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The Vaults

16 Castle Gates, Shrewsbury, SY1 2AB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
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The Vaults
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Private bathroom Free WiFi Shower Flat-screen TV Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Garden Luggage storage Heating

About this property

In the heart of historic Shrewsbury, The Vaults is a traditional pub with a beer garden, cosy rooms and a lively bar with resident DJs. Shrewsbury Railway Station is just a 2-minute walk away.

The simple bedrooms are individually decorated, and all have free Wi-Fi access. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

The popular bar serves a wide selection of fine spirits, real local ales and bottled beers. Live DJs play on weekends, and guests can relax in the courtyard garden or on the roof terrace.

The Vaults is situated on Castle Gates, just a 3-minute walk from Darwin Shopping Centre. Parking is available nearby, and the magnificent Shrewsbury Castle is a 1-minute walk away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Please note that The Vaults has a lively bar with music until 02:30 on weekends and on Sundays preceding public holidays.

Rooms can only be accessed through the main pub.

All bedrooms are located on floors 2 and 3 of the building and accessed are through the pub.

The building is nearly 200 years old and the stairs are not suitable for people with mobility problems.

Under age guests are not allowed to stay unless with an adult over the age of 25.

Nearest parking available is at Howard Street, SY1 2LF and is chargeable at £5.30 per 24 hours via a coin-operated machine.

We do not accept cash payments.

Check In is at the main public bar. The building is nearly 200 years old and the stairs are not suitable for people with mobility problems. We do not have a lift.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

• Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

• A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about $67. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by The Vaults.

Located in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Vaults

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Vaults is 0.4 km from the center of Shrewsbury.
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

7.8

Good

554 reviews

M

Mark

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 weeks ago
8.0
+ Great location for exploring Shrewsbury. Staff were very friendly.Rooms were clean, maybe compact but not to the extent it made a difference. Would stay again. Great location for exploring Shrewsbury. Staff were very friendly.Rooms were clean, maybe compact but not to the exte...

review category group of friends · Double Room

P

Phillip

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 weeks ago
8.0
+ The hotel was a short walk away from the centre around the corner of the castle and jail with the room clean and tidy. The hotel was a short walk away from the centre around the corner of the castle and jail with the room clean and tidy.
- The hotels over a pub but I went Monday to wednesday so the pub was quiet so best Monday to Thursday unless your spending a night on the town. The hotels over a pub but I went Monday to wednesday so the pub was quiet so best Monday to Thursday unless your spen...

solo traveller · Single Room

Facilities of The Vaults

Non-smoking rooms Internet services Family rooms Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet

  • Internet services

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)

Media & Technology

  • Luggage storage

Guest reviews for The Vaults

7.8

Good

554 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 8.7
Facilities 7.1
Cleanliness 7.7
Comfort 7.8
Value for money 7.9
Location 9.1
Free Wifi 6.7

Score distribution

Superb
156
Good
259
Okay
86
Poor
34
Very poor
19

Scores by traveler type

Families 6.7
With friends 7.3
Couples 8.0
Solo travelers 7.9
Business travelers 7.7

Filters

Guest reviews

M

Mark

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Double Room Double Room 2 weeks ago review category group of friends
+ Great location for exploring Shrewsbury. Staff were very friendly.Rooms were clean, maybe compact but not to the extent it made a difference. Would stay again.
P

Phillip

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Single Room Single Room 3 weeks ago solo traveller
+ The hotel was a short walk away from the centre around the corner of the castle and jail with the room clean and tidy.
− The hotels over a pub but I went Monday to wednesday so the pub was quiet so best Monday to Thursday unless your spending a night on the town.
S

Stephen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Single Room Single Room 3 weeks ago solo traveller
+ The check in and check out was very easy as was out of hours access.
− The staircase up to the room was a bit scruffy but this is a budget stay and it did not effect my comfort.
O

Oliver

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Single Room Single Room 3 weeks ago solo traveller
+ I wasn't aware breakfast was available
− It was fine
C

Cartwright

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Small Double Room Small Double Room 3 weeks ago solo traveller
+ Nice and clean room everything there what you need.staff were friendly and helpful.
− It's a shame they didn't do breakfast. O