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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

Wolverhampton · United Kingdom

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7.8/10Very good1,005 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition6.6/106.6
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Amenities6.6/106.6
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About The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

Located in the heart of Shrewsbury's historic town center, this hotel seamlessly blends stunning 16th-century architecture with modern comforts. A storied past includes notable guests such as Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin.

Known for its warm hospitality and traditional character, the hotel is ideally situated for exploring the unique shops and attractions, all within a 5-minute walk. Shrewsbury Rail Station is a short 15-minute walk away.

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A stay at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury places you in the heart of Shrewsbury, steps from Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Market Hall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shrewsbury Abbey.

Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Parking height restrictions apply Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 3 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Parking height restrictions apply.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Russian

    Portuguese

    Ukrainian

    Welsh

    English

    Polish

    Romanian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Henry Tudor House 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St Alkmond's Church 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Mary's Church 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Old Market Hall 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Shrewsbury Abbey 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Quarry Park 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Shrewsbury Castle 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Stiperstones Nature Reserve 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
St.Chads Church 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Attingham Park 1 km / 0.6 mi
Haughmond Abbey 1 km / 0.6 mi
Cineworld Shrewsbury 1 km / 0.6 mi
Lord Hill's Column 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Ditherington Flax Mill 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

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  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parkingExtra charge
  • Room serviceExtra charge
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  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Fireplace
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Continental breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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  • Double or Twin TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • TWO BEDSDBT.2B

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  • Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDBL.DB-SU

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    SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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  • JUNIOR SUITE STANDARDJUNIOR SUITE • STANDARDJSU.ST

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    JUNIOR SUITE STANDARD

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST-1

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: TWN.ST-1

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BEDFAMILY ROOM • QUEEN SIZE BEDFAM.QN

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    FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: FAM.QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDSFAM.2B

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    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDS

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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2B

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  • Room WITH DOUBLE BEDRoom • WITH DOUBLE BEDROO.DB

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    Room WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

7.8
Very good
1,005 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
6.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Amenities
6.6 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2026
Sally
Nice and quiet. Bed comfortable. No restaurant but plenty local options. Including a Japanese vegan cafe on Milk Street.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2026
Joan
The room was clean enough. However, the carpet was very stained, it either needed a good clean or replacing. The curtains matched but were different lengths. As there is no air conditioning the room would have been unbearable without the fan that was provided. We were in room 307 which included climbing 3 flights of stairs. The carpets on the stairs need some maintenance as they are worn through. The hotel must have once been very grand. It is very clean and tidy with very helpful staff. However, there is only around 20 car parking spaces. We got what we paid for.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2026
Gary
Hotel in need of a refurb, staff friendly, parking on site but very tight
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jul 2026
David
We stayed for 2 nights the room was absolutely boiling there was a fan in the room that was useless, & the windows only opened about 2 inches, The towel rail was on hot and couldn’t be turned down, also we meet friends there they’re room was exactly the same to hot couldn’t sleep. I paid for the car park through the app & was charged £20 for 2 nights our friends paid at reception & paid £10 for 2 night 😡 why wasn’t we told it was cheaper to pay in reception when on line it says £10 per night for parking
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2026
Nicholas
Old coaching inn centrally located and within walking distance of all amenities
Clean and tidy but a little worn in places. Not for picky travellers but ideal for those seeking a characterful stay. Some great historic features and plenty private parking. Good value and a memorable stay.
Pet
4/10
Poor
06 Jul 2026
Alan
Very noisy rooms from main road and pubs next door. Very noisy.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
David
Just the job for a couple of nights phone first if unsteady on feet.ideal very central to town .
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Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Geoff
No problem
Self
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2026
Susan
I really did enjoy my stay here due to history of the place, I loved the old and quirky vibe about the place, very comfortable bed and the room was clean and nice.
Downfall is there is no breakfast service ,not a big deal but it would nice . There's no proper functioning bar , they only have a very small selection of bottled beer & spirits they didn't even have a straw . You can't even get a cup of tea in the bar ( used the word bar very loosely ) And you have to ask the receptionist to get you a drink and that made you feel a bit awkward. I feel people would like to sit there in the ambiance if there was this offered.You do have a kettle in your room to make tea but you would not bring it down three floors just to sit there as there is no lift, so anyone with difficulty in walking this is not the place for you.( It didn't bother me at all )
Day staff was not to be desired. They weren't very friendly and I felt like I was intruding if I was to ask them a question , I'd also heard them being rude to other guests arriving or with questionsOn the other hand Night staff were amazing very patient and friendly the blonde young girl in particular. Unfortunately I can't remember her name. She was a wealth of knowledge on the hotel And if she wasn't busy, was happy to share all the details which I loved she made us feel very much at home, she was very professional and helpful.
Overall I did enjoy my stay and now that I know some services are not available I would still go back.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2026
Steve
The first room I had, the toilet wouldn't flush. Got moved to a second room with no toiletries, a missing curtain and a cupboard that smelt of sewage. Third room was fine.
Staff were friendly helpful and apologetic, but the place wasn't great.
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
Peter
The location was good,didn't use bar.the decor needed upgrading in parts.The room was ok and clean
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
Penny
I booked The Lion because I wanted a central location with parking, both of which it provided. It is a handsome old building sadly in need of repair and refurbishment, due to the age of the building I didn’t expect a lift or air conditioning but I was disappointed by the grubby carpets, tatty furniture and lumpy bed. I only saw three members of staff during my stay, the two receptionists on duty when I arrived obviously didn’t want to be there, one totally ignored me and the other one was barely civil, however the receptionist on duty the following morning was pleasant and helpful. The general impression was of a rundown and neglected hotel, probably best avoided
Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2026
Wayne
Tired hotel needs updating
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2026
Darlene
Great location close to everything, pubs restaurants and castle. Has its own parking which is a big plus.

