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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
Point of interest
Superior Room | City view
Exterior
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)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

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

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room

  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

  • Henry Tudor House - 2 min walk - 0.1 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

  • ‪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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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 Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury on Aug 10, 2025 start from $58.86, 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 5.00 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Wing Kuen

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The lion

Great holiday hotel close to amenities a bit dated but very clean great breakfast and very friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xxxx
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed was poor, the TV remote did not work and the shower was dated.

6/10 Okay

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disabled unfriendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Beautiful original features hotel

What a great hotel in a good location. The building is full of character with original build. So good to stay in hotel with a real history instead of sterile new builds. Reception staff and dining room staff were good and the breakfast was excellent. Would recommend this hotel for its quirkiness and original features.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

night away in shrewsbury

We booked this hotel as we liked the idea of staying in such an old historic building, it has in truth seen far better days and is in need of refurbishment in just about all areas, the staff I came across were all doing their best and were mostly very young. We were in room 301 which served its purpose but very tired with thread bare carpet. Hopefully at some point there will be investment into the hotel as it is a fantastic building in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Warm and friendly hotel in perfect location.

The Lion Hotel is a warm, welcoming, cheap and cheerful hotel. Service at reception is excellent and staff are so friendly and helpful. If there was an award for a hotel with the creakiest stairs and floors this could win it! Interior is dated and needs a refresh. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Location was perfect for our weekend in Shrewsbury. Customer service is excellent. When we return to Shrewsbury for another weekend break, we'll definitely consider coming back to The Lion Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Nice old hotel in a great location

We had a very nice stay at the Lion. It's a fascinating old building in a great central location. The rooms are basic, but very clean and the bed was comfortable with great pillows. The breakfast was very good. The hotel is a little frayed around the edges, but that adds to the character! The staff were all lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milly

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

8/10 Good

Trevor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was fine. No frills, small single room in a rather tired but clean old hotel. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Not happy with the room but the breakfast was nic

Bedding was dirty. When we entered the room the window had been left open without us knowing and it had a strong smell of cannabis. When we realised we closed the window but room still stank massive dirty patch on the duvet cover. Breakfast was freshly cooked and tasted lovely, great selection and service. Bed was very uncomfortable, neither of us had a good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Ideal for a weekend away

Staff were friendly and helpful, beds are very comfortable. Breakfast was good.Overall excellent for the price. The hotel is very close to everything and there’s on sight parking for a fee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

S K

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall, a good experience, Lovely staff, The room was relatively clean. A bit noisy at night. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025