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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3.0 star property
3-star Tudor inn perfect for exploring Shrewsbury

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Room | City view
Exterior
Point of interest
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UY
  • The Quarry Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Shrewsbury Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Attingham Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

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

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

  • Henry Tudor House - 2 min walk - 0.2 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

  • ‪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

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.

Languages

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

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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 5 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 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 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

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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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 328 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

If you like antique style, this hotel is for you

Very old style. Not really my thing. I felt it was over-priced for what it was. No lift, but someone did help with my case. Ripped curtain in one of our rooms, remote held together with tape in the other room. I wouldn’t want to stay here again but if you like old style you might like it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Chose because it looked alright, was central and did breakfast. Three days before the booking received an email to say no longer doing breakfast. Offered free cancellation but by then everywhere was booked as bank holiday. So decided to stay and there were places around and I found a good location which did breakfasts. The Lion is very tired with worn carpets, poor lighting and my single room which could have been from the 70s. There are traces of its former grandeur, a wooden but empty bar, a conference room with great decor but stored furnishings and an empty restaurant next door. The staff were professional but looked very glum - not surprising perhaps as their catering colleagues had been let go that week. The owner I understand lives abroad which might hint at the challenges this place faces. It was clean, the bed was comfortable and it was serviced between nights and properly. But it could be so much more in a town which is a great place to visit and has one imagines a need for accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Francesca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is ideally located and parking is available. The hotel is a little old and dated, but has a lot of character and history. Ideally placed right in the centre of town. The Staff are the hotel's best asset helpful, friendly and professional with lots of local knowledge. The ensuite room was a good size had everything we needed again note the building is quite old so forgive the uneven floors or creaks for us that's part of the character of the hotel and we liked it. There's lots of local restaurants pubs beer gardens and cocktail bars around and it's a short stroll along the river bank nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is in need of modernisation, the Reception staff where very helpful & friendly. The location of the hotel is ideal for shopping & dining
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An interesting, historic property in this lovely town. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and the rooms clean and comfortable. I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Diana

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lion Hotel was one of the most prestigious hotels in the town when I was young and having been born and brought up in Shrewsbury I was looking forward to staying there this weekend. Sadly it did not live up to expectations. The smell when entering from the garage was that of an old disused, uncared for building which is what it is. The reception area was dark and dingy. As there was no lift I was kindly helped with my bags to my single room at the top of the hotel. The carpet was stained and although had been hoovered was ingrained with years of dirt. The mattress was so old and creaky it made a noise whenever I moved and was very uncomfortable. The bathroom was clean and there was lots of hot water so that was a plus. I felt sorry for the staff who were pleasant and helpful but had to explain to guests that they weren't serving breakfast any more and had no restaurant, having to reimburse some guests. The whole hotel needs complete refurbishment to bring it up to an acceptable level for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for a short stay

Perfect for a short-stay in Shrewsbury. Brilliant central location, friendly staff and a terrfific breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff , nice comfy bed , bit dated but good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with car park. Good breakfast. Worked out how to operate the shower through trial and error!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely old building with lots of History and character the room was in good repair and clean , daily cleaning, Staff were very friendly and always helpful i really enjoyed my stay there would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful, the hotel is old, but is clean with spacious rooms. The dripping shower was a bit annoying, but apart from that, we had no complaints. We would use this hotel again, it’s very central, and car park is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wing Kuen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service and breakfast.

Great location and convenient car park. Service was good. Hotel is old but has interesting history.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn-Sophia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were amazing. So friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble!! Fantastic brekkie and great location 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maverick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clean room, clean linen, towels, bedding, room service all excellent. Hot water!! Plenty of it! Excellent breakfast. We will return. 👌👌👌
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lion provided me with exactly what I required. I was meeting some friends I used to work with many years ago. I have never been to Shrewsbury before. The staff were helpful in telling me where to go to meet my friends. The hotel was very nice, great location and a car park! I will hopefully visit again but with my wife next time. Loved Shrewsbury.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ANTONY MICHAEL

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay staff were very helpful , hotel was clean breakfast was good. Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

We had a fantastic stay at The Lion Hotel. From check in to when we departed all staff were welcoming & friendly. Room was great-clean and bed was so comfortable. Ideally situated & perfect for us for where we like to eat. We will definitely be returning and recommending to our friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dreadful

Very dated hotel. Shabby standard of accommodation. Uncomfortable mattress.Tiny TV in our room. Road noise. Breakfast decent and restaurant staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025