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title: "The Alb, Shrewsbury: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Alb in Shrewsbury: rated 9.1 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hotel · ★★★ · Eviivo
# The Alb

Frankwell, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

9.1 ·  Excellent 42 reviews ·  #2 #2 of 15 in Shrewsbury ·  8.9 Location score
## About The Alb

The Alb is a hotel in Frankwell, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 9.1 out of 10 across 42 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free wi-fi. It is 180 m from the centre of Shrewsbury. The nearest beach is 480 m away. The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), is 70 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 13

14 Smithfield Road

## How The Alb scores

Better rated than 88% of hotels in Shrewsbury

-   Guest rating **9.1**
-   Location **8.9**
-   Beach access **8.7**
-   Public transport **9.9**

Shrewsbury average

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **89**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **9**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">480 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Church Stretton Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">170 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">70 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">157 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shrewsbury</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Shropshire Regimental Museum160 m
-   Mythstories260 m
-   Silvers Amusements400 m
-   Shrewsbury Castle430 m
-   Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery490 m
-   Mister Nudge Amusements510 m

## The Alb: in detail

The Alb offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at The Alb is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having linen service available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. The Alb offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Begin your holiday on a high note. At The Alb, your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Alb

### How do guests rate The Alb?

The Alb has a guest rating of 9.1 out of 10 from 42 reviews, which is better than 88% of rated hotels in Shrewsbury.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Alb?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Alb include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is The Alb from the airport?

The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), is 70 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Alb close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 480 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Alb have?

The Alb has 7 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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