Prince Rupert Hotel in Shrewsbury

Off the A5191 road, this upscale hotel is set in a black-and-white-timbered, 12th-century building; it's a 3-minute walk from the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, and a 4-minute walk from Shrewsbury Castle.The traditionally decorated rooms and suites, some with exposed beams and sloping ceilings, feature sleek en suite bathrooms, TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. There's Wi-Fi access.Parking is free. There's a posh restaurant with historic tapestries and suits of armour, along with a more casual restaurant with an open fireplace and oak-panelling, plus a lounge. A beauty salon, and a gym with a sauna and a hot tub, are also on-site.