Our 2 night Bed&Breakfast deal was a present from our son and his family.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this historic hotel which had a wonderful atmosphere which was probably a legacy of people and times past.Our room was excellent,very comfortable and well equipped.Breakfast was superb with a vast amount of choice.We dined in the bar both evenings where the... More

We joined friends to stay at the Lion on a 2 night deal including bed and breakfast. What a wonderful historic building. The feeling and decor of the hotel took us back in time. To think those famous people in history had stayed here and shared the atmosphere of the hotel was awesome. The staff were lovely and helpful. The... More

We stayed here on a fantastic deal for Bed & Breakfast for two nights. Small room with dated decor and smallest TV ever! However bed was comfortable, shower was good and you had biscuits with your tea and coffee (how many places don't give you biscuits these days!). Breakfast was superb in the rear restaurant. Excellent cold buffet followed by... More

This away day was specifically to meet up with a friend that I joined the forces with over 50 years ago. We had chosen to meet up at the Lion Hotel in Shrewsbury on the bank holiday Monday 6th May and had both bookied a single room. Oh! what a delight when we viewed the hotel as we approached, what... More

Have stayed at this hotel a few times over the years so was expecting the same welcoming atmosphere. However, the receptionist cut us off while we were checking in to talk to someone who interrupted us - no apologies forthcoming for this at all. Extremely long wait for cooked breakfast and buffet items not replenished. Breakfast held in the ballroom... More

My wife and I stayed at The Lion on 3rd May for one night. The room was on the small side but clean and very comfortable beds. The whole place had an Olde World feel about it - in fact the list of previous occupants reads like a who's who of history. The restaurant had great charm, but was spoilt... More

I booked this on a KGB deal - what a bargain! It was a lovely old hotel - Charles Darwin stayed there! Creaky floorboards, wood panels, lovely stone fireplace, old furniture - just wonderful. Breakfast was plentiful and good choice, made to order full english breakfast, porridge etc. We ate in the restaurant on one of the nights, not pricey... More

Stayed at this hotel for a short visit to the area. Rooms lovely and clean, with lots of character. Little nooks and crannies while enjoying a tipple, in public areas. Beautiful ballroom/function room. Lots of history, maybe a ghost, though I never saw it! The food in the restaurant was superior, and absolutely delicious. Loads to do in and around.... More

We visited at the end of april 2013. When we arrived, it was a very grand place, nice paintings/decorations, antique kind of feel. We went to the reception desk and i kind of felt quite unwelcome, Me and my partner look 'alternative' piercings/tattoos etc and I'm not too sure the lion is the kind of place that get a lot... More