The Old Bell

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Staff

8.9

Property highlights

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About this property

The Old Bell is set in the centre of Shrewsbury, 1.2 miles from the town’s railway station. Dating from 1780, this pub and hotel features a restaurant and contemporary rooms. The Old Bell offers modern, stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi, a kettle, tea and coffee-making facilities, heating and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom. You can enjoy creative English cuisine in the restaurant. The River Severn is within 15 minutes’ walk of the hotel. Shrewsbury Cathedral is 1 mile away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Artbag
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We've never stayed here before but chose The Old Bell as a half way house on our way home from Worcester. And it turned out to be a very positive experience. Our family room was at ground level and very very good for the price. We enjoyed a pie...”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“They let me check in early which was much appreciated. Nice little room with almost everything you could need. Despite what I've read in some of the other reviews, I had no issues with noise. Only about a fifteen minute walk from central Shrewsbury.”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was lovely..very friendly lady on arriving.”
Norman
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I live in a truck during the week and a camper at weekends so the old bell is luxury for me, the beer food and friendly service is excellent.”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Near the Abbey and the main town. The rooms are in a pub complex, so there's good food and drink you can purchase on site. I had the single room, which is narrow, though en suite. For me as a solo business traveller it was great: there are larger...”
Rob_r
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Simple and basic but comfortable accommodation. Separate entrance so you don't need to come in through the pub.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quirky single room, comfortable and clean and very competitive price. Pub downstairs nice with excellent traditional beers and good food at reasonable prices. Would definitely stay again when in Shrewsbury”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice clean room, comfy bed (if a little soft for us)”
Howard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely compact room, nice decor. Bathroom very good even a bath”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved the way that I was welcomed with smiles and warmth again, turning up early for my overnight stay to enjoy a couple of beers. The room was available and I was given the keys to go and relax. I have been visiting for years and the wonderful,...”

Host Information

8.9
Host review score
The Old Bell is set in the centre of Shrewsbury 1.2miles from the railway station. Dating from 1780 this pub and B&B feature a restaurant and contemporary rooms. The old bell offers modern, stylish rooms with free WIFI, tea and coffee making facilities, heating, flat screen tv's and private bathrooms for all rooms. You can enjoy traditional English pub style food in the bar and restaurant. The River Severn is within a ten minute walk of the hotel and the famous Abbey church is 5 mins walk on the same road.
The hotel is located on one of the main routes in to town which is just a 10 minute stroll. The famous Abbey church is only a 5 minute walk away on the same road as the pub. We are approx 1.2 miles from the main railway station
Languages spoken: English,Hungarian,Slovak,Slovenian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British

Facilities of The Old Bell

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that breakfast is only available from 08:30 - 09:30 Monday to Friday and 09:30 - 10:30 on Saturdays and Sundays. If times not suitable, a takeaway continental breakfast is available on request.

Please note the latest guests can check-in is 22:30. This can be modified with prior arrangement only.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.