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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3.0 star property
Travelers find comfort near downtown at this welcoming hotel where the lobby fireplace beckons and nearby attractions await exploration

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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury sits in the heart of the city center, where guests gather around the cozy fireplace or unwind at the inviting bar. The helpful staff assists with luggage storage while travelers connect to WiFi between ventures to nearby sites.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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7.6 out of 10
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  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
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7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Shrewsbury, The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is in the city center and near a train station. Cineworld Shrewsbury and The Shrewsbury Darwin Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and Lord Hill's Column. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Montgomery Waters Meadow or New Bucks Head Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Shrewsbury travel guide
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Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1UY

What's nearby

  • Beautiful place to walk around
    The Quarry Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Amazing garden and beautiful place!
    Shrewsbury Castle
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Market Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shrewsbury Abbey
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Attingham Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station
    8 min walk
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    3 min walk
  • The Golden Cross
    2 min walk
  • House of Grain
    1 min walk
  • Camellias Tea Rooms
    3 min walk
  • Cromwell’s Tap House
    1 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

Inn in the city center
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury provides a fireplace in the lobby and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A ballroom, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Meeting rooms and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 59 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
Lion Shrewsbury
Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Compass Hospitality
Lion Hotel Compass Hospitality
Lion Shrewsbury Compass Hospitality
Lion Compass Hospitality
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury by Compass Hospitality
The Lion Hotel
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Inn
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Shrewsbury
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Inn Shrewsbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

What time is check-in at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury located?

Located in the heart of Shrewsbury, this inn is steps from Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall are also within 5 minutes. Shrewsbury Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Old fashioned hotel but warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room ,staff friendly no pets one dog was barking not nice for people staying if want peace and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Reception staff were friendly and helpful, the room whilst cold was clean and tidy and it’s on a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really lovely stay and staff were great snd friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great room good size onsite parking great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were good , had a really nice time and overall a really pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kiel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the history of the hotel and “old world” feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff very welcoming. Hotel very old and carpets very threadbear in halls and stairs. Bathroom had stain on flooring and there was mildew on bath/shower mat. No plugs by bedside . Mattress very lumpy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Historical, traditional and lovely hotel. Ideal, central location for Shrewsbury town. Looking forward to seeing breakfast and a bar back at the property to give it a soul and a purpose. Main areas needs carpets cleaned and/ or changed just to complement its heritage and charm. Comfortable room: toasty and warm plenty of hot water,( as snowing outside) with toiletries and tea making facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm, lovely sized rooms, great service, nice biccies, parking, the joy of sleeping in a breathing historic building. Full of history, charm and character in the charming Grade 1 listed building! 3rd time I’ve been and will happily becoming again when In Shrewsbury. Close to town, pubs, the river, shops and the city centre. Even Charles Dickens stayed her many MANY years ago!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine

Clean room, cosy warm. Hotel in need of refurbish. Great location and safe parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb location in the town centre, parking and warm welcome from staff. I think the overly warm room and inability to turn the temperature down is a small issue but could be an asset when the weather outside gets really cold. 3rd time returning so they are obviously doing a lot of things right.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very spacious and comfortable. Stayed three nights and corridor always smelled of blocked drains. Car parking excellent,£5 a night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ste

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet location as requested. Quite a few small flights if steps to room but no mobility probs for us. Great hotel atmosphere. Only issue was radiator would not turn down/off and heating on 24hrs. Could open windows so quiet enough area not to disturb us. Good value onsite parking. Not reservable and limited spaces but excellent for us. Very atmospheric & friendly hotel. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated. I know its a historical building but rooms bathrooms n hallways need renovation. hallways smelt of sewerage, toilet seat dangerous, shower very old and covered in limescale. Staff very pleasant. Location great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very old building and could do with a refurb but was clean and had all we needed. Situated in the town centre which was really convenient. Staff helpful. Parking available out the back which was tight to get around but managed not to hit anything. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Very central. Really friendly staff. And great parking. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

Pleasant 1-night stay

Pleasant 1-night stay. Our check-in time was 3.00pm but staff at reception agreed to mind our baggage 2 hours earlier enabling us to head off early for a trip to Ludlow.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The Lion Hotel mirrors the Tudor vibe found throughout Shrewsbury. Since then it’s had a refresh in the ‘70s (1970’s), and the management has spared no expense to maintain the Fawlty Towers character of the period, complete with shower curtains and a shower at chest height. An ideal place for the older generation wishing to take a trip down memory lane or show grandchildren a glimpse of the previous century. Whatever the case, you won’t be cold as the heating is very effective. And no need need for a kettle either, the hot water is hot, hot, hot….
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was decent and clean. Bathrooms and corridors are a little outdated but still adequate, to be expected in an older building like this. Building has some interesting history - enjoyed the hearth and sitting room in the main lobby. Location was excellent, inside the walled centre of Shrewsbury town. Walking distance to pubs, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay really comfortable bed and lovely old creaky building. Staff also very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Perfect for a short stay

Perfect for a short-stay in Shrewsbury. Brilliant central location, friendly staff and a terrfific breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay staff were very helpful , hotel was clean breakfast was good. Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025