The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury sits in the heart of the city center, where guests gather around the cozy fireplace or unwind at the inviting bar. The helpful staff assists with luggage storage while travelers connect to WiFi between ventures to nearby sites.
Located in Shrewsbury, The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury is in the city centre and near a train station. Cineworld Shrewsbury and The Shrewsbury Darwin Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery and Lord Hill's Column. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Montgomery Waters Meadow or New Bucks Head Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Shrewsbury travel guide
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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1 building
3 floors
Ballroom
Built in 1600
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Tudor architecture
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
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Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
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
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
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.
You need to know
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
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
Is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?
As of 30 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury on 31 May 2026 start from RM280, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?
Self-parking is available for GBP 10 per night.
What time is check-in at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury located?
Located in the heart of Shrewsbury, this inn is steps away from Henry Tudor House and St Alkmond's Church. St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall are also within 5 minutes. Shrewsbury Station is 8 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury Reviews
7.8
Good
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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.
Clean room ,staff friendly no pets one dog was barking not nice for people staying if want peace and quiet
Janet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gareth
7 Dec 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great room good size onsite parking great location
Gareth
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Kiel
30 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, nice staff
Kiel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Steve
1 Apr 2026
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Room was clean and staff were good , had a really nice time and overall a really pleasant stay
Ryan
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Kearcy
11 Apr 2026
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Tidy huge room nice and warm. Staff freindly and polite. Parking under cover. We will use hotel again.
Terry
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Loraine
21 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable and welcoming
Loraine
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Emily
31 Mar 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Emily
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jonathan
11 Jan 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location is great and it’s fine for a one night stay after a night out but the whole place is tatty and I wouldn’t recommend it for any other purpose.
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
Gillian
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Natalie
4 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Historical, traditional and lovely hotel. Ideal, central location for Shrewsbury town.
Looking forward to seeing breakfast and a bar back at the property to give it a soul and a purpose. Main areas needs carpets cleaned and/ or changed just to complement its heritage and charm.
Comfortable room: toasty and warm plenty of hot water,( as snowing outside) with toiletries and tea making facilities.
Natalie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Katherine
3 Nov 2025
Clean room, cosy warm. Hotel in need of refurbish. Great location and safe parking.
Katherine
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcus
18 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Warm, lovely sized rooms, great service, nice biccies, parking, the joy of sleeping in a breathing historic building. Full of history, charm and character in the charming Grade 1 listed building! 3rd time I’ve been and will happily becoming again when In Shrewsbury. Close to town, pubs, the river, shops and the city centre.
Even Charles Dickens stayed her many MANY years ago!
Room was very spacious and comfortable. Stayed three nights and corridor always smelled of blocked drains. Car parking excellent,£5 a night.
Neil
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Colin
8 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb location in the town centre, parking and warm welcome from staff. I think the overly warm room and inability to turn the temperature down is a small issue but could be an asset when the weather outside gets really cold. 3rd time returning so they are obviously doing a lot of things right.