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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3.0 star property
Tudor inn in Shrewsbury with a 24-hour front desk

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area
City view
Exterior
Point of interest
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Located in Shrewsbury, The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is in the city centre 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.
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Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UY

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

  • ‪Cromwell’s Tap House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House of Grain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hop & Friar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

Inn in the city centre
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury provides a fireplace in reception and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a front desk safe and a ballroom
  • Wedding services, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 59 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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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 is parking at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury located?

Located in the heart of Shrewsbury, this inn is steps away 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.

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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 330 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old property with plenty of character close to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan

Staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Functional / practical accommodation, to explore Shrewsbury. Although we were on the 3rd floor - no lift and quite steep stairs. Would have been nice to have a hotel bar and breakfast available at the hotel. But having said that the surrounding streets offer a vast range of bars and eateries so get out there and explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Lion Hotel is in the centre of Shrewsbury with local shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs within 5 minutes walk. Railway station is about 10 minutes walk. My room was quiet at the back of the hotel. Only issue was there was no lift working in the hotel and shower was very difficult to control to achieve the right temperature.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short stay, very convenient, loved the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Pigeon problems when parking. No breakfast provided
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
While we enjoyed our stay In Shrewsbury overall, the hotel was a wee bit tired. Staff were friendly, but it seems the hotel itself may have seen better days…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let down from last year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Roger

Unaware that there were no kitchens or therefore breakfast. Poor bar - only bottles. Room OK but hotel tired and public areas shabby. Would not go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely old building, rooms okay, but really needs a refurb, the squeaky floors are very annoying, such a shame.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwilym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap but good quality, spacious, clean and brilliant location!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

The Holy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Full of character, lovely staff, nice rooms, unfortunately a bit hot and no fan or tv remote
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Sadly no Bar or restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

First dog friendly hotel experience

Our first experience of a dog friendly hotel and the staff couldn’t have been any nicer or helpful which totally made the difference and would 100% go again. Location is perfect to explore the town and surrounded by dozens of bars cafes and restaurants so you can just take your pick.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay really comfortable bed and lovely old creaky building. Staff also very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Cant comment on the room as when we arrived they didnt have a room for us! The reception staff were not very helpful in finding us alternative accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clare

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the stay at all. Staff were very friendly and helpful but that was it. Bed was awful and there were no facilities at all. Would never recommend anyone to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wing Kuen

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stop over, great town, good for motorcyclists as there is a parking garage
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was in an excellent location for what we wanted. The room was very clean and had been recently decorated with new carpet too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Our stay was okay. The hotel seemed a bit run down. No breakfast available. Room was clean, both bed and bathroom. An old building so no lifts. Hotel is in ideal place to explore the centre of Shrewsbury. Value for money on a centrally located hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location right in centre of town. Hotel itself is in major need of a refurb. Very dated and no food or drink available. Our room was extremely noise as it faced the road. Traffic noise and moving the bins at 7am woke us up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quirky old horel. Would benefit from some serious refurbishment. Everything looks rather tired.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very disappointed that there was no food at the hotel. No bar. Comfortable bed. Poor Internet access. There was parking. Positive easy access to the town. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Cheap and cheerful...
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025