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The Old Rectory

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

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Terrace/patio
Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Luxury Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Double Room (Cosy) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (Cosy)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ corona) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

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

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Executive Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lowe Hill Road, Wem, Shrewsbury, England, SY4 5UA

What's nearby

  • Wem Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Hawkstone Park Follies - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • The Quarry Park - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Attingham Park - 21 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawbury Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wem Town Hall - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dog and Bull - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Piper's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Water Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Old Rectory

Property highlights
At The Old Rectory, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Rectory offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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 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 elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Old Rectory pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Old Rectory?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Rectory?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Old Rectory?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Old Rectory located?

Situated in Shrewsbury, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Wem Town Hall and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course and Hawkstone Park Follies. Moreton Corbet Castle and Colemere Country Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Wem Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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The Old Rectory Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 397 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

10/10 Excellent

Damian

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

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

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

Loren

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

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, staff absolutely brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanna

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

Liam

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

Great Stay

Really nice place to stay, the room I had was also huge. The service was very friendly and efficient, and the breakfast was probably the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay this year. The property is very comfortable, the staff are all very helpful & friendly. A great breakfast each morning. We look forward to returning in 2025 & fully recommend the Old Rectory.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great price comfortable and clean room and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, character building. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens, tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful so quiet set in beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property ,friendly staff. Great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Jools

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

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully quiet, wonderful breakfast, lovely staff Second time we have stayed there, will be staying there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very helpful staff and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great really enjoyed all aspects of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

IRENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff, a really excellent breakfast, and a lovely building in a great location, within striking distance of Shrewsbury.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great quintessential British place to stay. The staff are very friendly and very kind. It has a beautiful garden and easy safe parking. In a fine location to explore Shrewsbury.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed a number of times. The rooms are comfortable, the staff always very pleasant & welcoming. A really good breakfast to start the day. A good location for seeing Shropshire from, park & ride for Shrewsbury is only a short drive, Attingham National Trust is also within easy reach. We look forward to returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the rooms have a charming ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed at the Rectory several times and it always been so relaxing and the staff are so lovely, nothing is too much trouble. I would throughly recommend 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024