The Golden Lion Inn - 3-Star Hotel in Bridgnorth, England

Each of the individually designed rooms was created by local artists, with themes such as the Retro Suite and the Button Suite by Jay Blades. The Shropshire Suite offers a private patio with outdoor furniture, while Platform 3 features a railway theme and a spacious layout. All rooms include a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a coffee machine with quality pods.

Breakfast is ordered the evening before using a tick-list system, with options including a full English made from locally sourced ingredients. The cooked breakfast is served piping hot at the requested time, with croissants that have been compared to those found in Paris. The pub bar serves award-winning Holdens cask ales, including the Champion Beer of Britain Silver Medal winner in the Bitter category (2005).

The hotel sits on Bridgnorth High Street, within walking distance of the town's shops, pubs, and the Saturday market. Guests can visit the Severn Valley Railway station or the funicular railway linking High and Low town, and attractions such as Ironbridge Gorge and Blists Hill are 12 km away. Cycling, fishing, and hiking are available directly from the hotel, with pub crawls possible along the High Street.

Every room includes a dedicated, reserved parking space in the car park behind the pub, a rarity in central Bridgnorth where parking is limited. The hotel provides daily housekeeping, CCTV outside the property, and fire extinguishers for safety. Guests can relax on private patios in some rooms, with outdoor furniture available for all guests to use.

The pub operates as a community local, with a friendly atmosphere and a selection of Black Country ales brewed on-site by Holdens. The Golden Lion Inn holds the CAMRA Gold Regional WINNER 2018 award and has been recognized with a Champion Beer of Britain Silver Medal. The bar has no gaming machines or recorded music, focusing instead on conversation and local events.

Awards: CAMRA Gold Regional WINNER 2018 & Champion Beer of Britain Silver Medal

Rooms: Themed rooms by local artists, including the Button Suite by Jay Blades

Parking: Dedicated reserved parking space for every room

Breakfast: Pre-order system with locally sourced ingredients

Location: Central Bridgnorth High Street, near Severn Valley Railway

Activities: Cycling, fishing, hiking, and pub crawls from the door