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10th July 2008 - by Ungira Pandit
  
Interesting Places to Stay in Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury is a wonderful historical destination with the same street layout since its medieval days. Shrewsbury is located in the West Midland regions of England.
  

Shrewsbury comprises of ancient landmarks dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries such the Shrewsbury Castle, Shrewsbury Monastery and Rowley's House Museum. The best part of Shrewsbury is that most of the ancient structures have been turned into hotels and inns that you can stay at, during your visit to Shrewsbury. There is a wide assortment of Shrewsbury hotels to choose from. Some of the popular hotels in Shrewsbury include The Prince Rupert Hotel, Lion Hotel, Rowton Castle Hotel, Albright Hussey Manor Hotel and The Lord Hill Hotel.

The Prince Rupert Hotel was once the home of King James' grandson. This hotel encompasses all the modern amenities one needs along with the old rustic feel of a traditional landmark contained in its 70 rooms. When stepping outside of this Shrewsbury hotel you can walk along the cobblestone streets to visit the local attractions and observe the Tudor style buildings of this town.

The Lion Hotel is one of the places to stay in Shrewsbury and is a coaching inn from the 17th century. The Lion Hotel was known for its old horse and buggy coaching services from London to Shrewsbury and features 16th century architecture with Tudor fireplaces. This was the very place Charles Dickens wrote one of his most famous pieces of literature, The Pickwick Papers. Charles Darwin was also known to stay here on occasion along with Paganini the famous Italian composer and violinist from 1833. This is one Shrewsbury hotel that is full of history and tradition that many tourists choose to lodge in.

What about staying in a castle? One of few Shrewsbury hotels which offers you the divine experience of staying in an actual castle, is the Rowton Castle Hotel. This 800 year old castle from the 17th century was once a family home now turned into a hotel. The Rowton Castle Hotel is one of the hotels in Shrewsbury encompassing 17 acres of land with 19 rooms for your desire. The rooms all have carved fireplaces, antique furniture and breathtaking views of Shrewsbury's gardens, lakes and beautiful Welsh countryside. This castle is located 4 miles from the centre of Shrewsbury and provides anyone looking for a quiet, comforting countryside getaway.

The Albright Hussey Manor Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Shrewsbury and is an original Tudor style hotel. If you are looking for a countryside accommodation in the city of Shrewsbury this would be the perfect option. It has historical significance with the Battle of Shrewsbury that was fought nearby. This hotel features oak panelling, open fireplaces and original moulded beams. This hotel contains 26 rooms surrounded by a real moat which makes it one of the most enchanting places to stay in Shrewsbury!

The Lord Hill Hotel is one of the places to stay in Shrewsbury dating back to the 16th century. This hotel of Shrewsbury was named after a heroic soldier who fought in the Battle of Waterloo. There is a column built in his honour which stands 200 yards away from this hotel. This Shrewsbury hotel contains 36 bedrooms and offers fine dining and traditional wines to help you immerse in the relaxed atmosphere of this historical town. This hotel is just a 15 minutes walk from the centre of town!

There are many places to stay in Shrewsbury, but stay at a monumental hotel that's part of the history of this town. Relax and breathe in the healthy countryside air of Shrewsbury on your next holiday break. 

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