Mercure Shrewsbury Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa

Stayed for just one night but the room was very large, very clean and with all the things needed for a comfortable stay. The pool and spa were clean and inviting helping to rest weary limbs. The breakfast that was included was top notch with a range of fruits, cereals, yoghurts, breads and cheeses on top of the cooked items on selection. When you bear in mind the hotel rates the breakfast at £14:95 then the room price through [other hotel] is a snip especially if you have some member dollars to throw in. Staff were very polite and attentive.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Staff very friendly and approachable. The location was beautiful with the hotel being sympathetically modernised but not to the detriment of it's original purpose. Food was excellent. Our room was in the roof area, but was spacious, warm and comfortable with views over the rooftops of the hotel. This was especially atmospheric when there was s light fall of snow on our first morning there. We explored Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and the charming Much Wenlock ( Wednesday half day closing). On our journey home we called in on Battlefield 1403 on the A49 , part of the Albrighton estate. We brushed up on the history of that area, had a delicious lunch and spent plenty in the shop and butchers on site.

Working from home is ideal but sometimes you don't properly 'switch off' unless you 'get away'. 24 hours is all we wanted and its a pleasant, easy trip by car from the big city birmingham to Shropshire. Hotel easy to find just north of Shrewsbury, we wondered whether we'd missed a nought off the room price; very good looking house and pleasant gardens - all to be explored again,sometime. Staff on reception efficient and extremely welcoming, overcoming a hiccup with my credit card without an eyelid batted. Weddings seemed to be popular at least 2 parties arriving or leaving - al the receptionists were kind, enthusiastic and unfazed with everyone we saw. Our room was in the SchoolMasters house; comfortably converted from 20th century school I assume. Large spacious bathroom, good bed and chairs. Can never quite get the best form the TV - it promised music from my phone would play - but no. never mind. We didnt want the spa treatments but took advantage of the pool and thermal rooms ...wonderful way to spend early friday evening. a few kids, a few adults all calm, warm, clean and stylish. very relaxing. Dinner- great food, I was surprised by the quality, feared it might be rather anonymous and not so expensive ether. Friendly -but not overfriendly -staff Again! Intended to rise early and swim again, but felt too relaxed . Really was just what we needed, and the staff were exceptionally good - always attentive but not creepy or over weening. Can imagine a great place for weddings and receptions and we, at least, did not have our tranquility disturbed one bit . If we can afford it again, I definitely try for more than just one night.

We were hoping to spend some time exploring Shrewsbury, but the hotel was not close to the city center, and did not have available public transportation. Having to drive and park in the city was not our preference.

The hotel is in gorgeous grounds and the staff were friendly however the room could have been better. When we arrived there were someone elses socks & old contact lenses on the floor!