The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

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

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Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, comfortable chair, and convenient table and lamp.
Overlooking a charming street scene, this room offers a glimpse into the local culture.
Cozy room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and classic decor, featuring a brick fireplace, sofas, and a red armchair.
Stroll through the beautifully landscaped garden, featuring a central fountain and vibrant flower beds, surrounded by benches for a peaceful retreat.
Experience the charm of a well-preserved historic town center, surrounded by traditional half-timbered buildings and notable establishments.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

Map
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UY
  • The Quarry Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Shrewsbury Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Attingham Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Junior Room

Highlights

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

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Shrewsbury

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury puts you in the heart of Shrewsbury, within steps of Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. Highlights at this Tudor inn include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and wedding services. Additionally, you'll find a fireplace in the lobby, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Shrewsbury inn include St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall.

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

  • ‪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

Tudor inn in Shrewsbury with a 24-hour front desk
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
  • Conference 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 a hairdryer. Digital televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Shrewsbury inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian, Welsh

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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 5 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: 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 31 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$118.19, 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.

Is parking available at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

Yep, The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury has a self car park for GBP 5.00 per night.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

No, The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

Dogs are welcome at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1009 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

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff , nice comfy bed , bit dated but good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with car park. Good breakfast. Worked out how to operate the shower through trial and error!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely old building with lots of History and character the room was in good repair and clean , daily cleaning, Staff were very friendly and always helpful i really enjoyed my stay there would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful, the hotel is old, but is clean with spacious rooms. The dripping shower was a bit annoying, but apart from that, we had no complaints. We would use this hotel again, it’s very central, and car park is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wing Kuen

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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