Was once a grand hotel that is showing its age. No elevator or restaurant and the rooms are a little rough. It was clean enough but one of our pillow cases had a blood stain on it which was pretty gross.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2026
Diane
Lovely hotel with a lot of history which was displayed around various walls at reception,
If you don’t mind walking up various sets of stairs to get to your room (we were on level 1) you’ll be fine. There weren’t a lot of stairs but it was “walk up a couple then down a corridor, through a door and few more steps, another corridor and other door”. The floors creaked also but it was an old building so can’t complain. Free on site parking but be aware, pigeons live in the roof of the parking area and graced us with a present! We were able to walk to all the sites we wanted to visit so it was really hardly in that respect. No meals available on site but there is a bar on site.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jun 2026
Darren
Location was very good. The room was basic
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2026
Jenny
It is a very old building and we had to climb up and down many stairs, but we are both agile so that was fine. We had a tiny television, which we didn't try out. We only had 1 set of towels in the room and not enough milk for drinks, so we asked at reception to rectify this. We were asked if we had looked in the wardrobe, we had, but found nothing. Extra milk and towels were then supplied. Later we decided to make hot drinks and discovered one large mug and one considerably smaller mug!. I sent my daughter to request a decent size mug, the reception staff did not think they had access to remedy this, but it was sorted eventually. When we checked out the receptionist let us make our way with our luggage to the front door, it was locked, so we came back and she confirmed our exit was out of the back door. I feel the reception staff had failed in certain areas, poor communication and customer service!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2026
Amanda
Needs a complete overhaul , very shabby but considering the price and location ok
Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Jun 2026
Ruth
Despite saying pet friendly, the hotel failed to mention a £15 cost per animal per night which was unexpected, and extortionate given the state of the place.
Parking £5 per night, again unexpected.
Room very very basic, small and hot. We didn't sleep 1st night due to heat/lack of air circulation and outside noise. We bought ourselves a fan for night 2 which helped.
Wonder if hotel attracts rowdy guests with no respect for sleeping guests? Or were we just there at the wrong time?
In general, decor very tired and outdated. Could use a referb desperately.
On the positive side, the hotel is central. One can access town amenities on foot, and the hotel is steeped in history which is nice.
Would visit Shrewsbury again but find alternative accommodation.
Partner
4/10
Poor
20 Jun 2026
Kim
Basic facilities, no food or drink amenities
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2026
Ira Leonard
All OK quirky old hotel no food or drinks but served our needs easy parking spot on location
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Helen
We stayed for one night and were very pleased with our choice. The hotel was very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. Ok, it is a little dated but on the other hand the building is full of history and character. Parking on site at a discounted price very much appreciated considering its town centre location. There is no breakfast or restaurant facility, but who would not want to venture the few yards outside the hotel where you are spoilt for choice for lovely wide ranging places to eat. Look forward to staying here again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2026
Colin
The room was clean and tidy,though it was a bit dated. Private parking close to the hotel.
Overall a pleasant stay.
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2026
