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Prince Rupert Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers warm themselves by the crackling lobby fireplace after exploring the shopping district, then enjoy local cuisine at nearby breakfast and dinner spots

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Prince Rupert Hotel, in the shopping district's center, offers a welcoming atmosphere praised by guests. Start your day at nearby restaurants, then relax by the lobby fireplace. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, a billiards table, and luggage storage at this historic property.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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8.4 out of 10
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(51 reviews)
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8.8 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Shrewsbury, Prince Rupert Hotel is in the historical district and near a train station. Henry Tudor House and Old Market Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Stiperstones Nature Reserve and Shropshire Hills. Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and Lord Hill's Column are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Shrewsbury travel guide
Map
Butcher Row, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UQ

What's nearby

  • Beautiful place to walk around
    The Quarry Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Amazing garden and beautiful place!
    Shrewsbury Castle
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market Hall
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Attingham Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shrewsbury Abbey
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station
    6 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • The Golden Cross
    3 min walk
  • Camellias Tea Rooms
    1 min walk
  • Cromwell’s Tap House
    2 min walk
  • The Nag's Head
    2 min walk

About this property

Prince Rupert Hotel

Upscale historic hotel in a shopping district
Consider a stay at Prince Rupert Hotel and take advantage of free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a fireplace in the lobby. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, a billiards/pool table, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 70 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 23-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Chambers Bistro
  • Royalist Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 301 square feet of conference space
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Prince Rupert Hotel
Prince Rupert Hotel Shrewsbury
Prince Rupert Shrewsbury
Rupert Hotel
Hotel Prince Rupert Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Hotel Prince Rupert
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Prince Rupert Hotel Shrewsbury
Prince Rupert Hotel Hotel Shrewsbury

Frequently asked questions

Is Prince Rupert Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Prince Rupert Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Prince Rupert Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Prince Rupert Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this historic hotel is steps from St Alkmond's Church, Old Market Hall, and St. Mary's Church. Henry Tudor House and Shrewsbury Castle are also within 10 minutes. Shrewsbury Station is 6 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Prince Rupert Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Fab stay at this hotel, clean, warm and lovely friendly staff. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in an excellent location for our 2 nights away. Staff were extremely helpful and breakfast was more than ample. Room was spotlessly clean as was the hotel - various areas in need of a coat of paint esp noticed the windows in the room with a couple of cracked panes of glass
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel we really enjoyed our stay .staff were lovely ,rooms were very clean and warm. Breakfast excellent all in all great stay Thank u
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very friendly Very good food The room the remote didn’t work the toilet didn’t flush and the shower was broken
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, food amazing and room was warm and comfortable . Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble. Loved the little drop of sherry when booking and and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and bathroom. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but bathroom needed attention. Staff are excellent and helpful. Unfortunately there was a private function on Saturday and the restaurant was closed. Room service was available which was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sian Wyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, loved the hotel would reccommend .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly. Parking is a nightmare. When arrive at night, tired after a long drive the last thing you want is to negotiate narrow lanes to find a car with no postcode
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quirky hotel.Lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff Staff every time. The hotel is centrally sited. It is a heritage building but this is part of its appeal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Great hotel, very welcoming staff.

Breakfast was fantastic, perfect poached eggs. Room was clean and welcoming. Very friendly helpful staff. Fantastic location right in town. 1 minute to the high Street.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weather not too good at first but brightened up in the afternoon lovely old hotel beautiful features room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness
Reception was okay, wanting to know what time we wanted breakfast the following morning, before we finished booking in. Room also okay, very clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was a good choice of cereals and fruit and freshly cooked - if small -breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff that served breakfast were welcoming, attentive and looked after us very well. The reception staff were helpful and always around if we needed anything. I will definitely be booking in again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kath

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Central. Amenities close by
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great Hotel.

Very nice period hotel within easy walking distance from the train station. Situated in the town centre so ideal for exploring the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, good facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Particular mention and praise for the lovely staff. Could not fault them. Friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely staff in a tired hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very nice staff

Very helpful and friendly staff. Very clean and a nice breakfast. Location was very handy for town centre and not too far to walk to the station
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely, its in a great location, breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025