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Reviews of Prince Rupert Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Butcher Row, Shrewsbury, SY1 1UQ, United Kingdom

#21 of 27 hotels in Shrewsbury

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Review Score

Based on 3182 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    9.0
    Really enjoyable stay in this comfortable, central hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The water pressure in the showers on the top floor was not good, but otherwise the bathrooms were fine. If coming by car, parking is a bit of a challenge. The hotel has an arrangement with a long stay car park at a reduced fee of £10 per day - fine once you find it!

    The staff at the hotel were wonderful - very friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. We were a group of friends and all of our single rooms were very comfortable. Freshly cooked breakfast each morning was excellent and dinner on our first night was also very good. The hotel is very central - lots to see and do within walking distance, and cabs readily available for those who couldn't face the uphill return. I recommend reading the book "The Prince Rupert Hotel" telling their experience of housing the homeless during the first Covid lockdown

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Good effort by staff. Internet not good enough for my work.
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Internet was not reliable.

    Friendly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Welcoming hotel and in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was disappointing but didn't make my overnight stay less enjoyable. A new head chef has recently been appointed and no doubt some changes will result.

    Excellent location. Lovely room overlooking adjacent church. Well equipped and welcoming. A problem with the television was quickly remedied and Reception desk staff were friendly and helpful. Not many hotels offer a welcome glass of sherry on arrival, a nice touch. There is parking available in a nearby location - a bit tricky to locate initially due to the one-way streets but in better location than public car parks and probably more secure.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    7.0
    Fab staff, tired premises, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very dated and worn out bedroom furniture, tired bathroom. Attention to detail was poor (dirt in room, no toilet rolls). Restaurant furniture also very worn. Coming from London and spending £200 for 2 rooms for 1 night this was very surprising.

    Great location for our onward travel needs. Extremely helpful staff from reception desk through to restaurant, but a tad Faulty Towers in the restaurant. Food was very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Central with lovely staff, room was clean with enough space
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    The staff and nice sherry on arrival

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    8.0
    When we go to Shrewsbury, we try to stay at the Prince Rupert. It is such a pleasure to be there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    One member of staff was slightly officious, which is unlike the other members of staff, who are very helpful and friendly.

    The twin room was lovely - we have stayed in it before. The breakfast is fantastic, with a huge cooked and cold selection. Location in the centre of Shrewsbury is great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay for couple of days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower not powerful enough. Sometimes toilet wouldn't flush

    Breakfast wasn't great, very small cooked breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Centrally placed in historic city centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately the night I arrived for a three night stay the lift motor shorted out. This continued over the weekend. My room was on the second floor and as I have an arthritic hip getting up and down was a bit uncomfortable. No-ones fault just not quite the best.

    The room was comfortable though rather warm. I think the heating was still on winter setting. Given that I was on a singing weekend at two venues the location could not have been better. Staff were friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    9.0
    A very good overnight stay with really helpful and attentive staff in a great location in a beautiful city. Many thanks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Historic, quaint and atmospheric

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable stay. Helpful friendly staff . Very central for shopping and sight seeing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old and original features

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, traditional hotel, excellent breakfast, good value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Charging for car parking

    Comfortable, traditional hotel, well located in the centre of town, very reasonable prices; and a very good breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was disappointing. Very dry cooked breakfast, no beans, would have expected better for the cost of the room.

    Lovely hotel, checking in staff very welcoming (sorry can't recall his name, tall gent with glasses) attentive. Room beautiful, room 3, very comfortable bed, clean. Lovely bar area that you could relax in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very welcoming, comfy beds, lovely breakfast
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    How far the parking was away but understand that this will be in issue in a historic area this hotel is in and we were willing to compromise

    Staff were amazing, very welcoming and gave all the information you needed and more. Breakfast was lovely and well set out Beds comfy

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    overall I had a lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    there was a used takeaway cup left in room and pillows were a little lumpy

    i found staff friendly , the location is superb

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and welcome on arrival

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel in an excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Trying to find the car park after dropping off the luggage! Due to the train strike we were unable to travel by train.

    Lovely room with comfortable beds. Staff were friendly and accommodating. very good breakfast. Excellent location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Tight old hotel in centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Access very awkward with a car. No way to drop/pick up luggage between 10 & 4. View from room 122 appalling.

    Good situation, good staff,

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good for location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast cold, room shabby, lights not working, shower cold

    Location good for town centre.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Only stayed one night enjoyed the hotel apart from the bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds are too small for two Adults I’d expect to find a super king in this class of hotel

    Good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel, good value for money and superb location for our needs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Friendly staff. Location was amazing. Rooms comfy.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Interior looking a little tired. Evidence of water damage to ceilings in corridors

    Excellent location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good breakfast and a good variety of food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were lovely

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really. King size bed would have been nice but we knew it wasn't in a standard room. Restaurant closed but we were eating out anyway. Booking.com not the cheapest.

    Perfect quiet location in the historic part of town. Very friendly and helpful staff. Interesting old building. Comfortable bedroom with fabulous bathroom and shower. Great breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

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