Shrewsbury
The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury
About the Hotel
Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love This Hotel
- Pretty 16th-century former coaching inn
- Previous guests include Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin & Benjamin Disraeli
- The Shropshire Star describes the food as ''exquisite''
- You can relax with your favourite tipple by the roaring Tudor fireplace
Overview
The Lion Hotel is a Grade I-listed former coaching inn in Shrewsbury. It is rich in history and has previously welcomed Charles Dickens, who wrote The Pickwick Papers while staying at the hotel. Charles Darwin also stayed here before beginning his journey to South America, the Galapagos Islands and Australia.
Located in the historic market town of Shrewsbury, the hotel is an ideal spot from which to explore the medieval cobbled streets. Walk along the waterfront, or do a bit of shopping at the Pride Hill and Darwin shopping centres -- both are less than 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
This 16th-century hotel has retained a wealth of period features including a Tudor fireplace and portraits of noble lords and ladies in powdered wigs. Relax in the tapestry lounge or have a cuppa and a piece of homemade cake in the fully panelled Oak Bar.
Rooms are individually designed in keeping with the Tudor and Elizabethan heritage. Tea- and coffee-making facilities are included, and all rooms are en-suite with either a bath, a shower or both.
The Hayward restaurant serves modern British dishes. We like the sound of the shell-on scallops with a herb crust, the pan-fried lamb with pea and mint purée and creamy herby mash, and the warm treacle tart with clotted-cream ice cream.
The last time we ran a Getaway for this property, 90% of Travelzoo subscribers who rated their experience said they loved it.
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Enjoyed This
(6 Member Ratings)
(6 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Location and building. Also, younger staff are friendly and keen.
Other Comments
The group of guests drinking, smoking, shouting and singing outside the back door (and near our room window) until a quarter to four in the morning. We had a very disturbed night and feel that the hotel should have done something about this.
James
Feb 24, 2020
Prenton, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
Great location near city centre. Parking under cover for £5 for the whole stay duration. Hotel has not changed in over 10 years and is now tired and dated. Bedroom and bathroom cleaned, but grubby. Chairs and curtains frayed. Carpets dirty and stained. Hotel bar and seating areas not used by guests as ambience poor. Staff are friendly but disposed dent with state of the premises. Did not eat here at all as better alternatives on plenty near by. It's very cheP though for a city hotel using the Travelzoo offer.....
Steve
Jan 05, 2020
Frome, United Kingdom
Enjoyed Most
The hotel is older style and in need of a refurb now, but the location is great, in the centre of town, the staff are friendly and the rooms are warm and clean - so on balance, we would re-visit as it offers good value for money.
Annette
Oct 18, 2019
Welshpool, United Kingdom