Paul
Very central, so great location. Lovely, old building, badly in need of renovation. That said, a cheaper option than most available when we were looking, so depending on your priorities you might feel it’s value for money. One of our rooms at the front of the hotel overlooked the road, which can be a bit noisy, if you are a light sleeper. The rooms were clean and had all the basics. Staff were all lovely and very helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2026
Chris
Staff were great although the facilities need an upgrade. Pleasant enough stay though.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2026
Rodney
The hotel is older, so expect older things, creeping floor, pipes rattling, smell, etc
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2026
Jeanette
The hotel is need a of a little updating, but as it's 14th Century it's very old! Charles Dickens stayed here along with many famous Tudor times people! The family room (one double bed and one single) we had was on the 3rd floor and there was no lift (even though there are signs for lift everywhere), it was quite a climb, if you are elderly or have difficulty with stairs I would recommend asking for first floor room. It was pretty hot also as it was a heatwave as we stayed. We had 2 fans in the room on consistently which did help, but it was 31 degrees outside. The room was a good size for a family and dog. The parking is good as only £5 for the time we stayed from checking in at 3pm and out at 11am next day. We wanted to go shopping so we asked if we could leave the car for the day and the staff said that's fine, so basically 2 days of parking for £5 which is brilliant for the centre of Shrewsbury. We also had a dog which was £15 which was not mentioned on the platform we booked. Overall for the price it's not bad, if you are out and about and just sleeping there, it's clean, basic (old small TV, no USB ports), shower a little dated that worked fine and clean bath big enough for an adult. Lots of history in there if you are a history buff and the staircase is from the 14th century. I would stay again for the price and the parking and the family enjoyed it, just would ask for a first floor room!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Susan
good central location, no-fuss check in
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2026
Mary
Very very dated! Needs complete overhaul, or to be sold to new owner.
Creaky doors and floorboards everywhere. The room was clean and the bathroom was spacious. No lift. A long walk to get to our room, so not good for people who have poorer mobility. The reception staff were pleasant.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 May 2026
Jay
Parking was a nightmare.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 May 2026
Trevor
Needs a full refurshment. No catering.or bar.Best located hotel with car park.Got character but needs alot of money spending on decoration.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Gaz
Stayed before would stay again great location with onsite parking
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2026
Patrick
The curtains in the room were torn and need replacing. It was very well heated.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 May 2026
David
The hotel was in poor condition and dirty in places, room was tidy but needed deep clean. Bath had several rust marks and although clean parts of room could do with a bit more attention. Parking was good apart from the pigeons! Wasn't told about price of parking until booked in, needs to be more upfront. I would imagine hotel was top rate in its day now needs lots of money spent on it to bring it up to modern standards. Dogs in bedrooms I'm still not sure.
Friends
2/10
Poor
22 May 2026
Nick
Stayed here 2 or 3 times. What they offer is basic, but I believe awaiting refurbishment. On 1 visit I was woken about 7.30am, by the bedroom window rattling loudly. I looked out and a window cleaner with a brush and water system was cleaning the window.

