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Abbots Mead Hotel

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

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Abbots Mead Hotel balances comfort with tranquility. Guests enjoy a hearty English breakfast before relaxing in the garden or on the terrace. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the convenient bar and attentive staff ensure a thoroughly relaxing stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
St Julian's Friars, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1XL

What's nearby

  • Henry Tudor House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Quarry Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Attingham Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station - 10 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Grain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cromwell’s Tap House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hop & Friar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Abbots Mead Hotel

Property highlights
You can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Abbots Mead Hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Abbots Mead Hotel offer comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abbots Mead Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Abbots Mead Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Abbots Mead Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Abbots Mead Hotel located?

Situated in Shrewsbury, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall are also within 10 minutes. Shrewsbury Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Abbots Mead Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Lovely hotel in a great location

Excellent small hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel with friendly staff, very convenient location and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant staff, very helpful, thoughtful and knowledgeable of the area. Great stay thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Ideal spot to stay

Wonderful hotel with friendly helpful staff. Situated near the river and in the heart of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place and well located.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the second time I have stayed here because of its location and the friendliness of the host and staff. It is an ideal place to stay if you are attending a show at Theatre Severn as its only a 25 minute riverside walk away, thus avoiding the town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a very convenient spot, two minute walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and very convenient. Walkable to all that was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliantly located for town centre but tucked away so nice znd quiet. Staff very polite and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we stay there a couple of time a month its a great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

DENISE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast, good location, private parking. would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal

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

Would stay again

Great location, friendly staff and huge breakfast selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great and location perfect. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

carrieann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner allowed us to check in early Nice breakfast Comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is excellent. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WE'VEUSED THIS PROPERTY ON A FEW OCCAISIONS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD GOOD SERVICE AND WILL RETUTN AGAIN
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great weekend break

Perfect hosts, nothing was too much trouble. Comfortable room, quality breakfast and all within easy reach of Shrewsbury’s attractions and places to eat and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

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

Friendly hotel

Clean and tidy, good food , friendly staff. Only negative was the shower rail was loose and the fan very noisy, just a bit of TLC needed in the shower room . But over all i would recommend the hotel.. Especially the staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely kipper breakfast and nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great place!

Perfect stop for business or pleasure! Good parking and so close to take in the town. Room perfect and staff great too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless, lovely lady checking us in, I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James

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

Super staff and guest experience

Staff were so pleasant and authentic. Genuine conversation which makes you feel more relaxed and welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, owner & staff are very friendly & welcoming. Hotel was clean & tidy. Plenty of eating options nearby, within walking distance to the Theatre Severn. We will return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable cost, quiet location, friendly staff. Close to shops and restaurants and the river for walks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

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