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The Old Rectory

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Garden
Garden
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio
Staircase

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Lowe Hill Road, Wem, Shrewsbury, England, SY4 5UA
  • Place, Wem Town Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawkstone Park Follies
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Chester Zoo
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Cosy) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Cosy)

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

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ corona) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ corona)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

  • 215 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Shrewsbury

In Shrewsbury .At this Shrewsbury hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wem Town Hall and 6 miles (10 km) of Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course. Hawkstone Park Follies is within 6 miles (10 km) and Moreton Corbet Castle is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Wem Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hawkstone Park Follies - 11 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 51 min drive - 35.4 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 52 min drive - 37.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wem Station - 15 min walk
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawbury Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fox & Hounds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Bridgewater Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Elephant And Castle - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Warbling Tît - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Old Rectory

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly The Old Rectory also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Shrewsbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
The Old Rectory offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Shrewsbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 19.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 12.5 per night.

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.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 12.5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 19.0 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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Old Rectory Hotel Shrewsbury
Old Rectory Shrewsbury
The Old Rectory Hotel
The Old Rectory Shrewsbury
The Old Rectory Hotel Shrewsbury

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Rectory to the airport?

The Old Rectory is 35.1 mi (67-min drive) away from the Chester (CEG-Hawarden) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Rectory have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Rectory.

Does The Old Rectory offer free breakfast?

The Old Rectory offers free English breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Old Rectory?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Old Rectory?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Old Rectory?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Old Rectory have a pool?

The Old Rectory does not have a pool.

Does The Old Rectory have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Old Rectory to downtown Shrewsbury?

The Old Rectory is 0.3 mi away from Wem.

The Old Rectory Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 434 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 434 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 434 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 434 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 434 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stopped in many hotels and over the past 10 years and this is up there as an absolute delight. The staff are warm and friendly - all on duty over our stay need to be commended for their commitment to ensure guests feel looked after! The room was well equipped and we had a lovely view of the gardens. The breakfast was outstanding. A great base for travelling around Shropshire- such good value for money. Well done all
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
5 star is a must for this place. Room was homely, warm and good sized. Breakfast was superb. The staff were especially helpful and courteous - even for simple things. I would recommend to all. Just a "wow!"
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I was hoping for when I booked this, something different to the Premier Inn box rooms! The room was big with high ceilings.. The staff were great, extremely helpful and polite! Breakfast was lovely.. Great base to explore local area from.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John Lee

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old fashioned room with a large single bed. Very comfortable bed and an ensuite shower room. All the staff were lovely and friendly and breakfast was delicious. I booked the hotel to use as a base to attend 3 race meetings. Cheltenham on the way up, Liverpool on day 2 and nearby Bangor-on-Dee on day 3. It worked out perfectly and I was even able to visit Wrexham as well, so no complaints from me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

I

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

Ecellent

The staff made me feel welcome. They were helpful in giving me advice on public transport to my destination and back to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joellen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The furniture was dirty, and the carpet was stained. My room was cold, although I noticed other corridors than mine were heated. Walls were thin, I could hear neighbors conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

L K

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab selection at breakfast, very elegant rooms and public areas. Staff couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Impressive building in wooded grounds. Excellent friendly service. Stayed in four poster suite which was disappointing, tatty old furniture and tired furnishings. Shower above bath was very difficult to use. Excellent breakfast. Would recommend this hotel but not the room we stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel grounds are quite nice with a nice terrace to the rear with a pleasant garden view. The hotel itself is quite striking. Down side for us was the room had a view of an iron fire escape, and the working yard. Possibly I had booked a twin room due to my wife's recent hip operation, and so doubles may have far better views. Room was rather tired, but clean. Plus side is they give nice biccies, water. Big plus side is the staff are really friendly, helpful, and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine but let down by the poor shower. Staff were exceptional, breakfasts very good. No restaurant facilities for lunch or evening meals. Hot snacks were available. The staff made it an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

The Old Rectory Wem , lovely place ...

Fabulously friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble , place was spotless , breakfast was lovely , great choice of items , no evening meals served but light bites which were fabulous , Bar was well stocked too ..
Front of The Old Rectory
Milk free puddings
Dining Room
Music Room / lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this for my elderly mother going to her grandsons wedding . She loved it an said the owners were lovely ..my nephew an wife ended up staying there too for the wedding
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

w r

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean comfy hotel with excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Our Stay

Wonderfully friendly, helpful staff. A spacious bedroom, quiet and well equipped. The only blip was the dated bathroom. Painted chips to the bath and the ‘gold’ rubbed off the taps etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mozley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A very enjoyable stay

A lovely old house, so creaking floorboards and no lift but that just goes with the character of the property. Very friendly and efficient staff, very clean, excellent breakfast, very good 'light bites' food in bar which was all we needed in the evening (restaurants about 10 mins walk away). My bed could have done with a new mattress but in any event I slept like a log so can't complain too much about that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Lovely Stay!

We loved our stay at the Ancient Gatehouse. The room was lovely and looked out over the green in front of the Wells Cathedral. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the hotel has an excellent Italian restaurant, where we enjoyed a delicious dinner before walking around the lovely town of Wells. Americans should know it is not air conditioned, but air conditioning is rare in the UK and Europe. There is a fan and lovely large windows. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Wonderful Reception Staff!

The member of staff on reception is excellent. She moves around from reception to bar to restaurant and is very efficient - she is a credit to the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Old Rectory provides several sitting rooms in which you can relax and read or chat with others. This is a very nice amenity, particularly if your travel companion wants to sleep while you are up or vice versa. Our room was comfortable, if a little tight, and very clean. Staff members were very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and well prepared, One issue is that The Old Rectory is not actually in Shrewsbury. It is 10 miles away from Shrewsbury in the very small town of Wem. The fault may lie with me for not having realized that when I booked, but others should be aware that this venue is not in walking distance of Shrewsbury or even Whitchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Really lovely stay.

Really lovely attentive staff. beautiful building and gardens. We only stayed one night on our way to somewhere else but it was so nice id like to go back and explore there a bit more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size it was clean and had everything we needed the toilet was slow filling may need to be looked at the breakfast was great would definitely stay again and recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025