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The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

3 stars
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$78
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rate per night

Thu 5/9
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Fri 5/10
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Standard room

About The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free
This 16th-century coaching inn has played host to both Dickens and Darwin. With beautiful, Elizabethan decor, The Lion is set within the heart of historic Shrewsbury. The Lion is a Grade I-listed building, and guests can relax by the Tudor fireplace. The Pickwick Papers were written by Charles Dickens at the hotel itself, and it has also been visited by the 19th-century Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, as well as the legendary violinist, Paganini. Rooms offer unique furnishings with renovated decor and original features. Private bathrooms are included in each room, along with a TV and tea/coffee facilities. The many historic streets and shops of central Shrewsbury can be reached within 5 minutes on foot. Pride Hill and Darwin shopping centres are both less than 10 minutes’ walk away, and Shrewsbury Rail Station is a 15-minute walk from The Lion.

Latest deals for The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

Thu 5/9
Fri 5/10
Standard room
1 double bed
bed type unknown

*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

General

  • Seating area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Elevator
  • No smoking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

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6.8
OkayBased on 1,576 verified guest reviews
6.7Solo
6.7Couples
7.1Families
6.9Friends

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6.8 Okay
Pros:Staff were nice and rooms were a good size
Cons:But their decor was dated and our room was at the front of the hotel which was on a busy main road

Location

Sy11UY Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XJ

What's nearby

  • The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara257 yd
  • St. Mary's Church261 yd
  • Shrewsbury Abbey0.3 mi
  • Shrewsbury Castle0.3 mi
  • Saint Chad's Church0.3 mi
  • The Dingle0.4 mi
  • The Quarry0.4 mi
  • New Meadow1.2 mi
  • London Road1.4 mi
  • Haughmond Hill3.1 mi
  • RAF Atcham4.9 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

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When to book a room at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

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Top tips for your stay at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

  • How long should you stay at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury

  • Where is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury located?

    The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is located at Sy11UY Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, 0.3 miles from the center of Shrewsbury. The Cathedral Church of Our Lady Help of Christians and Saint Peter of Alcantara is the closest landmark to The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury.

  • Does The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury from the airport?

    The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is 43.4 miles from Liverpool J. Lennon. The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is 45.7 miles from Birmingham.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.1

Distance to city center

0.3 mi