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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
Exterior
Point of interest
Lobby sitting area
Superior Room | City view

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Single Room

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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Standard Double Room

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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Superior Room

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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Family Room

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

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

  • 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
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)

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 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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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 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$105.81, 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.

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.

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. 331 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Restoration Project

The faded splendour of this wonderful building made me think carefully about its restoration. The good things were the pleasant and helpful staff but traffic noise and disturbance from other guests was a problem. Car parking was awkward so I scraped my car. Sadly in spite of its central location, I would shy from recommending The Lion to other travellers. It needs a lot of money to bring it back to life again. Internet poor, no food, single bed ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff (Sam) welcoming, helpful, and informative. Only one coffee each in the bedroom was disappointing. Room was large and spacious unfortunately the tv was a little too small for the space. Didn’t eat at the hotel and didn’t see any options however great location for pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

T

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No breakfast even though paid for it!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This fantastic hotel is a real gem, situated in the heart of lovely Shrewsbury and would make a great base for explorers enjoying all the local amenities. The Lion Hotel reflects the environment; quirky, an architectural gem filled with ancient and beautiful furniture pieces, an historic idiosyncrasy still resplendent in faded charm. Not for the fussy or fastidious traveller. This would be for Hogwarts lovers and those seeking individuality. Fabulous comfortable half-poster bed and luxurious bathroom with masses of piping hot water. No breakfast available, but super delicatessens within a minute's walk gets you up and out too! Very reasonable parking fee and dogs welcome. We will come back as often as we are able.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DOUGLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY GOOD STAY AND UNDERSTANDING CAR PARK SERVICE.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

The Lion Hotel

The hotel itself was clean and staff were friendly, no mirror by the one plug in room to do hair, but room was ok and bed was good, i did book two rooms and even though booked the rooms they put us on totally different floors, no lift so my mom had to climb eight sets of stairs just to her 3rd floor room, she recently had stroke so this was not appropriate, Asked at reception why we were on different floors. just to be told that’s all they had got even though booked weeks prior, they said couldn’t change her room as they had none spare then proceeds to say if room were needed to be together i should have rang them and stated but surely common sense would automatically tell you i’ve booked two rooms i expect them to be together or at least on same floor, The staff didn’t even try to help us sort another room, so we swopped rooms with her instead, although we struggled to climb that amount of stairs, Would i return to this hotel my answer would be yes if i could not get anywhere else,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean and comfortable, no lift, lots of stairs to our room. Property is tired, could do with some updating, but overall our stay has been satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

alan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

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

6/10 Okay

jo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best thing about hotel is its history and the staff. History - fascinating. Staff - despite challenges caused by other parts of the hotel were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness

Basic, but works

Low cost hotel but the room & bathroom was clean. Clean sheets. Pillows were a bit large, I like thin pillows, the second pillow in the wardrobe was better. It was warm weather and slept with the window open, not sure how warm this room would be in winter though. Curtain blacked out all the light and the shower was powerful. Not modern, a bit tatty but to be expected and priced right. Priced competitively really. Car park small fee, but still in budget price range. I'd stay again but it's not something I'd look forward to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

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

6/10 Okay

Edwin

Liked: Amenities
Liked the history of the hotel, but the room we were in was poor, the carpet was worn the curtains had been cut to make them shorter and had not been stitched just left with a raw edge that was fraying. Disappointed in our room would go to shrewsbury again but not the Lion hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Hotel needs updated yes it’s an old building built in 14th. Century lots of history to this hotel but the smell in all part of the hotel is not very nice to breath in needs a good clean and decorated throughout very dirty in most places won’t stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Carol

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Carpets were worn and torn in places The whole interior is in need of brightening up and refurbishing. I paid and booked for bed and breakfast but was told they have not done food since April. Actually I was quite pleased as I dread to think about the state of the kitchens !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

claire

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

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chrissie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect town centre location. Kitchens closed since 3rd May ( Not informed by Expedia as asked by hotel) had we been informed we would have cancelled and booked somewhere else, so no breakfast. Reason given by friendly staff was owner wanted room only option. We did get £6.50 x 2 reduction and paid £5 for parking . Hotel was very dated with wooden floors and worn carpets to stairs which needed a good dust. I wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Couldn’t recommend anyone stay here

This hotel was once very grand I’m sure but it’s a shame to see it in this condition. Rooms very tired, bathrooms that make you want to not undress, so old it is impossible to keep clean. It would be great to see someone give this hotel a complete remodel and make it fitting of its history. The staff however were lovely and couldn’t do more, they like the building deserve better!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is quite run down and tired. The kitchen was closed and with looking at reviews elsewhere this has been the case for quite some time so there was no breakfast regardless of whether it had been paid for. In addition while I stayed it was 30°c outside and the radiator in the bathroom was turned on giving off huge amounts of heat into the room. This couldn't be turned off as it's connected to the hot water. In all, I had a horrid stay with the extra heat, lack of paid for food and although the room hald been cleaned there was stains on the carpets and a broken shower nozzle. I would not stay here again, I advise you not too either.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025