I spoke to the reception and was advised to email the manager.. I sent 2 emails and rang twice. No response was received.

Don't expect to be woken early, in that fashion.

Prices are cheap, but I advise to book somewhere else.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2026
Darren
Not far from the station inside the centre friendly staff and helpful lovely hotel
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2026
Peter Anthony
Very clean room. Excellent staff. Parking adjacent to the hotel a real bonus.
6/10
Pleasant
15 May 2026
Andrew
Nice room, but a pity there were no other facilities. There were good pubs and eateries nearby.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2026
Thomas
It serves a purpose if all you're using it for is to rest your head. Situated in a good location however the whole place looks as if it's trapped in the 70s. The place also smelt musty and the carpets were worn away they're that old.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2026
Stephen
Room was good but a little noisy in the morning outside.We were also next to a squeaky fire door that was opened regularly early morning and late at night.Parking was good.Area was lovely.
Partner
4/10
Poor
10 May 2026
Andrew
Very nice old building. Toilets wouldn't flush. Water flow far too slow and weak. No breakfasts available at all! I've never seen a hotel of this apparent quality that doesn't make any form of breakfast! TV is literally a 15 inch screen.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 May 2026
Andrew
The hotel is pleasent and based in the centre so it's ideal to get to all areas within a few minutes walk. The rooms are a bit 'tired' and rough around the edges, but clean. Our mattress was a bit tired as well but managed to sleep OK. We also sadly had a room over a through route from the centre so lots of noise from groups walking through in the night. But this won't affect all rooms. Overall would I stay again, yes. Value is good for a central area. Parking is available but is limited so getting in early is recommended.
2/10
Poor
10 May 2026
kristopher
The only thing that was ok was the bed,

Shortage of bath plugs in the hotel for some odd reason, shower didn't know if it wanted to give hypothermia or 3rd degree burns,

Parking not so bad, plenty of spaces
Partner
2/10
Poor
10 May 2026
Adam
Horrible hotel. Something out of a horror movie. Room horrible, beds belong in a prison. Totally different to pictures. Overall the second worst place ever stayed. Shower was lethal turning to scalding with a tiny movement. Staff bored and unable to do anything. Ghost hotel with hardly anyone there. Couldn’t find anywhere else or would have left immediately
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2026
Julie
Gorgeous old hotel in a fabulous location, central Shrewsbury. Parking only £5 per day. Comfy bed, great shower.
Rooms a little tired but would definitely stay at The Lion again!
Partner
2/10
Poor
04 May 2026
Ruth
In the room the carpet was filthy. The mattresses were too soft. The internet was poor.

The downstairs area looked very uninviting, like it had been left to rot. It was dark and depressing. There was no nice common area to sit and relax in.

The carpet on the way to the rooms looked like it hadn't been changed since the 1950s and was threadbare and dirty. The area near the landing toilets was old and smelled of sewage

The whole place needs an absolutely thorough makeover.
Partner
4/10
Poor
04 May 2026
monique
not suitable for people with mobility issues no lift stairs steep. no amenities whatsoever. in need of complete refurbishment. had noise of dogs yapping from another room well past 11pm. would not stay again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 May 2026
David
Our room was good ( but that is because it was the Dickens Suite) the rest of the hotel was pretty much deserted, reception was manned, but the bar was empty, the front rooms where empty and the hotel looked tired, which is a shame since it could be fantastic, excellent location with plenty of parking, historic building, could be made to have stunning sitting area by the fire, bar and restaurant in the front and boutique rooms, shame
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Julie
A bit weathered but beautiful in its own way, could t get a better location in a wonderful town at the price we got
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2026
Philip
Staff very helpful
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2026
Paul
The room was clean and tidy, but needs updating. T.v.was too small ,it was a bit noisy because our room was opposite a popular pub entrance and was ok after we closed the window. But for the price you can not complain.
Partner
4/10
Poor
28 Apr 2026
Lewis
Got in after a 15 hour day to no hot water. So I had to settle for a tepid warm bath & straight to bed.

Hotel is a great building with plenty of character but unfortunately everything is so worn out & tired. No plugs near the bed, very small tv & paid as much as a nice hotel. Not good 👍 I would not recommend.
6/10
Pleasant
27 Apr 2026
Julie
Very good breakfast locally but the hot could have warned us about no meals on the premises.
Parking tricky!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2026
Geoff
Great price and location
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2026
Julie
.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
Andrew
Centrally located, A short walk from the rail station. Quiet and helpful staff
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Suzanne
Arrival- staff were helpful:
My room was too hot, so another room was found for me.
Any questions I had were dealt with immediately and successfully.
Parking is available (1st come - 1st served!!) but reasonable cost.
Central position and near most amenities, shops, etc.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Denise
This is an historical building, very well built and maintained.
Staff could be friendlier, more enthusiasm.
I will stay here again. Clean, great area. Shops and food close by, and can walk to the Castle from here.
Nice to have local parking.
4/10
Poor
11 Apr 2026
Jolien
The staff was friendly and the location was great.

