent. Room was spacious and clean. My only negative was the sound of running water all night from behind a boxed in pipe. Being in the top floor in room 323 I Believe there is a storage tank in the attic or similar...Try and avoid this room, as its also hard work on the legs, with 3 flights of stairs. Apart from these few things i loved the place along with my Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
It is a good location for Shrewsbury town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Les

Could be a really lovely hotel if it had some money spent on a refurb. Lots of antique features in the property but very musty feel to the place. The threadbare carpets in the common areas don’t help - the same in the bedrooms. Very dated dark wood furniture also along with a small tv in my room. WiFi and phone reception was also poor. Old window frames don’t look as though they’ve been cleaned for years. On the plus side, the staff were lovely, the location is excellent being right in the middle of town and the breakfast was really good. Parking a doddle on site. For the price I suppose it’s reasonable to expect some areas that need improvement, it’s just a shame more could not be done to bring the hotel up to a more acceptable standard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024