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.
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 time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 5.00 per night)
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
Golfing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1600
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Tudor architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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
Also known as
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Lion Shrewsbury
Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Compass Hospitality
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Lion Compass Hospitality
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury by Compass Hospitality
The Lion Hotel
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Inn
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Inn Shrewsbury
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.
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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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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
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2025
VERY GOOD STAY AND UNDERSTANDING CAR PARK SERVICE.
DOUGLAS
DOUGLAS, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Cheap but good quality, spacious, clean and brilliant location!
Gwilym
Gwilym, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 13, 2025
Best thing about hotel is its history and the staff. History - fascinating. Staff - despite challenges caused by other parts of the hotel were amazing.
jo
jo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
First dog friendly hotel experience
Our first experience of a dog friendly hotel and the staff couldn’t have been any nicer or helpful which totally made the difference and would 100% go again.
Location is perfect to explore the town and surrounded by dozens of bars cafes and restaurants so you can just take your pick.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2025
Clean and comfortable, no lift, lots of stairs to our room. Property is tired, could do with some updating, but overall our stay has been satisfactory.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2025
One night stop over, great town, good for motorcyclists as there is a parking garage
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
It is a lovely hotel!
Wing Kuen
Wing Kuen, 1-night trip
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
8/10 Very good
Jun 20, 2025
It is a very old hotel , and I expected lots of creakiness but it was fine , a really interesting building in the town centre with a car park . The only downside was the lack of breakfast ( no food available at all ) but it is surrounded by food outlets and pubs
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Lovely staff , nice comfy bed , bit dated but good
alun
alun, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2025
Nice weekend away hotel is very tired and in need of renovation but it is clean and comfortable
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-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
6/10 Good
Jul 6, 2025
Hotel needs updated yes it’s an old building built in 14th. Century lots of history to this hotel but the smell in all part of the hotel is not very nice to breath in needs a good clean and decorated throughout very dirty in most places won’t stay there again
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2025
Lovely hotel
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
The staff were amazing. So friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble!!
Fantastic brekkie and great location 👍
Robyn-Sophia
Robyn-Sophia, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 15, 2025
The worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Dirty and I cannot believe a hotel that doesn’t serve breakfast, restaurant closed and no beer.
It is awful and I cannot imagine any reason for anyone to stay here.
DAVID F
DAVID F, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 23, 2025
Breakfast missing
Absolutely shocking place to stay... Paid for bed and breakfast but no breakfast offered or given with no reason.
I would like a full refund.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 30, 2025
Couldn’t recommend anyone stay here
This hotel was once very grand I’m sure but it’s a shame to see it in this condition. Rooms very tired, bathrooms that make you want to not undress, so old it is impossible to keep clean.
It would be great to see someone give this hotel a complete remodel and make it fitting of its history.
The staff however were lovely and couldn’t do more, they like the building deserve better!
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2025
Basic, but works
Low cost hotel but the room & bathroom was clean. Clean sheets. Pillows were a bit large, I like thin pillows, the second pillow in the wardrobe was better. It was warm weather and slept with the window open, not sure how warm this room would be in winter though. Curtain blacked out all the light and the shower was powerful. Not modern, a bit tatty but to be expected and priced right. Priced competitively really. Car park small fee, but still in budget price range. I'd stay again but it's not something I'd look forward to.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2025
Convenient location with car park. Good breakfast. Worked out how to operate the shower through trial and error!!
Sandra
Sandra, 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
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
The staff were very helpful, the hotel is old, but is clean with spacious rooms. The dripping shower was a bit annoying, but apart from that, we had no complaints. We would use this hotel again, it’s very central, and car park is good.
margaret
margaret, 2-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
4/10 Fair
Jun 22, 2025
Booked bed and breakfast, but when checking in we were told breakfast was not available receptionist said Hotels.com should have informed us, not happy as breakfast being included in price was main reason why I booked the rooms