The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
About The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
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 centers are both less than 10 minutes’ walk away, and Shrewsbury Rail Station is a 15-minute walk from The Lion.
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- On-site dining
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Express check-in / check-out
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Public transit access
- Smoke-free property
- Elevator
- In-room safe
Reviews
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Convenient 3 pm check in...the place wasn't half full so there was definitely a clean room available.
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Good
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I felt uncomfortable during my stay; the exhaust fan was very noisy
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NA No breakfast on site ,poor bar
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I've stayed here a few times, so I know it well. It's a lovely historic building in the heart of Shrewsbury, ideally placed for exploring the town. Most rooms are ok and clean. The hotel needs some money spending on it. Carpets are threadbare and some rooms are noisy (those at the front) and some look into grubby void spaces in the centre of the hotel. Facilities are basic and a bit old fashioned. No food ir bar.
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Very good
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Good
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Position on Wyle Cop. Not very clean, didn’t offer any breakfast. Booking.com advertised breakfast could be paid for at Hotel, wrong.
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Passable
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Passable
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Disappointing
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What breakfast
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Very good
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Good
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Pleasant
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Location, parking and lovely staff Sad to see how it has deteriorated. Restaurant, kitchen, function room and front bar all closed. Back bar barely working and much tlc needed
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Superb
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Location and historical No breakfast facilities or bar!
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Very good
