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The Lion Hotel

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The Lion Hotel, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury -0800 031 8416
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3.65
HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.65 out of 5 (1491 Ratings)
0.2 miles from Shrewsbury centre
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Hotel Description
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.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Meeting/Banquet Facilities
` Room Service
` Bar
` 24-Hour Front Desk
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Snack bar
` Private check-in/check-out
` Shared lounge/TV area
` On-site parking
` 24-hour security
` Designated Smoking Area
` Free Wi-Fi
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Parking Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Wine/champagne
` Pet bowls
` Outdoor furniture
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Contactless check-in/out
` Electronic room key
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Restaurant (special diets available)
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Room service available
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)
` Parking available (charges may apply)

The Lion Hotel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.65 out of 5)

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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Whyte Thu, 8 May 2025

Very good

Liked: Rooms were OK as we're the staff
Disliked: Bar was abysmal. No beer, no whisky, no liquers. In fact all that was offered was red wine or rum. We paid for breakfast and there was no breakfast. We asked for a refund in order to buy breakfast elsewhere. We were told that they couldn't do that. This hotel should not be advertised on your site. I will be asking for a refund fir the non existence breakfast.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

James Thu, 8 May 2025

Worked well for an overnight...

Liked: Location in the heart of the town.Very friendly staff.Historic room with views of the Cop.Adjacent parking at a discounted price.

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Pearl Tue, 6 May 2025

Pleasant

Liked: Bed was very comfortable,lots of towels snd tea and coffee facilities.
Disliked: The room was very small and needs a little up dating and a lick of paint.

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Danny Tue, 6 May 2025

Spacious and quirky but not...

Liked: Dickens stayed in the suite we were in. It was old and quirky, they had parking for £5
Disliked: It was very noisy from above and the street outside. The bed says large double but more like a small double. Had to boil the kettle on the floor because of no available sockets

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Rosemary Tue, 6 May 2025

Pleasant

Liked: rooms were fine and clean
Disliked: Breakfast was supposed to be included but they had stopped serving it

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Robert Mon, 5 May 2025

Superb

Liked: There was no breakfast
Disliked: Should have been told before I came there was no breakfast

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Anne Mon, 5 May 2025

Wasn’t in much but Shrewsbury...

Liked: It’s a good location
Disliked: Had a single room bed was squeaky and could here the next room noise also pipe work in morning sounded like a lawn mower at 5.30 am

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Glyn Mon, 5 May 2025

Superb

Liked: Location
Disliked: Every thing

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Stephen Mon, 5 May 2025

Pathetic!

Liked: Location
Disliked: We checked in to be told there was no breakfast available. Hotel very old and tired. No hot water in the shower, the bath ran just about lukewarm, so we decided not to bother. In the bar, there was no draft beer and 'the coffee machine wasn't working.' Windows didn't shut, so we couldn't block out the noise from the bar next-door door. Very disappointing - not good enough

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Susan Sun, 4 May 2025

Very good

Liked: All was ok, with the hotel and a short walk to the theatre.
Disliked: Didn't find out till we got to the hotel that the kitchen was closed for breakfast, which I paid for.

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The Lion Hotel Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury