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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
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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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

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

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About the area

Shrewsbury

A stay at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury places you in the heart of Shrewsbury, steps from Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. .This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Market Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shrewsbury Abbey.
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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

Tudor inn in Shrewsbury with a 24-hour front desk
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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

Property is also known as

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Lion Shrewsbury
Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Compass Hospitality
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury by Compass Hospitality
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Inn
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Inn Shrewsbury

Reviews

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 335 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 191 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a very old hotel , and I expected lots of creakiness but it was fine , a really interesting building in the town centre with a car park . The only downside was the lack of breakfast ( no food available at all ) but it is surrounded by food outlets and pubs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

K

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice weekend away hotel is very tired and in need of renovation but it is clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

DAVID F

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Dirty and I cannot believe a hotel that doesn’t serve breakfast, restaurant closed and no beer. It is awful and I cannot imagine any reason for anyone to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

4/10 Poor

Paula

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old. Dated, rusty windows,online photo s do ot reflect a standard double room. Bathroom smelt damp !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with partner
The room was clean and the location is central. There is no breakfast provided since May which was disappointing. The room was tired and old decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with partner
Hotel is very dated and worn. Staff are very friendly. No restaurant facilities available and limited Bar stock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEEPAN

Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

The property is clean. It is in need of some TLC. Understand that it is an old building and nice to see that these type of places keep going.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really old hoteĺ sprawling over many levels. Very quirky and full of character. Very friendly staff. The rooms are very spacious and clean with a nice comfy bed. Tea/coffee in the room. The tv is a bit small but its enough for the room. A very reasonable priced hotel. They no longer serve breakfast. I would have gladly paid extra for a breakfast. I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property once upon a time was superb..... Now , no one cares . Theyve made too much money from refugees... This was terrible. Will not be back ... what a sh** hole .. bad experience .. No wonder air bnb is on the up .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No Breakfast available during my stay because hotel owner had closed kitchen and made staff redundant. General decor and condition of bedrooms and public areas dated and in need of TLC. Not a place I would recommend to friends and family in its current state.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could do with a lift to all floors especially if you suffer with a disability
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were very helpful, but place needed updating a distinct lack of atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The ptoperty was historic, no elevator, location convenient to town, Needs TLC
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a lot, although staff were friendly Whole place really run down. No food or drinks Worst bed ever…,, springs protruding TV no bigger than a small computer screen WiFi weak signal
Stayed 1 night in May 2025