The room itself was ok, however the shower didn't work and the wifi kept clicking off.
Self
4/10
Poor
11 Apr 2026
Kearcy
Parking was fine
Check in was fine
Room had clean linen and towels BUT bed was so uncomfortable, springs jabbing into my tore like they had not even a sheet over them.
Carpet filthy and hot water too hot
Room also too warm, curtain broken and overall just horrid
4/10
Poor
05 Apr 2026
SHARRON
Not the greatest place I have stayed in, had a room that faced onto the main road and barely had any sleep both nights.... rooms are very dated and in need of an urgent upgrade. I left the door hanger on asking for room to be serviced but on my return I found that the cleaner had just folded up wet and dirty towels and put them back on the radiator. There are no facilities to get food here at the hotel and the bar was not open at any time during our visit. Not faciliated for people with mobility issues either.
Friends
4/10
Poor
03 Apr 2026
Michael
Difficult parking. Hotel needs major refurbishment

Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Apr 2026
shirley
Had to pay for parking but led to believe it was included.
I was given the option of breakfast included which I wanted. Only to find out in the morning no breakfast available. So why was option there? Not good enough and misleading.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2026
Derek
Friendly staff
Very old building ground floor reception is a bit smelly
Damp old ?
Room is good bath sink shower need a bit of TLC clean redecorate
Overall it’s quiet comfortable and has a lot of history no breakfast but plenty to choose from a couple of doors down
I would go back
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2026
Steve
The Lion Hotel is ideally situated to explore Shrewsbury on foot and you can leave your car on the property, pay at the desk rather than the machine for £5 per day. It is a property that is both historic and with character, having said that the communal areas looked very tired. The room was spacious with a high ceiling, brown furniture and bare floorboards which squeaked with every step so be aware if you are prone to waltzing in your sleep.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Mar 2026
Margaret
The parking was easy and the staff very helpful
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Mar 2026
robert
Staff were friendly, its in a good place, bedrooms were clean, but overall it's very rundown. Threadbare carpets, musty smell in corridors ETC. But this reflected in price. No breakfast option, but Cafe on the cop over road was a good place to go.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
31 Mar 2026
Emily
2.5.
The parking is convinient and well priced, but my car did end up absolutely covered in bird poo. The spaces are small and a bit tricky too.
There was a dirty towel with some brown patches on, very off-putting seeing this post shower.
The room is boiling and it's hard to cool it down (this was in March).
The walls seem a bit thin as we could hear the TV pretty clearly from other rooms throughout the day and into the evening.
The staff are friendly and nice enough.
The location of the hotel was good.
Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Mar 2026
Denise Harvey and Jo Williams
Beds were clean although mattresses needed changing .Hotel up for sale so no food or drink anywhere.Just a building to sleep in, but very convenient for shops,castle,prison and the river.
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2026
Caroline
The location is excellent - everything within easy walking distance. Excellent parking for guests too. Hotel itself is very tired and clearly needs a lot of work, it’s a very old building full of character but rooms could do with a revamp. Having said that the rooms are spacious, clean and warm. There’s plenty of hot water and decent showers and linens are good quality and clean. The windows are single glazed (due to age of building) therefore can be a bit noisy - we took ear plugs which solved that problem. Go with the right attitude and appreciate you’re in a historic building and you will enjoy your stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2026
Steven Fluff
Room was nice and clean staff very polite and friendly
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2026
Patrick
The car park was easy to find but due to its layout difficult to negotiate. The property was lovely, very old as expected.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2026
Brian
Clean room, OK staff, parking OK @ £5per night but only valid till your checkout time on last day!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Mar 2026
sarah
The car park is a bit difficult but ok, staff were all lovely and helpful and friendly, the hotel itself has lots of potential but could do with updating the rooms and maintenance, we would stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Viv
Great central location for this heritage building. I slept like a queen, woke under a heavenly canopy and lounged in a real bath.
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2026
Carl
Great location for the shops and restaurants, room clean and tidy, didn’t have very much interaction with staff apart from checking in, very pleasant lady and gave us information about the hotel, the only thing that lets the hotel down is the the common areas and stairways are very tired and some areas the carpet is very worn, but this wouldn’t stop us staying in the future
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2026
Martin
Good value hotel and central too
Friends
4/10
Poor
18 Mar 2026
Andy
Property is well situated but is very tired, windows don’t open, beds uncomfortable, flooring cracked in the bathroom.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
Anthony
Full of history, character and creaky floor boards. Great!
Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Mar 2026
Menna
Good location. Needs TLC.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Mar 2026
Janet
Clean room ,staff friendly no pets one dog was barking not nice for people staying if want peace and quiet
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Mar 2026
Jon
Welcome to pets, first come first get parking but cheap at £5 per night.
No draught drinks at bar. Room basic but clean.
Self
4/10
Poor
09 Mar 2026
Maureen
It is a wonderful historic building, but very run down . Some parts, eg the listed ballroom is closed needing roof repairs. Threadbare carpets, although bedding and towels changed each day there was poor bathroom supplies. I believe it is for sale. So fingers crossed because it’s in a good position with a car park. No resturant, or bar snacks. There is an excellent Spanish tapas restaurant round the corner.m and Peaberry a few yards down the street great for breakfast.




Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
04 Mar 2026
Gillian
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
Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2026
Phillip
Check-in was simple, parking only £5 for the night, found our room on the second floor, overlooking the road. Room was spacious, clean and tidy, it was quiet warm in the room. Slept ok until the road noise kicked in and the collection of bins full of bottles from the nearby bars.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2026
David
Old fashioned hotel but warm and comfortable
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2026
Viv
I love this place. Friendly and helpful reception staff are welcoming. Room had an other worldy exposed beam ceiling, and was spacious, warm and clean.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Peter
Very helpful staff, Room meeted my needs fir a short stay.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Ellie
Staff were friendly , loved the vibe of the hotel, very quiet and good location.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Feb 2026
Alan.
Lovely location.
Nice old building but clean and perfect for our needs
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Sally
Great location clean room
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Feb 2026
James
Very tied hotel needs serious update. Great location to be fair and was cheap so reflected in the price.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Philip
Yes very nice & helpful needed room change my wife could not climb stairs changed are room straight away hotel nice stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2026
Terry
Tidy huge room nice and warm. Staff freindly and polite. Parking under cover. We will use hotel again.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
07 Feb 2026
Emily
Although I paid for a Junior room, all we got was extra space.
The bed was a small double and the mattress didn'tfit the bed base, the mattress over hung, room was cold with no carpets. Only one plug in the room which we found when we were leaving the room.
The shower was too low, my partner is 6ft, he couldn't have a proper shower.
We could hear every noise outside and its a busy road. Hardly slept, won't be staying again.

The only good thing is the room was clean & the parking was cheap.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
06 Feb 2026
ALISON
Public areas need a refit
4/10
Poor
05 Feb 2026
Paul
Considerably past its best was the immediate impression on arrival. Room was adequate and clean. Can’t though believe they didn’t know the somewhat antique TV in the room didn’t work and had clearly not been plugged in and used recently. Also that their USP - secure parking in the middle of Shrewsbury - comes at an additional cost of £10. Stated elsewhere, but not alongside the sales blurb in a fully open way.
Business
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2026
Christopher
Reception staff were friendly and helpful, the room whilst cold was clean and tidy and it’s on a great location
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
23 Jan 2026
Michele
Sadly this historic hotel is in need of complete refurbishment. The carpets are worn, mismatched and date from 1980s. The shower was rusty, the mattress was so old you could feel the base through it, and the tv didn’t pick up many channels. Generally shabby and clearly not refurbished since it apparently housed illegal migrants in 2022. A real shame as it’s in a prime location with lots of original features.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jan 2026
Peter
bathroom could be cleaner
Partner

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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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