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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Room | City view
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

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, Shrewsbury Abbey
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Quarry Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Shrewsbury Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room

  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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 - 0.2 miles
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Quarry Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Attingham Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of Grain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Camellias Tea Rooms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬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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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 Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury on May 17, 2026 start from $77, 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.

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. 327 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 369 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sadly this historic hotel is in need of complete refurbishment. The carpets are worn, mismatched and date from 1980s. The shower was rusty, the mattress was so old you could feel the base through it, and the tv didn’t pick up many channels. Generally shabby and clearly not refurbished since it apparently housed illegal migrants in 2022. A real shame as it’s in a prime location with lots of original features.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
bathroom could be cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely hotel with some lovely features - bar for example. Central location - middle of the town, way walking distance to train station. Our room was spacious and clean with tea and coffee. Bed comfy. The whole place just looked so tired. Black mould on our bathroom ceiling, aged taps and bathmat . Room was a little chilly probably due to metal frame window. The price, service, location were great, hotel itself although was very clean, was just very very tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location is great and it’s fine for a one night stay after a night out but the whole place is tatty and I wouldn’t recommend it for any other purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Historical, traditional and lovely hotel. Ideal, central location for Shrewsbury town. Looking forward to seeing breakfast and a bar back at the property to give it a soul and a purpose. Main areas needs carpets cleaned and/ or changed just to complement its heritage and charm. Comfortable room: toasty and warm plenty of hot water,( as snowing outside) with toiletries and tea making facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

pierina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking was easy , kettle was dirty and shower needs upgrading as partner was to tall and its didn't adjust.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was dark, the beds were awful, although clean, the television was approx 12" ,bathroom wash cleanneedede
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the history of the hotel and “old world” feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm, lovely sized rooms, great service, nice biccies, parking, the joy of sleeping in a breathing historic building. Full of history, charm and character in the charming Grade 1 listed building! 3rd time I’ve been and will happily becoming again when In Shrewsbury. Close to town, pubs, the river, shops and the city centre. Even Charles Dickens stayed her many MANY years ago!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ste

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet location as requested. Quite a few small flights if steps to room but no mobility probs for us. Great hotel atmosphere. Only issue was radiator would not turn down/off and heating on 24hrs. Could open windows so quiet enough area not to disturb us. Good value onsite parking. Not reservable and limited spaces but excellent for us. Very atmospheric & friendly hotel. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb location in the town centre, parking and warm welcome from staff. I think the overly warm room and inability to turn the temperature down is a small issue but could be an asset when the weather outside gets really cold. 3rd time returning so they are obviously doing a lot of things right.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Lion Hotel mirrors the Tudor vibe found throughout Shrewsbury. Since then it’s had a refresh in the ‘70s (1970’s), and the management has spared no expense to maintain the Fawlty Towers character of the period, complete with shower curtains and a shower at chest height. An ideal place for the older generation wishing to take a trip down memory lane or show grandchildren a glimpse of the previous century. Whatever the case, you won’t be cold as the heating is very effective. And no need need for a kettle either, the hot water is hot, hot, hot….
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated. I know its a historical building but rooms bathrooms n hallways need renovation. hallways smelt of sewerage, toilet seat dangerous, shower very old and covered in limescale. Staff very pleasant. Location great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good except the room heating did not work so it was very cold in the room by morning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025