The Old Bell
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Summary of reviewsThe Old Bell enjoys a prime location, combining the tranquility of an out-of-town setting with close proximity to Shrewsbury's heart, making it a convenient base for exploration. Guests appreciate its value for money, the easy access to local amenities such as supermarkets and the seamless connection to key city landmarks.
Notably, The Old Bell’s breakfast receives high praise for its freshly cooked, hearty offerings at a reasonable price. With options for various dietary preferences, breakfast is often described as lovely and good value, although occasional service inconsistencies were noted.
For dinner, the hotel’s in-house pub provides a delightful culinary experience with its tasty and moderately priced meals. Theme nights, like Curry and Steak nights, are highlighted alongside regular events, which add to the charming pub atmosphere. Despite some remarks about variable food quality, most guests found the dining experience enjoyable, complemented by friendly and efficient bar staff.
Rooms at The Old Bell are generally well-received for their cleanliness, comfort and modern touches. They are well-furnished with necessary amenities, cozy atmospheres and excellent condition bathrooms. The occasional issues with cleaning standards and room sizes were noted but did not significantly detract from guest satisfaction.
The hotel excels in cleanliness with many guests appreciating the spotlessly clean rooms and crisp linens. While there were isolated reports of missed cleaning spots, the overall cleanliness often exceeded expectations.
The staff at The Old Bell play a crucial role in enhancing the guest experience. Consistently described as friendly, welcoming, attentive and efficient, the staff’s hospitality leaves a lasting positive impression, contributing significantly to the hotel's favorable reputation.
Free Wi-Fi is available and while many found it reliable with strong signals, there were some instances of poor connection quality and limited access in certain rooms.
The local pub atmosphere is a critical feature of The Old Bell, offering a quintessential English pub experience. Despite early closing times for the kitchen and occasional early hours noise, the pub generally does not disturb a good night's sleep. The proximity to additional local nightlife and a vibrant town center further enriches the guest experience.
The beds at The Old Bell are frequently described as comfortable and conducive to a restful sleep with clean linens enhancing the sleeping experience. Minor issues such as old bed frames and overly soft mattresses were occasionally mentioned but did not overshadow the general comfort.
Accessibility is another strength with the hotel being conveniently located near local attractions and amenities. Helpful staff further enhance the accessibility, though limited on-site parking can be a minor inconvenience.
In summary, The Old Bell offers a charming and comfortable stay with excellent value for money. Its ideal location, pleasant dining experience, clean and cozy rooms, friendly staff and inviting pub atmosphere make it a favored choice for travelers seeking a welcoming retreat close to Shrewsbury’s heart.
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Notably, The Old Bell’s breakfast receives high praise for its freshly cooked, hearty offerings at a reasonable price. With options for various dietary preferences, breakfast is often described as lovely and good value, although occasional service inconsistencies were noted.
For dinner, the hotel’s in-house pub provides a delightful culinary experience with its tasty and moderately priced meals. Theme nights, like Curry and Steak nights, are highlighted alongside regular events, which add to the charming pub atmosphere. Despite some remarks about variable food quality, most guests found the dining experience enjoyable, complemented by friendly and efficient bar staff.
Rooms at The Old Bell are generally well-received for their cleanliness, comfort and modern touches. They are well-furnished with necessary amenities, cozy atmospheres and excellent condition bathrooms. The occasional issues with cleaning standards and room sizes were noted but did not significantly detract from guest satisfaction.
The hotel excels in cleanliness with many guests appreciating the spotlessly clean rooms and crisp linens. While there were isolated reports of missed cleaning spots, the overall cleanliness often exceeded expectations.
The staff at The Old Bell play a crucial role in enhancing the guest experience. Consistently described as friendly, welcoming, attentive and efficient, the staff’s hospitality leaves a lasting positive impression, contributing significantly to the hotel's favorable reputation.
Free Wi-Fi is available and while many found it reliable with strong signals, there were some instances of poor connection quality and limited access in certain rooms.
The local pub atmosphere is a critical feature of The Old Bell, offering a quintessential English pub experience. Despite early closing times for the kitchen and occasional early hours noise, the pub generally does not disturb a good night's sleep. The proximity to additional local nightlife and a vibrant town center further enriches the guest experience.
The beds at The Old Bell are frequently described as comfortable and conducive to a restful sleep with clean linens enhancing the sleeping experience. Minor issues such as old bed frames and overly soft mattresses were occasionally mentioned but did not overshadow the general comfort.
Accessibility is another strength with the hotel being conveniently located near local attractions and amenities. Helpful staff further enhance the accessibility, though limited on-site parking can be a minor inconvenience.
In summary, The Old Bell offers a charming and comfortable stay with excellent value for money. Its ideal location, pleasant dining experience, clean and cozy rooms, friendly staff and inviting pub atmosphere make it a favored choice for travelers seeking a welcoming retreat close to Shrewsbury’s heart.
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Located on Abbey Foregate, this B&B offers affordable accommodation. It's a practical option for travelers looking for a budget-friendly stay with convenient access to local attractions.
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Guest Reviews
Situated just a pleasant short walk from the heart of Shrewsbury, The Old Bell offers an ideal location for visitors. It combines the tranquility of an out-of-town setting with easy access to the city center, making it a convenient base for exploring. Guests appreciate its proximity to key amenities including a Sainsbury’s and Home Bargains and its ease of access from main highways. The hotel is well-connected by bus routes and landmarks like Shrewsbury Abbey are within easy reach. Many guests highlight the great value for money, noting that the quiet location offers a peaceful retreat while still being close enough for a comfortable stroll into town. The available parking and the seamless connection of the hotel to a historic pub further enhance its appeal. Overall, the location is often described as perfect, excellent and great, underscoring why The Old Bell is a favored choice for travelers.
The Old Bell garners largely positive feedback for its breakfast offerings, described frequently as lovely, freshly cooked and good value for money. Guests appreciated the hearty and well-prepared full English breakfast with many noting its reasonable price of £4.50. Positive mentions also include the breakfast's variety, from gluten-free to vegetarian options, ensuring a broad appeal.
Despite these high points, several reviews highlight intermittent issues. Some guests experienced unavailability due to staff shortages, while others noted a limited window for breakfast service or encountered delays. Despite these hiccups, when breakfast was available, it was well-received and deemed excellent by many, often setting diners up well for the day ahead.
Overall, the breakfast at The Old Bell stands out for its quality and value, though prospective guests should remain mindful of occasional service inconsistencies.
Nestled in a comfortable setting, The Old Bell promises a delightful culinary experience that guests have frequently praised. Dinner offerings are undeniably tasty and reasonably priced, catering to various palates with a nice selection of evening meals. The pub grub receives commendations for being plentiful and well-cooked with particular highlights including the outstanding tapas dishes and themed Curry and Steak nights, accompanied by beer, proving to be excellent choices.
The breakfast at The Old Bell also leaves a positive impression, described as hot and tasty and providing a good start to the day. The extensive menu features all the pub classics at reasonable prices, ensuring there's something to suit everyone’s taste.
Service in the bar is noted to be very good, contributing to the overall pleasant dining experience. Regular events such as Bingo Night and pub quizzes further enhance the lively and inviting atmosphere. While some reviews mentioned that the food was not of the best quality or tasteless, the majority of the guests found the meals to be lovely and satisfying.
For those planning to dine at the in-house pub, it's advisable to note that the kitchen closes early and evening meals are not always provided. However, when available, the standard pub fare is well-cooked and offers good value. Overall, The Old Bell offers great food and service in a charming bar area, making it a worthy spot for both locals and travelers to enjoy a hearty meal.
The rooms at The Old Bell have generally left guests satisfied with their cleanliness and comfort. Many reviews highlight that the rooms are well-decorated, often newly updated with a modern touch and spotless, making them appealing for short stays. The size of the rooms seems to vary; while some find them cozy and adequate for solo travelers, others suggest they can feel small, especially for larger groups. Despite this, the rooms are well-furnished with necessary amenities like tea and coffee-making facilities, comfortable beds and functional bathrooms—most of which are meticulously cleaned.
Guests appreciate the warm, cozy atmosphere and adjustable heating in the rooms. The annex rooms separate from the bar ensure a quieter stay. A standout feature is the excellent condition of the bathrooms with many noting their cleanliness and modern setup. Minor suggestions for improvement include better room cleaning in some instances and more shelf space in bathrooms and bedrooms.
Overall, The Old Bell offers good value for money with its practical and comfortable rooms, friendly staff and convenient location. It's ideal for travelers looking for a pleasant, affordable place to stay with easy access to local amenities.
The guest reviews of 'The Old Bell' predominantly highlight the comfort and coziness of the beds. Many guests found the beds to be extremely comfortable with numerous mentions of comfy and very comfy beds contributing to a good night's sleep. The bed linens were noted to be clean, adding to the overall pleasant sleeping experience.
