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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
Bar (on property)
Garden
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$203
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 Hotel Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawkstone Park Follies
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Cosy)

Double Room (Cosy)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double 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
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
2 bathrooms
Jetted bath
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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 Hotel Golf Course - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Hawkstone Park Follies - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • The Quarry Park - 20 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fox & Hounds - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Shawbury Fish Bar - ‬10 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

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

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 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Rectory on 27 Sept 2025 start from AU$214.29, 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. 268 out of 415 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 415 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 415 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 415 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 415 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, quiet surroundings, lovely food.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Lovely stay

Was a lovely stay for a friends wedding nearby. Nothing was too much trouble. The customer service was 10/10 so friendly and hospitable. Beds were comfy and rooms were clean. Breakfast was lovely and freshly made
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, beautiful property and incredibly friendly staff. The afternoon tea was delicious. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanna

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

Lovely setting and grounds

Really liked the hotel architecture and grounds. Staff were very pleasant and friendly. Breakfast options for vegans. Quiet and comfortable setting. Some of the furniture in the room could do with an upgrade as some tired and stained. Bathroom could be a bit cleaner around taps and shower basin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Great place to stay

Our stay was excellent! the building is set in a lovely quiet area at the edge of the village, and the staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piers

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

Excellent quality at a great price.

We had a really lovely weekend at the Old Rectory. Large room, quiet and warm. Breakfast was excellent. All the staff were really nice. A mix up with the booking was dealt with very efficiently by the person on the desk (Natalie, I think). She sorted everything out and we were made to feel very welcome. Easy walk into the town, which has an Indian restaurant, other takeaways and a few pubs with food and beer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

2 night stay.

Lovely period hotel with mostly period furniture. Very welcoming and helpful staff. I was staying on my own but there was such a good friendly atmosphere I didn’t feel “on my own”. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

K

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024