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Facilities
Property facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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24-hour front desk
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Heating
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Pets allowed
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Luggage storage
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Non-smoking throughout
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Private parking
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Pet bowls
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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CCTV outside property
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CCTV in common areas
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24-hour security
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Key card access
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Property Description
Historic Charm and Elegance
This 16th-century coaching inn, frequented by literary and historical icons, offers a unique stay in the heart of Shrewsbury. The Elizabethan decor and Grade I-listed status provide a glimpse into the past, with the opportunity to relax by the Tudor fireplace where Charles Dickens penned parts of The Pickwick Papers.
Unique Rooms with Modern Comforts
Each room at The Lion blends historic charm with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy unique furnishings, renovated decor, and original features alongside private bathrooms, TVs, and tea/coffee facilities, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay.
Central Location for Exploring
Situated within walking distance of central Shrewsbury, guests can easily explore the historic streets, shops, and attractions. With shopping centres and the rail station nearby, The Lion offers convenience for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the town's rich history and culture.
Book your stay at The Lion today and experience a blend of history and luxury in Shrewsbury.
Any Client wishing to book 5 rooms or more throughout the year will be charge a 10% deposit at the time of Booking. This payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Any Client wishing to book 10 rooms or more throughout the year will be charge a 20% deposit at the time of Booking. This payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Please note some of the rooms have further stairs after the elevator, if guests prefer to be on the main hall and near the elevator please mention this in the Special Request Section when booking.
The hotel has limited parking, and follows a first-come-first-served policy. Other parking areas are located nearby.
A deposit may be required at the property.
Location
Guest Reviews
Its location in relation to the town centre and the price.
No food, staff are just receptionists, it’s filthy dirty and needs a whole new interior, yes it’s an old building but there is old but clean inside with clean carpets, no stains everywhere, it’s feels like a lifeless hostel that has tiny TVs, dated interior and not a bit of atmosphere.
Close to town centre . Very reasonably priced. Convenient and good value parking.
Small single bed with only one pillow. TV very small.
Good location comfortable room and clean
The temperature in the hotel was terrible so hot 🥵 tried to turn radiator down wouldn’t work came back to the room later no change it was worse there was no air I suffer with asthma so I was struggling in the end I called reception told them how bad it was so they said they would have to turn all the heating of in the hotel it took a good hour for the room to cool down it’s a shame this happened
Great location, lovely old fashioned hotel
Tolle Lage. Traditionelles Haus.
Alles toll.
Impressive and interesting historic building in a great location. Good value for money.
The hotel is tired and it’s fixtures and fittings were not always in working condition
Parking onsite, good location
A little tired
A good location
Very dated, rooms are small and tv was like a computer monitor.
Location
Needs a makeover. Does not serve breakfast.
We originally booked a double suite, however, the room didn't quite match the picture a d so asked to change rooms. The staff were very helpful and showed us 3 more, the twin room was delightful, painted wooden beds, very light & airy, but then we saw the Dickens Suite & game over. I challenged anyone not to be completely in awe of this room, with it's soft, lighting, traditional wooden furniture, not to mention the 4 poster bed with all the trimmings. To top it all off there was an open plan sitting g room with the comfiest sofa ever, and the bath tub, ooh you could just sink right in, delightful. The sloping floor just added to the overall charm.
Difficult to park as there were quite a few cars and the drive in & out was quite narrow.
The central location and parking were good.
The hotel was very run down, dirty and smelly.
We left a day early.
Comfy bed.
Shower poor. Tatty decor. No parking spaces available
Lovely sized room, had a bath which is unusual nowadays, parking availability for guests. Good comfortable bed, and nice and quiet at night.
Had to ask for a roll of toilet paper as there was barely any left on the roll in the bathroom (no additional roll to hand), next morning around 8.30am water for bath was not hot, and when you turned the shower on, yes a good pressure but on cold, by the time you rotated the knob to a warmer level the pressure was non existent, also stained shower curtain, not a great look for an historic building
Location, the building and the history
The smoking right by the entrance
Needs upgrading -- the carpet and couch especially.
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