Historic Hotels in Shropshire
Places to stay in Shropshire and Shrewsbury connected to famous figures from history.

Prince Rupert Classic Hotel. Shrewsbury.
A landmark of Shrewsbury, the Prince Rupert owes its name to an iconic figure of the English Civil War. See our page for more details of The Prince Rupert Hotel
A landmark of Shrewsbury, the Prince Rupert owes its name to an iconic figure of the English Civil War. See our page for more details of The Prince Rupert Hotel

The Lion Hotel. Shrewsbury.
A positive bagatelle of historic figures have chosen to stay at The Lion over the centuries, not least the founder of evolutionary theory, Charles Darwin.
A positive bagatelle of historic figures have chosen to stay at The Lion over the centuries, not least the founder of evolutionary theory, Charles Darwin.

The Catherine of Aragon Suite. Shrewsbury.
The historic significance is readily identified through the name of this fabulous example of period accommodation. Discover more about the remarkable Catherine of Aragon Suite
The historic significance is readily identified through the name of this fabulous example of period accommodation. Discover more about the remarkable Catherine of Aragon Suite

Feathers. Ludlow.
Whether this is the most beautiful-looking hotel in England as some claim is, of course, a matter of opinion. But few would contest that it isn’t an exceptionally striking building indeed.
Whether this is the most beautiful-looking hotel in England as some claim is, of course, a matter of opinion. But few would contest that it isn’t an exceptionally striking building indeed.

Walford Court. Leintwardine.
There may be no direct link to instantly recognisable figures from history to be found here, but this is undeniably one of the finest places for step-back-in-time appeal anywhere in the UK.
There may be no direct link to instantly recognisable figures from history to be found here, but this is undeniably one of the finest places for step-back-in-time appeal anywhere in the UK.
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Shropshire that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.