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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

Property class: 3
3-star Tudor inn perfect for exploring Shrewsbury

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.
A traditional lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large mural on the wall.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and traditional furnishings.
A view from a window overlooking a street at night with buildings and cars.
A traditional half-timbered building with a shop on the ground floor and a chocolate store on the right.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UY
  • Place, Old Market Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shrewsbury Abbey
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shrewsbury Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Standard Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(53 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A double room with two beds, each with a floral bedspread and green pillows, a bedside table, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a metal frame and a headboard with a decorative finial, a bedside table, a chair, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a desk with a chair, a television, and a telephone on a nightstand.

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a mirror.

Junior Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a phone.

Family Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Shrewsbury

City center stay.With a stay at this Shrewsbury inn, you'll be steps from Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Old Market Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Quarry Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Attingham Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loopy Shrew - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪House of Grain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Admiral Benbow - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cromwell’s Tap House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3-star Tudor inn perfect for exploring Shrewsbury
As a guest of The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury, you'll find a fireplace in the lobby and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

This Tudor Shrewsbury inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1600
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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.

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  • Free WiFi
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includes taxes & fees
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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 10 per night)

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury to the airport?

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is 60.3 mi (73-min drive) away from the Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury on Aug 23, 2026 start from CA $89, 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.

Does The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury.

Does The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury offer free breakfast?

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

Free parking is not available at this inn. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

Does The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury have a pool?

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury does not have a pool.

Does The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury to downtown Shrewsbury?

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is 0.2 mi away from Shrewsbury.

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far from the station inside the centre friendly staff and helpful lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value hotel and central too
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Excellent staff. Parking adjacent to the hotel a real bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous old hotel in a fabulous location, central Shrewsbury. Parking only £5 per day. Comfy bed, great shower. Rooms a little tired but would definitely stay at The Lion again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly , loved the vibe of the hotel, very quiet and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven Fluff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean staff very polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice room, but a pity there were no other facilities. There were good pubs and eateries nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The parking was easy and the staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit weathered but beautiful in its own way, could t get a better location in a wonderful town at the price we got
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, A short walk from the rail station. Quiet and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very helpful staff, Room meeted my needs fir a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place but you need to fix that wi fi.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jolien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and the location was great. The room itself was ok, however the shower didn't work and the wifi kept clicking off.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Old fashioned hotel but warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was good but a little noisy in the morning outside.We were also next to a squeaky fire door that was opened regularly early morning and late at night.Parking was good.Area was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really lovely stay and staff were great snd friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking,great hotel,bed lovely & comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location for this heritage building. I slept like a queen, woke under a heavenly canopy and lounged in a real bath.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, OK staff, parking OK @ £5per night but only valid till your checkout time on last day!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is an historical building, very well built and maintained. Staff could be friendlier, more enthusiasm. I will stay here again. Clean, great area. Shops and food close by, and can walk to the Castle from here. Nice to have local parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great room good size onsite parking great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kiel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025