The Lion Hotel
Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
About The Lion Hotel
A renowned 17th century Coach Inn in the heart of Shrewsbury with a reputation for friendly hospitality. Our hotel has comfortable bedrooms and lounge areas. Today, its unique ambience continues to attract visitors looking for somewhere special to stay whilst exploring the historic town and its surrounding countryside and Welsh borders. In the refined atmosphere of the Shires restaurant, guests can enjoy many of the chef's specialities. Public areas include the original ballroom and a bar and restaurant with oak beams and inglenook fireplace. Bedrooms come in a variety of sizes, those at the rear being quieter. This historic hotel is ideally located to visit the many attractions of the region. Its reputation for hospitality has attracted many famous names over the years including Charles Dickens, King William IV and Madame Tussaud's. Whether your visit is purely leisure or linked to business, you will receive high quality service and experience a refreshing and friendly atmosphere at the Lion Hotel.
Other nearby hotels
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from The Lion Hotel |
| Abbots Mead Hotel | (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) |
| Sandford House Hotel | (0.1 miles, 0.1 km) |
| Cromwells Hotel | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| Sleep Inn Shrewsbury | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction SE) |
| Albright Hussey | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction N) |
| Mercure Albrighton Hall Shrewsbury | (3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction N) |
| Dovecote Grange Guest House | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E) |
| The Old Orleton Inn | (9.0 miles, 14.6 km, direction E) |
| Swallow Buckatree Hall Hotel | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E) |
| Grove House Hotel | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction E) |
| Lord Nelson Hotel | (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction E) |
| The Telford Whitehouse Hotel | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction E) |
| Old Rectory Hotel | (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction N) |
| Aston Lodge | (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction N) |
| Gaskell Arms Hotel & Restaurant | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE) |
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Recommended attractions near The Lion Hotel
| Shrewsbury Abbey | (0.2 miles, 0.3 km) | Pictures |
| The Dingle Gardens | (0.5 miles, 0.8 km) | Pictures |
| Shrewsbury Castle | (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) | Pictures |
| Haughmond Abbey | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Attingham Park | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Wroxeter Roman City | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Acton Burnell Castle | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Grinshill Hill | (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Moreton Corbet Castle | (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Wenlock Priory | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
Recommended towns near The Lion Hotel
Shrewsbury (0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
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Claverley (22.0 miles, 35.3 km, direction NW)
Claverley is surrounded by agricultural land, a short distance from delightful Bridgenorth, a picturesque town on the banks of the River Severn.
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Leebotwood (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction N)
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Condover (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction N)
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Market Drayton (17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction SW)
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Audlem (21.7 miles, 35.0 km, direction SW)
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Grinshill (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction S)
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Clun (23.1 miles, 37.2 km, direction NE)
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Little Stretton (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction N)
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Tong (19.0 miles, 30.5 km, direction W)
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