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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3.0 star property

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Room | City view
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June

Explore the area

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Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UY
  • Place, Shrewsbury Abbey
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Quarry Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Shrewsbury Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(47 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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.
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What's nearby

  • Old Market Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of Grain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Camellias Tea Rooms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel 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
  • 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.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 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 10 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 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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Lion Shrewsbury
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury by Compass Hospitality
The Lion Hotel
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Inn
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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 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury on 31 May 2026 start from AU$107, 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 10 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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 3 pets.

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sadly this historic hotel is in need of complete refurbishment. The carpets are worn, mismatched and date from 1980s. The shower was rusty, the mattress was so old you could feel the base through it, and the tv didn’t pick up many channels. Generally shabby and clearly not refurbished since it apparently housed illegal migrants in 2022. A real shame as it’s in a prime location with lots of original features.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
bathroom could be cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely hotel with some lovely features - bar for example. Central location - middle of the town, way walking distance to train station. Our room was spacious and clean with tea and coffee. Bed comfy. The whole place just looked so tired. Black mould on our bathroom ceiling, aged taps and bathmat . Room was a little chilly probably due to metal frame window. The price, service, location were great, hotel itself although was very clean, was just very very tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy parking,great hotel,bed lovely & comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location is great and it’s fine for a one night stay after a night out but the whole place is tatty and I wouldn’t recommend it for any other purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Historical, traditional and lovely hotel. Ideal, central location for Shrewsbury town. Looking forward to seeing breakfast and a bar back at the property to give it a soul and a purpose. Main areas needs carpets cleaned and/ or changed just to complement its heritage and charm. Comfortable room: toasty and warm plenty of hot water,( as snowing outside) with toiletries and tea making facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were good , had a really nice time and overall a really pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

pierina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking was easy , kettle was dirty and shower needs upgrading as partner was to tall and its didn't adjust.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was dark, the beds were awful, although clean, the television was approx 12" ,bathroom wash cleanneedede
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the history of the hotel and “old world” feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm, lovely sized rooms, great service, nice biccies, parking, the joy of sleeping in a breathing historic building. Full of history, charm and character in the charming Grade 1 listed building! 3rd time I’ve been and will happily becoming again when In Shrewsbury. Close to town, pubs, the river, shops and the city centre. Even Charles Dickens stayed her many MANY years ago!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ste

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet location as requested. Quite a few small flights if steps to room but no mobility probs for us. Great hotel atmosphere. Only issue was radiator would not turn down/off and heating on 24hrs. Could open windows so quiet enough area not to disturb us. Good value onsite parking. Not reservable and limited spaces but excellent for us. Very atmospheric & friendly hotel. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb location in the town centre, parking and warm welcome from staff. I think the overly warm room and inability to turn the temperature down is a small issue but could be an asset when the weather outside gets really cold. 3rd time returning so they are obviously doing a lot of things right.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Lion Hotel mirrors the Tudor vibe found throughout Shrewsbury. Since then it’s had a refresh in the ‘70s (1970’s), and the management has spared no expense to maintain the Fawlty Towers character of the period, complete with shower curtains and a shower at chest height. An ideal place for the older generation wishing to take a trip down memory lane or show grandchildren a glimpse of the previous century. Whatever the case, you won’t be cold as the heating is very effective. And no need need for a kettle either, the hot water is hot, hot, hot….
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great room good size onsite parking great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated. I know its a historical building but rooms bathrooms n hallways need renovation. hallways smelt of sewerage, toilet seat dangerous, shower very old and covered in limescale. Staff very pleasant. Location great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good except the room heating did not work so it was very cold in the room by morning
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025