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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3.0 star property
Travelers find comfort near downtown at this welcoming hotel where the lobby fireplace beckons and nearby attractions await exploration

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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury sits in the heart of the city center, where guests gather around the cozy fireplace or unwind at the inviting bar. The helpful staff assists with luggage storage while travelers connect to WiFi between ventures to nearby sites.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is P4,124
P4,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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
  • 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
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

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

Located in Shrewsbury, The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is in the city center and near a train station. Cineworld Shrewsbury and The Shrewsbury Darwin Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and Lord Hill's Column. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Montgomery Waters Meadow or New Bucks Head Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Shrewsbury travel guide
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Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UY

What's nearby

  • A serene park with a pond, lush greenery, and autumn-colored trees.
    The Quarry Park
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A stone tower with a spiral staircase leading up to a door.
    Shrewsbury Castle
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Market Hall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Shrewsbury Abbey
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Attingham Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • House of Grain
    1 min walk
  • The Golden Cross
    2 min walk
  • Camellias Tea Rooms
    3 min walk
  • Cromwell’s Tap House
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 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:
    • Self parking (surcharge), wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
    • A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises
    • Luggage storage and a ballroom
  • Room features
  • All 59 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • TVs with digital channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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)

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 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

  • 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury on Jul 19, 2026 start from P4,124, 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?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel in need of a refurb, staff friendly, parking on site but very tight
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just the job for a couple of nights phone first if unsteady on feet.ideal very central to town . .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Darren

Disliked: Amenities
Location was very good. The room was basic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was good,didn't use bar.the decor needed upgrading in parts.The room was ok and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The curtains in the room were torn and need replacing. It was very well heated.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Old fashioned hotel but warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The car park is a bit difficult but ok, staff were all lovely and helpful and friendly, the hotel itself has lots of potential but could do with updating the rooms and maintenance, we would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Alan.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Nice old building but clean and perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really lovely stay and staff were great snd friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Reception staff were friendly and helpful, the room whilst cold was clean and tidy and it’s on a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great room good size onsite parking great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Kiel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Denise Harvey and Jo Williams

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were clean although mattresses needed changing .Hotel up for sale so no food or drink anywhere.Just a building to sleep in, but very convenient for shops,castle,prison and the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Menna

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Needs TLC.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were good , had a really nice time and overall a really pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Viv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love this place. Friendly and helpful reception staff are welcoming. Room had an other worldy exposed beam ceiling, and was spacious, warm and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026