Located in the city center, The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury offers a warm welcome with its cozy fireplace and inviting bar. Connect to WiFi, enjoy luggage storage and explore nearby attractions. Guests appreciate the helpful staff.
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 5.00 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 5.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury like?
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is in the heart of Shrewsbury, a short 8-minute walk from Shrewsbury Station and 4 minutes' walk from Old Market Hall.
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, and freshly cooked with a great selection. (73 reviews)
Parking is conveniently available on site at a reasonable fee of £5 per night. (18 reviews)
The property's location offers easy access to a variety of restaurants and dining options. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2025
Perfect for a short stay
Perfect for a short-stay in Shrewsbury. Brilliant central location, friendly staff and a terrfific breakfast.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Lovely staff , nice comfy bed , bit dated but good
alun
alun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Great stay staff were very helpful , hotel was clean breakfast was good. Definitely stay again
Allison
Allison, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent service and breakfast.
Great location and convenient car park. Service was good. Hotel is old but has interesting history.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
We had a fantastic stay at The Lion Hotel.
From check in to when we departed all staff were welcoming & friendly.
Room was great-clean and bed was so comfortable.
Ideally situated & perfect for us for where we like to eat.
We will definitely be returning and recommending to our friends and family.
Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2025
The lion
Great holiday hotel close to amenities a bit dated but very clean great breakfast and very friendly helpful staff.
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2025
Beautiful original features hotel
What a great hotel in a good location. The building is full of character with original build. So good to stay in hotel with a real history instead of sterile new builds. Reception staff and dining room staff were good and the breakfast was excellent. Would recommend this hotel for its quirkiness and original features.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2025
Ideal for a weekend away
Staff were friendly and helpful, beds are very comfortable. Breakfast was good.Overall excellent for the price. The hotel is very close to everything and there’s on sight parking for a fee.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Nice old hotel in a great location
We had a very nice stay at the Lion. It's a fascinating old building in a great central location. The rooms are basic, but very clean and the bed was comfortable with great pillows. The breakfast was very good. The hotel is a little frayed around the edges, but that adds to the character! The staff were all lovely and very helpful.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2025
Lovely hotel right in the centre of town so easy access to shops and amenities.
Gareth
Gareth, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 7, 2025
If you like antique style, this hotel is for you
Very old style. Not really my thing. I felt it was over-priced for what it was. No lift, but someone did help with my case.
Ripped curtain in one of our rooms, remote held together with tape in the other room. I wouldn’t want to stay here again but if you like old style you might like it.
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Amazing
Milly
Milly, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2025
Great and freandly staff
George
George, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 6, 2025
Lion Hotel stay
The hotel is an absolutely beautiful building.It requires some maintenance. It is great value for money. Really good breakfast.Lovely helpful and friendly staff.We have stayed before and will be back.
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 12, 2025
A break away
We had a lovely stay a bit dated but lovely big clean room.staff were so helpful and very friendly
Elaine
Elaine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
comfortable clean stay for short break
The Staff were super helpful, from restaurant to front desk. Breakfast was very tasty.
The hotel is a little tired at the edges in some places - worn carpets etc. but it was very clean and tidy and staff more than made up for it.
John
John, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 5, 2025
Dreadful
Very dated hotel. Shabby standard of accommodation. Uncomfortable mattress.Tiny TV in our room. Road noise.
Breakfast decent and restaurant staff helpful.
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1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 18, 2025
It was fine. No frills, small single room in a rather tired but clean old hotel. Helpful staff.
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Warm and friendly hotel in perfect location.
The Lion Hotel is a warm, welcoming, cheap and cheerful hotel. Service at reception is excellent and staff are so friendly and helpful. If there was an award for a hotel with the creakiest stairs and floors this could win it! Interior is dated and needs a refresh. Rooms are comfortable and clean. Location was perfect for our weekend in Shrewsbury. Customer service is excellent. When we return to Shrewsbury for another weekend break, we'll definitely consider coming back to The Lion Hotel.
Vince
Vince, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2025
We gad a reallt enjoyable stay. The rooms were clean amd had everything we needed. The staff were all lovely and helpful and to top it all off the breakfast was amazing
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 3, 2025
Budget stay
Kind of a tired old place, historic but shabby. A lot of stairs to rooms. Minimal hot breakfast, lukewarm showers. Okay for one night and centrally located, but definitely a budget stay.
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 24, 2025
night away in shrewsbury
We booked this hotel as we liked the idea of staying in such an old historic building, it has in truth seen far better days and is in need of refurbishment in just about all areas, the staff I came across were all doing their best and were mostly very young. We were in room 301 which served its purpose but very tired with thread bare carpet. Hopefully at some point there will be investment into the hotel as it is a fantastic building in a great location.
paul
paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Friendly place to stay. Older building with character
Richard
Richard, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 24, 2025
Passable for a stopover
Overall a pleasant enough hotel. Many original features but definitely looking tired and unloved. Breakfast was excellent as was the service at both check in and breakfast. Absence of hot water from the shower was not pleasant
Evelyn
Evelyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Lovely little place in the heart of the town. Breakfast was excellent and good staff