A few reviews did mention the beds being slightly too soft for their liking with some guests feeling that the mattresses could use replacing. There were also a couple of isolated reports about bed stains and old bed frames. Despite these minor issues, the overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with the bed comfort, contributing positively to the stay at the hotel.
The ambiance of the rooms was generally quiet and conducive to a restful sleep, although some noted that certain rooms could be noisy. In conclusion, 'The Old Bell' seems to offer a generally comfortable sleeping experience with most guests appreciating the coziness and comfort of the beds despite minor areas for improvement.
The Old Bell receives generally positive feedback regarding cleanliness with many guests noting that the rooms are exceptionally clean, comfortable and well-equipped. Several reviews highlight how the rooms are spotlessly clean with crisp linens, fluffy towels and a fresh, inviting smell. The accommodations are often described as modern, quiet and beautifully decorated. The space tends to be clean and tidy, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable stay for many visitors.
However, there are occasional issues noted by some guests, such as mildew, mold and areas missed during cleaning, including tops of sockets, skirting boards and the floor. Some guests mentioned that their rooms hadn't reached the highest standards of cleanliness with certain items like bins and sinks occasionally overlooked. Despite these minor issues, the overall cleanliness of The Old Bell is generally well-regarded, maintaining an acceptable dirt level and often exceeding expectations for many guests.
The reviews for 'The Old Bell' paint a compelling picture of an outstanding hospitality experience, largely due to the impressive performance of its staff. Across numerous accounts, friendly, welcoming and attentive emerged as recurring themes, contributing significantly to the hotel's reputation. The staff is frequently described as fantastic, professional and efficient, consistently providing an amazing service. Visitors praised their helpfulness, politeness and knowledge about the local area, enhancing the overall guest experience.
The bar staff and breakfast service also received particular commendation for their friendliness and efficiency. Whether at the reception or during dining, the consistently friendly and accommodating demeanor of the staff left a lasting positive impression on guests. The team at The Old Bell seems genuinely committed to ensuring that guests feel welcome, offering attentive and cheerful service throughout their stay.
Overall, the staff at The Old Bell excels in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that seamlessly complements the hotel's facilities and services, making guests feel well cared for and valued.
At 'The Old Bell,' guests can enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi throughout their stay. Reviews highlight that, in many instances, the Wi-Fi was fine with some guests noting that it was excellent or even extremely good. Many found the internet connection to be good and mentioned that it worked well with strong Wi-Fi signals reported by several guests.
However, there were also some less favorable comments about the Wi-Fi. Issues included poor connections and signals that frequently dropped with some rooms reportedly having no Wi-Fi at all. A few guests mentioned that the Wi-Fi was not the best or even mediocre at times. Additionally, staff have admitted to the Wi-Fi being less than optimal on occasion.
Overall, while 'The Old Bell' offers free and often reliable Wi-Fi, guests may experience variability in signal strength and connection quality depending on the room and time of use.
The Old Bell is known for its inviting and authentic local pub vibe, offering guests a quintessential English pub experience right at their doorstep. The attached pub serves as a social hub, providing a great atmosphere for evening relaxation and socializing with friendly locals. Guests appreciated the good pub food and the convenience of having a reserved zone for a more exclusive feel on certain evenings.
Despite being attached to the hotel, the pub does not intrude on a good night's sleep, as there were no reports of noise from the pub at night. Additionally, the hotel's location is praised for being surrounded by local nightlife, ensuring that guests are only a short 10-minute walk away from the town center's vibrant activities.
The outdoor area of the pub offers a pleasant setting for drinks, enhancing the overall experience. While there were occasional mentions of early hours noise, the positive aspects of the local pub and its offerings seem to leave a lasting impression on visitors.
The Old Bell stands out for its accessibility, especially for guests with disabilities. The hotel is conveniently located close to the town, requiring just a short walk to reach local amenities and attractions. Guests appreciated the helpfulness of the staff, which enhanced overall accessibility. The rooms are accessible, contributing to a comfortable stay.
However, parking could pose challenges as spaces are limited and can be tight. There are only three on-site spaces with additional off and on-road parking available nearby. Despite these parking constraints, the hotel's central location makes it an ideal choice for those looking for easy access to the city center and a range of local attractions.
