The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, SY1 1UY

The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is a Grade I listed, 16th-century former coaching inn located in the historic town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. This hotel combines traditional architecture with contemporary comfort, having hosted notable figures such as Charles Dickens and King William IV. Its central location provides convenient access to local attractions and transport links. The hotel is also committed to supporting local charities, like Rays of Sunshine.

Location

Situated in the heart of Shrewsbury, the hotel is within a 5-10 minute walk from local attractions such as The Hive, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, and Saint Mary's Church. Shrewsbury train station is merely a short walk away, providing easy connections to other cities. Secure on-site parking is available for guests traveling by car, with spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Rooms

The Lion Hotel features 59 bedrooms, each showcasing unique character and original architectural details. Accommodations include standard, superior, executive rooms, and the exclusive Dickens Suite. All rooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, LCD Freeview televisions, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay despite the absence of lift access.

Eat & Drink

Dining at The Lion Hotel includes The Hayward Restaurant, which serves a quintessentially British menu inspired by local suppliers for lunch and dinner. The Oak Bar provides a more casual dining atmosphere with options for coffee, tea, and homemade cakes. Afternoon tea is particularly popular among guests seeking a traditional experience.

Leisure & Business

The hotel is an ideal venue for meetings and events, offering various function rooms, including the grand Adam Ballroom, which accommodates up to 200 guests. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, enhancing the convenience for business travelers. The dedicated events team ensures all gatherings are smoothly managed from planning to execution.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room en suite

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2 persons

16 m²

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2 Single beds

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Double Room Ensuite

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2 persons

16 m²

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1 Double bed

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Single Room En Suite

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1 person

15 m²

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Shrewsbury300 m

Airports

Chester Hawarden (CEG) 71.3 km

Birmingham (BHX) 96.2 km

Bus

Bus stop500 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Serenity

Our top floor room was incredibly spacious and quiet, with lovely views over the quaint old rooftops. The bed was super comfortable, allowing for a perfect night's rest.view full review

Luxurious Bathing

The large bathroom was a delightful surprise, featuring a nice big bath along with a spacious shower that made our morning routines feel like a treat.view full review

Delicious Breakfast

Breakfast offered a delightful array of fruits, toast, and cereals, with a fantastic menu for additional items that were simply delicious.view full review

Easy Parking

On-site parking was affordable and convenient, adding an extra level of ease to our stay as we navigated the charming cobbled lanes to the hotel.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, SY1 1UY

Map view

Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom, SY1 1UY

City landmarks

Park

The Quarry

810 m

Metro Station

The Dana Prison

800 m

Castle

Shrewsbury Castle

650 m

Shirehall Abbey Foregate

Lord Hill's Column

1.0 km

Museum

Shropshire Regimental Museum

640 m

Church

St Chad's Church

680 m

Garden

The Dingle

790 m

Victoria Quay

Sabrina Boat

690 m

Nearby

Monastery

Shrewsbury Abbey

530 m

Church

Shrewsbury Cathedral

280 m

Tower

Town Walls Tower

430 m

Gallery

Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery

270 m

Shrewsbury SY1 2AT

Laura's Tower

370 m

Church

Saint Alkmund's Church

140 m

Church

St Mary's Church

280 m

next to the River Severn

The Quantum Leap

540 m

193 Abbey Foregate

Shropshire Wildlife Trust

450 m

Garden

Abbey Gardens

1.0 km

Shopping Area

The Parade Shopping Centre

260 m

Ditherington Flax Mill

400 m

Church

Shrewsbury Unitarian Church

150 m

Mall

Pride Hill Shopping Centre

290 m

Church

Old St Chad's Church

140 m

St Julian's Friars

William James Clement memorial obelisk

160 m

14A The Square

Wightman Theatre

220 m

English Bridge

The English Bridge

240 m

The Music Hall

Original Shrewsbury

260 m

The Square

Robert Clive Statue

260 m

Pride Hill

Shrewsbury Buttercross

290 m

Claremont Street Upstairs in the Market Hall

VAN Gallery

360 m

Restaurants

Cafe on the cop

30 m

20 Wyle Cop

Say Cheese

50 m

77 Wyle Cop

The Old Post Office

120 m

1 Milk Street

The Wheatsheaf

120 m

50 High Street

Plantkind Falafel

140 m

4 Milk Street

Soulbird Gallery

180 m

7/9 High Street

Loggerheads

230 m

1 Church Street

Philpotts

230 m

Abbots House Butcher Row Butcher Row

The Snug Cafe

270 m

30 The Parade

Hole in the Wall

360 m

1 Shoplatch

Greggs

340 m

47 Pride Hill

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Nice views

Poor bathroom fixtures

Limited facilities

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

5.3

Location

8.3

Service

7.0

Dining

6.0

United Kingdom, May 2024

5.0/10

The hotel offers nice views but the rooms have poor bathroom fixtures and are in extremely poor condition. The service is lacking room service and pet amenities despite a welcome drink provided. The location is great, right in the old town, but the dining experience with Indonesian food is not well-served. The facilities are limited.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms have poor bathroom fixtures and are in extremely poor condition.

Service

5.0

The service doesn't include room service or pet amenities despite a welcome drink.

Location

9.0

The location is great, right in the old town.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience with Indonesian food is not well-served.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities are limited.

Great location

Poor bathroom fixtures

Jane

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms had some original features that added character, but the lack of towels and poor bathroom fixtures were a letdown. The service was top-notch with room service available, and I even received a welcome drink upon arrival. The location was convenient, right in the center of town, making it easy to explore. The dining experience was satisfactory with well-served American-inspired dishes. Despite some drawbacks, I found the hotel to offer decent value for the money.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had some original features that added character, but the lack of towels and poor bathroom fixtures were a letdown.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch with room service available, and I even received a welcome drink upon arrival.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient, right in the center of town, making it easy to explore.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was satisfactory with well-served American-inspired dishes.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered decent facilities for a comfortable stay.

Freddie

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms had some poor bathroom fixtures and only one towel, but they did have some original features that added character. The service was lacking in certain areas, but I did appreciate the availability of room service and pet amenities. The location was quite convenient, close to the bus stop servicing Ironbridge and within walking distance to shops, bars, and restaurants. The dining experience was okay with some globally inspired dishes, but nothing exceptional. Overall, the facilities were decent, but there were some areas that needed improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms had some poor bathroom fixtures and only one towel, but they did have original features.

Service

7.0

The service was decent, with room service available and pet amenities offered.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was quite convenient, close to the bus stop servicing Ironbridge and within walking distance to shops, bars, and restaurants.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience provided some globally inspired dishes.