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A jewel among hotels in Shrewsbury

As the only AA four-star hotel in Shrewsbury, Prince Rupert is a jewel among jewels. You'll feel it from the first warm welcome. The roaring fire. The Tudor beams. The sense that every interesting nook and friendly smile is just the way it should be.

For you, it's an escape. For us, it's a way of life. This is a place where the service is genuine and the walls tell stories. A Grade II*-listed sanctuary in the heart of historic Shrewsbury. Moments from local attractions and artisan shops. A moment in itself.

Treasures like ours deserve to be shared. Welcome.

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Find your haven

Prepare for the sleep of your dreams. Our ensuite rooms are equipped with pocket-sprung beds, thick, fluffy towels and more than a few happy surprises. And, of course, they're as characterful as they come – with many enjoying views of famous local sights.

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History in the tasting

We're proud to be regarded as one of the finest hotels in Shrewsbury. And while our restaurants can't take all the credit, you'll soon taste their part in our success.

Choose from four dining spaces – open to all and each as interesting as the next. Our historic, oak-panelled restaurant. Our breezy Garden Terrace. The breakfast lounge. Or the wine bar next door, thrumming with fizz and conversation.

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The only AA four-star hotel in Shrewsbury

Some might say our hotel has character. We say it's perfect just the way it is.

When you stay with us, you live the history of a town built on ancient foundations. This is Shrewsbury as it was – oak panelling, Jacobean staircase and all. A Grade II*-listed building with 900 years of stories to tell, where guests walk in royal footsteps and old mysteries find new life.

And it's service as it used to be. Warm, genuine and flush with nice surprises. That's why we're the only AA four-star rated hotel among all hotels in Shrewsbury.

Come – celebrate what makes us special. Discover our ancient cellars – soon to be reborn as a unique wine-tasting and events space. And trace the history of the real Prince Rupert, the famed soldier and buccaneer who made our hotel his home in the 17th century.

When you stay with us, you live the history of a town built on ancient foundations. This is Shrewsbury as it was – oak panelling, Jacobean staircase and all. A Grade II*-listed building with 900 years of stories to tell, where guests walk in royal footsteps and old mysteries find new life.

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Private Parking

Your car gets special treatment, too. For a small fee, guests get access to our private car park, located just a few short minutes from our hotel in Shrewsbury. Just park up and drop off your bags – our friendly reception team will show you exactly where to go.

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Explore the area

Shrewsbury is a town whose cobblestone streets always lead to new discoveries. A living time capsule, where artisan shops share postcodes with celebrated Tudor buildings. As the most centrally located hotel in Shrewsbury, we're perfectly placed to help you make the most of it.

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  Would stay again!

"Had an upgrade as hotel found out our stay was wedding anniversary. Would stay again!"

 

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  Attentive and friendly

"The hotel staff couldn’t have been more attentive and friendly - full marks"

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  Very impressed with the venue and the food.

"On returning to the hotel for the wedding breakfast we were again very impressed with the venue and the food."

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  Card and chocolates in room for arrival.

"Celebrating our wedding anniversary we chose the Prince Rupert Hotel. What a lovely hotel in a great location. The staff looked after our every need even putting an anniversary card and chocolates in our room for arrival."

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  The breakfast was excellent

The breakfast was excellent, with good service and a great continental choice and cooked—a nice choice of cereals, fruit yoghurt and hot options. 

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  Rich wholesome food

"Excellent meal, good wine too. It was good, rich wholesome food, perfect for a chilly, damp day."

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  The food is out of this world

"OMG the food is out of this world.I had the beetroot for starter and my husband had the skate. Then I had the halibut for main and the banana dessert. It all seriously belongs to the Michelin start category."

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  Fantastic food

"Fantastic food - surpassed our expectations. Would definitely come back."

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  The hotel’s location is excellent

"The hotel’s location is excellent . It is right in the middle of Shrewsbury very near to the shops , restaurants and many bars."

 

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  This was an utterly delightful two night stay

"This was an utterly delightful two night stay in a charming period hotel with fantastic, friendly, helpful staff and terrific dinners."

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  Very reasonably priced

"Very reasonably priced for the quality of the meals and the rooms."

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  You are made to feel so special!

"This hotel is absolutely amazing! From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, you are made to feel so special!"

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  Smashing place for a romantic weekend break.

 " The staff offered a glass of sherry whilst we checked in and an upgraded room on hearing it was our wedding anniversary. A card followed later that evening which was a kind gesture. Smashing place for a romantic weekend break."

 

 

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  Easily compared to some mitchelin stared restaurants

 "It was the best restaurant we have visited in a long time and easily compared to some mitchelin stared restaurants we visit."

 

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  Architecturally beautiful, historic and tastefully decorated

"Architecturally beautiful, historic, tastefully decorated and with friendly staff this hotel ticks every box."

 

 

 

 

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