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The Old Rectory

3.0 star property
Hotel in Shrewsbury with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Property amenity
Garden
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Explore the area

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Lowe Hill Road, Wem, Shrewsbury, England, SY4 5UA
  • Place, Wem Town Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawkstone Park Follies
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Chester Zoo
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room (Cosy)

Double Room (Cosy)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ corona)

Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ corona)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Shrewsbury

At The Old Rectory, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Wem Town Hall and 7.8 km (4.9 mi) from Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Shrewsbury hotel include Moreton Corbet Castle and Colemere Country Park.

What's nearby

  • Wem Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hawkstone Park Follies - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • The Quarry Park - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Chester Zoo - 52 min drive - 60.6 km

Getting around

  • Wem Station - 15 min walk
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawbury Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fox & Hounds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stanton Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Warbling Tît - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Elephant And Castle - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Old Rectory

Hotel in Shrewsbury with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly The Old Rectory also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Shrewsbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
The Old Rectory offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Shrewsbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 19.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 12.5 per night.

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.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 12.5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 19.0 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
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Old Rectory Hotel Shrewsbury
Old Rectory Shrewsbury
The Old Rectory Hotel
The Old Rectory Shrewsbury
The Old Rectory Hotel Shrewsbury

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Rectory?

The Old Rectory offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Rectory?

As of 27 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Rectory on 30 Dec 2025 start from AU$160.77, 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 Old Rectory?

Yep, The Old Rectory has a free self car park.

Does The Old Rectory serve breakfast?

Sure does, free English brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Rectory?

No, The Old Rectory does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Rectory?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Rectory?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Old Rectory Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 429 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel grounds are quite nice with a nice terrace to the rear with a pleasant garden view. The hotel itself is quite striking. Down side for us was the room had a view of an iron fire escape, and the working yard. Possibly I had booked a twin room due to my wife's recent hip operation, and so doubles may have far better views. Room was rather tired, but clean. Plus side is they give nice biccies, water. Big plus side is the staff are really friendly, helpful, and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sui

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine but let down by the poor shower. Staff were exceptional, breakfasts very good. No restaurant facilities for lunch or evening meals. Hot snacks were available. The staff made it an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

The Old Rectory Wem , lovely place ...

Fabulously friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble , place was spotless , breakfast was lovely , great choice of items , no evening meals served but light bites which were fabulous , Bar was well stocked too ..
Front of The Old Rectory
Milk free puddings
Dining Room
Music Room / lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this for my elderly mother going to her grandsons wedding . She loved it an said the owners were lovely ..my nephew an wife ended up staying there too for the wedding
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

w r

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean comfy hotel with excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Our Stay

Wonderfully friendly, helpful staff. A spacious bedroom, quiet and well equipped. The only blip was the dated bathroom. Painted chips to the bath and the ‘gold’ rubbed off the taps etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mozley

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

A very enjoyable stay

A lovely old house, so creaking floorboards and no lift but that just goes with the character of the property. Very friendly and efficient staff, very clean, excellent breakfast, very good 'light bites' food in bar which was all we needed in the evening (restaurants about 10 mins walk away). My bed could have done with a new mattress but in any event I slept like a log so can't complain too much about that.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Lovely Stay!

We loved our stay at the Ancient Gatehouse. The room was lovely and looked out over the green in front of the Wells Cathedral. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the hotel has an excellent Italian restaurant, where we enjoyed a delicious dinner before walking around the lovely town of Wells. Americans should know it is not air conditioned, but air conditioning is rare in the UK and Europe. There is a fan and lovely large windows. We will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Wonderful Reception Staff!

The member of staff on reception is excellent. She moves around from reception to bar to restaurant and is very efficient - she is a credit to the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Old Rectory provides several sitting rooms in which you can relax and read or chat with others. This is a very nice amenity, particularly if your travel companion wants to sleep while you are up or vice versa. Our room was comfortable, if a little tight, and very clean. Staff members were very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and well prepared, One issue is that The Old Rectory is not actually in Shrewsbury. It is 10 miles away from Shrewsbury in the very small town of Wem. The fault may lie with me for not having realized that when I booked, but others should be aware that this venue is not in walking distance of Shrewsbury or even Whitchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Really lovely stay.

Really lovely attentive staff. beautiful building and gardens. We only stayed one night on our way to somewhere else but it was so nice id like to go back and explore there a bit more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size it was clean and had everything we needed the toilet was slow filling may need to be looked at the breakfast was great would definitely stay again and recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, comfortable and clearly not part of a chain. Pleasant decor, in keeping with the age of the house which is early nineteenth century, with interesting features such as the staircase and the portico at the front. Lovely staff especially Natalie. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bed hurt me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs A M

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

A lovely place to stay

Stayed one night here and it was lovely. The building is beautifully decorated and is clearly looked after by the owners. Our room was bright and decorated in keeping with the age of the building. We had a drink in the bar and sat in the living area which was very nice. Breakfast the next morning was freshly cooked and plentiful. The staff are lovely and would definitely stay again if we were back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely Staff

Very friendly staff, lovely building, albeit as expected from an older style building, is a little tired. On saying that everything works, room spacious and a lovely location. Can't fault for price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful and very quiet excellent breakfast and located for adventures around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at The Old rectory. The staff were so friendly on arrival. I had to leave for a meet up before breakfast was due to start, and so they made me a breakfast sandwich to take with me so that I didn't miss out. It was really exceptional service. The bedroom was cosy and was perfect for our needs. The only downside was that the floorboards creaked loudly whenever we walked around the room, and the bathroom/shower could do with updating. Otherwise I would highly recommend the old rectory for anyone staying in Wem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about this place was great. I hope to get back there soon
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

barry

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

Beautiful and historic

eveything excellent except beds had no padding on the mattress and it was like sleeping on a box spring
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jools

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t fault the staff however the property needs some work. Our room was small, mattress uncomfortable, shower was filthy with mould around the metalwork. The room was ‘cleaned’ twice when we were there however the duvet was just thrown over and but the comforter etc were dumped at the end of the bed. Room wasn’t hoovered and bathroom not cleaned as there was talc left on the glass shelf from the night before. It’s a shame as the hotel could be wonderful but needs money spending on it. As for the breakfast menu! Still mentioning Covid and how you have to order everything in one go. Certainly won’t be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025