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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 centres are both less than 10 minutes’ walk away and Shrewsbury Rail Station is a 15-minute walk from The Lion.
Type: Single 
Room Size: 14.86 m² Bed: 1 single bed 
Type: Double Room Size: 15.61 m² Bed: 1 double bed
Type: Twin Room Size: 15.61 m² Bed: 2 single beds
Type: Double Room Size: 25.08 m² Bed: 1 double bed 
Type: Double Room Size: 25.08 m² Bed: 1 large double bed 
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Services Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UY, United Kingdom
Monuments and Landmarks
0.14 kmMuseums and Art Galleries
0.19 kmMuseums and Art Galleries
0.44 kmOther
0.84 kmOther
0.86 kmGolf Courses
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2.12 kmTheatres
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4.56 kmOther
5.47 kmHistorical Buildings
0.53 kmTrain Stations
0.68 kmHistorical Buildings
9.78 kmHistorical Buildings
11.17 kmHistorical Buildings
11.48 kmHistorical Buildings
12.38 kmHistorical Buildings
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13.62 kmHistorical Buildings
15.38 kmHistorical Buildings
16.19 kmWiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 5 per day.
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 6 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
No extra beds are available.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
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 non-refundable 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 non-refundable and nontransferable.
Please note some of the rooms have further stairs after the lift, if guests prefer to be on the main corridor and near the lift 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.
"The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was full of history and they made.."
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