Prince Rupert Hotel Shrewsbury

General Information

The historic grade II listed Prince Rupert Hotel is located in the centre of old-fashioned Shrewsbury and just a short amble from the exceptional butiques and a lot of treveller park amusements. Encircled by narrow cobblestone streets and black and white timbered buildings it provides the main basis to discover gorgeous Shrewsbury. A warm and hospitable welcome is constantly rendered to all clients with a glass of sherry on arrival. With the history of the guesthouse dating back to the 12th and 15th century, character and fascination abound with sloping floors, exposed Tudor beams and a reconstructed Jacobean staircase. Individually owned for a lot of years by Michael and Diane Matthews, the hotel proposes a good choice of dining with 3 restaurants to select from all with a focus on fresh local make. The Royalist is perfect for a special reason with an a la menu along with a good wine catalogue. Chambers bar is prestigious for its conventional British carte menu at reasonable prices and La Trattoria proposes a valid Italian carte menu. Further to, situated at the facade of the inn facing the terraces of St. Alkmunds piazza, Camellias Tea Rooms proposes a comprehensive carte menu selection including conventional siesta tea catered on a 3 tier cake stand. A lovely spot to unwind to the sound of a majestic piano. Self-sufficient valet car park is supplied to the hotels private parking zone.

Transportation

From the M6 - Exit the M6 at blend 10a (junction T8 on the M6 toll) onto the M54 towards Shrewsbury. Follow the M54 till it joins the A5. Follow the A5, then the A49 and head for the city center. Proceed over the English Bridge and bear right up Wyle Cop. Go past the Lion Hotel on your left. Fifty yards further on, on your right, a scarlet post box indicates an urgent right turn into Fish Street (caution, narrow st - drive over the pavements). Drive up Fish Street to the facade of the Prince Rupert Hotel. Whether you miss the turning into Fish Street, continue along the High Street and follow the one-way system around the city and approach the Prince Rupert Hotel from Church Street. From the A5 - Follow the A5 and then the A458 towards Shrewsbury and head from the centre of the town. Drive over the Welsh Bridge and bear bear along the Smithfield Road (River on your left). Move into the right hand lane prior to the 1st set of traffic lights. Once over the lights bear right proceeding to the following set of traffic lights at a T-junction (opposite the castle). Drive over the lights and bear instant right into Castle Street. Follow the one-way system to the upper of Castle Street and around to the left into St. Mary's Street. You'll see St. Mary's Church on your left (behind the bus stops). Look immediately to the right and after several yards take the right turn into Church Street (caution - narrow st over foot passenger paving). Drive along Church Street turning directly at the bottom to approach the facade entry of the Prince Rupert Hotel. Should you miss the turning into Church Street, continue ahead moving into the right hand lane and bear directly at the T-junction (opposite the Lion Hotel). Proceed slowly taking an urgent right into Fish Street by the vermilion post box. The Prince Rupert Hotel proposes a FREE Valet Parking amenities to and from its own parking situated three minutes amble from the guesthouse. Your vehicle will be parked for you.