Located in a scenic area, The Loopy Shrew offers a charming getaway with breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the on-site restaurant. Relax in the garden or unwind with WiFi and a coffee from the cafe; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
The Loopy Shrew is a great choice for a stay in Shrewsbury. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Snack bar/deli
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
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Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Loopy Shrew Inn Shrewsbury
Loopy Shrew Inn
Loopy Shrew Shrewsbury
Loopy Shrew
The Loopy Shrew Inn
The Loopy Shrew Shrewsbury
The Loopy Shrew Inn Shrewsbury
Frequently asked questions
Does The Loopy Shrew offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Loopy Shrew 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 Loopy Shrew?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Loopy Shrew?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Loopy Shrew.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Loopy Shrew?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Loopy Shrew and nearby?
The Loopy Shrew has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Loopy Shrew?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Loopy Shrew like?
The Loopy Shrew is a short 9-minute walk from Shrewsbury Station and 2 minutes' walk from Old Market Hall.
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Reviews
The Loopy Shrew Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
7.8
Eco-friendliness
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with many guests praising the quality, variety, and made-to-order options. (20 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2025
the loopy agree
The rooms were lovely and comfortable, the staff were polite and friendly and the breakfast was amazing,
Will highly recommend
michele
michele, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 16, 2025
Fabulous place
Great location. Inviting exterior. Friendly welcome. Compact but comfortable room with everything you could need, including a good fan, hairdryer and iron. Breakfast was delicious, cooked to order and served with a smile. Absolutely could not fault anything about our stay and would definitely recommend
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Staff were experienced and very friendly. Rooms were nicely decorated and very clean. Breakfast was excellent. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
Overpriced Hotel
Rooms described as Boutique, but I found nothing special about my room. The bathroom was small and claustrophobic.
The inclusive breakfast was excellent.
Parking is very expensive and the car park local to the hotel is a max 2 hour stay
PETER ANTHONY
PETER ANTHONY, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 18, 2025
Clean Comfy, Good service, fair price
Very nice hotel comfy and clean staff were accommodating the breakfast in the morning was very good. One thing I’d note is use the ear plugs left on the glass jar next to the bed, the high street can get busy in the early hours.
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
Had a great stay. The breakfast was fabulous
Sonia
Sonia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Lovely B&B in town centre
Had one night in a single on B&B basis while visiting family for a night out.
Building is a pub in an old building with the upper rooms converted to accommodation. Although the room was small it was a masterpiece of how to use space and did. Not feel cramped in any way. The room was spotless and the bed comfortable. With the property being on a main thoroughfare and a very busy pub a nice touch was the provision of earplugs.
Breakfast was served in a restaurant area at the back of the pub. Unlike most hotel breakfasts you choose from a menu and it’s cooked fresh for you and was top quality.
Staff were lovely, but a note of caution for nervous types there are no staff on site overnight, but a telephone number is provided in case of emergency.
There is no onsite parking, but a public car park is available across the road. I travelled by train and the station is 10 minutes walk.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
Great place to say, excellent Staff special mention to Adam who made our stay.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2024
Loved it
Will be staying again
Antony
Antony, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 6, 2025
Decent, but not a seamless
Decor is nice, location is good. Loopy Shrew is a full-on bar so if you want to get to sleep before midnight on a weekend, you might struggle here. Matress was very comfy, drains a bit smelly in the bathroom. Breakfast was good, but staff seemed a little rushed. Check out was confusing, due to an issue on their / Expedia's booking system they temporarily spooked us into thinking we hadn't paid, when we most definitely had. We got a great deal, so overall are happy... had it been full price - not sure we would have been.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2024
A great central location in a lively pub with great staff and food. The room itself is looking a bit tired and needs a refresh and a good carpet clean but was a good size and bed was comfortable.
Philipa
Philipa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Lovely place - loved the originality of the building. Fantastic food - evening meal and brilliant breakfasts. Helpful, cheerful and efficient staff. Just the general ambiance and thoughtfulness. Would definitely book again.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2023
Good value, good food.
Good value accommodation in central Shrewsbury - pleasant change from Premier Inn
Walkable to everything in town inc UCS. V good bistro style menu too
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2023
The staff were very helpful and friendly. We loved the hotel and we have many happy memories.
Arthur
Arthur, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2023
Fabulous Hotel
Fabulous staff, fabulous hotel, fantastic breakfast.
The rooms was a little tired but very comfortable, clean and warm x
REBECCA
REBECCA, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 17, 2022
Central location, easy access. Great breakfast
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2024
Stayed with my fiancé for our anniversary and had the most amazing stay. Room was lovely, bed was comfy, beautiful breakfast, great bar, accessible, amazing staff and welcoming. Will definitely be returning
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2024
Shrewsbury, start of the Heart of Wales rail line
Central location. Needed to get here to go on rail line. Beautiful town, lovely walks and historic buildings
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2023
Good town centre location. Close to amenities & restaurants and bars. Lovely comfortable king size bed with good facilities the room.
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 13, 2025
The bedding smelt musty / greasy.
Noisy music from the bar below the room was very disruptive.
Noise from other residents was disruptive.
Bathroom tiling around bath shower was badly maintained / dirty.
Bathroom door had dropped and was badly scraping on the floor.
Communal areas / stairs are very scruffy.
Coffee at breakfast was undrinkable.
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 2, 2024
Disappointing rooms.
Friendly staff, disappointing room that did not meet expectations of the photos; poor value for money. Good breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2023
This is a lovely hotel! The restaurant has excellent food along with great atmosphere. Our room was great & the bed was very comfortable. The only regret we had was the fact we had to check out early the next morning & couldn’t stay longer. We will definitely be back!
Kris
Kris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Lovely room above a lively bar
Nice clean room with a good selection of tea and coffee, miniature toiletries in the bathroom and a comfy bed. Lovely breakfast with good options for vegetarian and vegan diets.
It is a bar with rooms above so just be aware that especially if staying fri or sat night it is going to be noisy. (They do provide complimentary ear plugs!)
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2023
Holiday in Shrewsbury
The stay was excellent with friendly and helpful staff.
Amazing food and the breakfast was second to none.
The rooms were clean with good water pressure for showering.
Some rooms were small but that’s just picking holes
Bethan
Bethan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2024
Tiny
I would say it’s over priced for the price per night I have stayed in better for less I would not go back