The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury
About the Hotel
Rooms: Unique Features
The Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury, a building dating back to 1618, has 59 bedrooms, each with unique character. Room options include standard single rooms with one single bed, standard double rooms with one double bed, standard twin rooms with two single beds, superior double rooms with one double bed, and executive double rooms with a double bed. Junior Suites feature super king beds. All rooms include LCD TVs with Freeview, en suite bathrooms, bathroom amenities, a hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities. The Dickens Suite, located in the original 16th-century part of the hotel, features an ornate double bed, original beams, a lounge area, and an en suite.
Dining: Hayward Restaurant
The Hayward Restaurant offers a British menu using local suppliers and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel provides a Brasserie Menu, full traditional breakfast, tea and coffee with Danish pastries, and breakfast sliders with mini bacon, sausage, or egg rolls. Also available are cinema breaks that include ice cream, popcorn, and soft drinks, and orange or apple breaks.
Leisure and Activities
The hotel supports Rays of Sunshine, a children's charity granting wishes to seriously ill children. The Lion Hotel also offers several outdoor activities, including guided boat tours on the River Severn and walks in Hawkstone Park. Guests can visit the 29-acre Quarry Park with the Dingle Garden, featuring flowerbeds, rockeries, and water features. Additional attractions include Shrewsbury Prison, which offers ghost tours and escape rooms, and Theatre Severn, which hosts family shows.
Location and Transport
Located in the heart of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, The Lion Hotel, Shrewsbury is 75 km from Chester Hawarden. Shrewsbury train station is a short walk away. The hotel provides on-site parking on a first come first serve basis. Nearby attractions include The Hive, Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, St Mary's Church, Pride Hill, and Darwin Shopping Centre, all within a 5-10 minute walk. From the South or East, cross the English Bridge and reach Wyle Cop. From the North or West, follow signs for the Town Centre to Wyle Cop.
Services and Facilities
The Lion Hotel is a venue for meetings and conferences for up to 200 delegates, offering free Wi-Fi, a dedicated meeting host, and coffee and tea throughout the day. Meeting rooms include the Adam Ballroom (up to 200 guests), Anteroom (up to 40 guests), The Lion Room (up to 80 guests), and Pickwick (up to 35 guests). The hotel is dog-friendly in all areas, excluding The Hayward Restaurant. The hotel also has WTTC Safe Travels Awards.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