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Breakfast
Despite these high points, several reviews highlight intermittent issues. Some guests experienced unavailability due to staff shortages, while others noted a limited window for breakfast service or encountered delays. Despite these hiccups, when breakfast was available, it was well-received and deemed excellent by many, often setting diners up well for the day ahead.
Overall, the breakfast at The Old Bell stands out for its quality and value, though prospective guests should remain mindful of occasional service inconsistencies.
Dinner
The breakfast at The Old Bell also leaves a positive impression, described as hot and tasty and providing a good start to the day. The extensive menu features all the pub classics at reasonable prices, ensuring there's something to suit everyone’s taste.
Service in the bar is noted to be very good, contributing to the overall pleasant dining experience. Regular events such as Bingo Night and pub quizzes further enhance the lively and inviting atmosphere. While some reviews mentioned that the food was not of the best quality or tasteless, the majority of the guests found the meals to be lovely and satisfying.
For those planning to dine at the in-house pub, it's advisable to note that the kitchen closes early and evening meals are not always provided. However, when available, the standard pub fare is well-cooked and offers good value. Overall, The Old Bell offers great food and service in a charming bar area, making it a worthy spot for both locals and travelers to enjoy a hearty meal.
Rooms
Guests appreciate the warm, cozy atmosphere and adjustable heating in the rooms. The annex rooms separate from the bar ensure a quieter stay. A standout feature is the excellent condition of the bathrooms with many noting their cleanliness and modern setup. Minor suggestions for improvement include better room cleaning in some instances and more shelf space in bathrooms and bedrooms.
Overall, The Old Bell offers good value for money with its practical and comfortable rooms, friendly staff and convenient location. It's ideal for travelers looking for a pleasant, affordable place to stay with easy access to local amenities.
Beds
A few reviews did mention the beds being slightly too soft for their liking with some guests feeling that the mattresses could use replacing. There were also a couple of isolated reports about bed stains and old bed frames. Despite these minor issues, the overall sentiment reflects satisfaction with the bed comfort, contributing positively to the stay at the hotel.
The ambiance of the rooms was generally quiet and conducive to a restful sleep, although some noted that certain rooms could be noisy. In conclusion, 'The Old Bell' seems to offer a generally comfortable sleeping experience with most guests appreciating the coziness and comfort of the beds despite minor areas for improvement.
Cleanliness
However, there are occasional issues noted by some guests, such as mildew, mold and areas missed during cleaning, including tops of sockets, skirting boards and the floor. Some guests mentioned that their rooms hadn't reached the highest standards of cleanliness with certain items like bins and sinks occasionally overlooked. Despite these minor issues, the overall cleanliness of The Old Bell is generally well-regarded, maintaining an acceptable dirt level and often exceeding expectations for many guests.
Staff
The bar staff and breakfast service also received particular commendation for their friendliness and efficiency. Whether at the reception or during dining, the consistently friendly and accommodating demeanor of the staff left a lasting positive impression on guests. The team at The Old Bell seems genuinely committed to ensuring that guests feel welcome, offering attentive and cheerful service throughout their stay.
Overall, the staff at The Old Bell excels in creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere that seamlessly complements the hotel's facilities and services, making guests feel well cared for and valued.
Wi-Fi
However, there were also some less favorable comments about the Wi-Fi. Issues included poor connections and signals that frequently dropped with some rooms reportedly having no Wi-Fi at all. A few guests mentioned that the Wi-Fi was not the best or even mediocre at times. Additionally, staff have admitted to the Wi-Fi being less than optimal on occasion.
Overall, while 'The Old Bell' offers free and often reliable Wi-Fi, guests may experience variability in signal strength and connection quality depending on the room and time of use.
Nightlife
Despite being attached to the hotel, the pub does not intrude on a good night's sleep, as there were no reports of noise from the pub at night. Additionally, the hotel's location is praised for being surrounded by local nightlife, ensuring that guests are only a short 10-minute walk away from the town center's vibrant activities.
The outdoor area of the pub offers a pleasant setting for drinks, enhancing the overall experience. While there were occasional mentions of early hours noise, the positive aspects of the local pub and its offerings seem to leave a lasting impression on visitors.
Accessible
However, parking could pose challenges as spaces are limited and can be tight. There are only three on-site spaces with additional off and on-road parking available nearby. Despite these parking constraints, the hotel's central location makes it an ideal choice for those looking for easy access to the city center and a range of local attractions.
No, The Old Bell doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Old Bell.
No, The Old Bell doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at The Old Bell.
No, The Old Bell doesn't have a gym.
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