The Alb

Hotels
8.2 (1102 reviews)
The Alb 14 smithfield road , Shrewsbury , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
Coffee Shop on site
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Cashless payment available
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Excellent breakfast
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room noise from traffic
Some amenities required attention

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Black mould in the shower and carpets were filthy.
Service
8.98
Staff were really friendly and helpful, consistently mentioned as a positive.
Location
8.52
Excellent location close to train station and town center.
Room Quality
7.47
A couple of fittings in the bathroom were a bit off; room was clean but had issues.
Amenities
8
Amenities were good, but some areas needed improvement.
Value for Money
8.96
Great value for money stay, especially with breakfast included.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Breakfast was generally good, but some meals could be improved.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall pleasant experience despite some drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-17 20:01

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Convenient Location: Situated in Shrewsbury, The Albert Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions such as Ironbridge Gorge and Telford International Centre.

Comfortable Accommodation: The hotel features non-smoking rooms with amenities like free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and desks for your convenience.

Dining Options: Indulge in a variety of cuisines at the on-site restaurant, with special dietary requests catered to, ensuring a satisfying dining experience.

Experience a blend of historic elegance and contemporary conveniences at The Albert Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay in Shrewsbury.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1102 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.52
Room Quality: 7.47
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 8.18
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christopher • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • gb
7
We'll be back
Pros:

Location and cost

Cons:

Bit noisy

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good location, near station and town centre

Cons:

All good

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Lou • couple • gb
10
Would highly recommend a visit and stay at The Alb.
Pros:

The staff were all exceptionally informative, friendly and helpful going out of their way to provide us with a positive stay.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Brynley • solo_traveller • gb
8
Had a great annual reunion in Shrewsbury will be back next year.
Pros:

Arrived early the reception staff were very helpful and escorted be directly to the accommodation,
Breakfast was very good, All the staff were very friendly and helpful, Excellent service well done.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

Please see previous comments. This was second night of stay.

Cons:

All went well.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Very friendly staff.
The room was nice and clean.
Good location.
Good breakfast.
They offer 10% off food and drink whilst you are staying.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • gb
10
100% recommend The Alb!
Pros:

Stayed on the 9th April Clean Nice room with everything you need Lovely breakfast Handy location being 2 minutes from train station In town centre Friendly staff Food in the restaurant was excellent Really nice place!

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Munib • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Fogg • couple • gb
10
All staff were very friendly and accommodating,very good choice of breakfast .
Pros:

Fab location , close to the railway and bus station. Close to shops and bars .

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • gb
10
Back to my favourite hotel.
Pros:

The Alb is good value, comfortable & a bit quirky which I like. Travelodge/Premier Inn are not for me.
The staff at the Alb are very friendly and helpful. In particular Sally, who served my breakfast two days running. She was lovely and great at her job. 10/10 Also Jamie who cooked my breakfast to perfection. 10/10
The owner Jay should be proud of running such a lovely hotel and having such great staff.
I've now stayed in four different rooms and loved all of them for their individual charms.

Cons:

I'm happy to say there's nothing I didn't like.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Palin • solo_traveller • gb
8
The alb
Pros:

Lovely room and cosy and clean

Cons:

Can't complain about anything

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Fogg • couple • gb
10
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • couple • gb
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • gb
8
Very friendly and welcoming . Great food and comfortable
Pros:

Very convenient, comfortable and the staff were the most helpful and friendliest . We were made to feel very welcome by EVERYBODY!

Cons:

The fridge didn’t work but not a major problem as staff offered the bar fridge to keep stuff in

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Williams • solo_traveller • gb
10
The alb
Pros:

Very close to the train station,and town centre,staff very helpful,and polite,breakfast was outstanding and you also get 10 percent off in the bar.Room was as expected,after reading previous reviews.

Cons:

Everything was great,thanks for a good time,would book here again.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Munib • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Great location near to Railway Station and Theatre Severn!
Pros:

We received a warm welcome from Millie on arrival. Our room was very clean and warm and we had a great nights sleep in a comfortable bed. Good room facilities and a lovely breakfast (we chose eggs on toast! but there were lots more options available). Excellent value for money. Second time we’ve been here and we’ll definitely come back again.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee