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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Shrewsbury

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Shrewsbury

Visiting Shrewsbury, UK for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Shrewsbury, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Shrewsbury based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Shrewsbury for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Shrewsbury before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Shrewsbury for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Shrewsbury for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $211 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Hawkstone Hall, Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens has great rooms from $211 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 19.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love child care, golf, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, and free parking at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
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Lion and Pheasant Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Shrewsbury
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Lion and Pheasant Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $199. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and city views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 49-50 Wyle Cop. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and balconies which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 km from the city center. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Prince Rupert Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Prince Rupert Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $157. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and laundry services, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Butcher Row, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1UQ. You'll also find golf, a game room, a spa, a pool table, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Haughmond

Inn with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $140, The Haughmond, at Pelham Rd provides a restaurant, a bar, child care, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers free parking, a 24-hour desk, private parking, and cycling. It's located just 6.3 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
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St Nicholas

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $119 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Shrewsbury
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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St Nicholas has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a bar, city views, family rooms, and a refrigerator. The great rooms here start at $119 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 24 Castle Street. Furthermore, it also offers amenities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Rowton Castle

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Rowton Castle is 9.30 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a bar, free parking, and family rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $168, and it's located at Halfway House. We also love the air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 11.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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The Loopy Shrew

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Shrewsbury
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is The Loopy Shrew because it has great rooms that start at $114. It has a restaurant, a bar, and city views, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 15 Bellstone Road. Only 0.4 km from the city center, travelers will especially love amenities at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
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The Corbet Arms

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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The Corbet Arms offers a restaurant, a bar, free parking, family rooms, and air-conditioning which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $113 (before taxes). It's located at Church Road and has earned a guest rating of 9.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers an EV charging station which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.7 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Shrewsbury
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Atcham 1, The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel has great rooms from $126 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, pet-friendly rooms, and free parking. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find family rooms, an EV charging station, and private parking which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 6 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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The Bridges

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $145 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is The Bridges which has nice rooms starting at $145. Offering a restaurant, a bar, hiking, free parking, and horse riding, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at The Bridges, Ratlinghope. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers family rooms, outdoor dining areas, and cycling. It's located just 19.1 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Cheltenham, and Chester.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Manchester, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Manchester, Best Luxury Hotels in Manchester, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Manchester, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Manchester, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Manchester, Best Hotels for One Week in Manchester, Best Hotels for One Night in Manchester, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Manchester, Best Party Hotels in Manchester, or Best Business Hotels in Manchester.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$130

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Shrewsbury, UK. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Shrewsbury, UK based on data from 16 hotels is an affordable $130. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Shrewsbury.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $211
  • 4-star hotels: $147
  • 3-star hotels: $105


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