The Hopton Crown

Lovely setting and has obviously been renovated since some previous reviews. Really tastefully done. When we arrived we were met in a way that made us feel like an inconvenience. Told food service was finished at 8 .. it was 8.10 with no alternative suggestion etc. Shown to room was all OK. Breakfast next morning went in at 8am as advised but already a few tables in. We waited for 40 mins before being offered hot drinks or cooked food.. which was the same every morning despite trying to order the minute we came in they were very reluctant to take an order. Only 1 girl on service friday who was run off her feet poor thing super apologetic . Sat/sun we had to be out by 9 so gave up so wasted money really. Evening meal Friday allowed to order reluctantly but told would be a wait which was really fine as lovely evening outside with huge group for a wedding but again did feel like an inconvenience. We had to move rooms after first night as we booked an additional room separately but weren't allowed to move rooms until 4pm or £30 check in early fee which I feel was a bit much given we had already stayed with them that night and rooms were ready! Such a shame really as was such a lovely wedding weekend but felt pub could be so much more friendly. Everyone in our group who stayed her which was 10 rooms + felt the same

Great hotel but NO running water Hotel was lovely with all the low beams you could want, However at least three rooms had no hot water and only a trickle of cold water. There were 7 guests staying that night and three of the rooms (5 guests) shared the lack of water. Staff were asked and they sympathised but did nothing. I emailed the hotel but over the last week no response. Very disappointing Bar staff were friendly, food was great

Nice comfy rooms and friendly staff Really nice pub, convenient for Ludlow and the Shropshire Hills. Winter weekend break for us, nice big clean quiet room, comfy bed, plenty of space and large bathroom. All the staff very friendly and efficient, had a nice meal there - steak well cooked - and the breakfast was tasty, good quality ingredients and served quickly and with a smile. The bar area was nice, log fire burning and lots of locals in there. One negative was the water temp in the shower - I imagine as it’s an old building it’s not set up for the demand put on it at busy times. The shower fluctuated between cold and actual scalding hot where I almost had to jump out of the bath to avoid scalding so just be aware It only happened on the second morning when we were most likely showering at the same time as everyone else in the place. Overall we had a nice relaxing experience here and would come back if in the area.

The Hopton Crown Staff excellent, venue excellent, ample parking, room excellent (mind ya head 😃), breakfast very good. Only problem was the central heating radiators were terrible. Coldest couple of days of the year so far so it was needed. Room and landing radiators ony red hot on the bottom couple of inches, maybe an air lock? An electric heater was provided, it didnt work either. Staff supplied another electric heater which saw us through. Apart from that, would definitely recommended and would go back.

Exceeded our expectation

Great character building. Food was aamazing The room is basic, small but had character. Rooms could do with updating. Restaurant/pub was lovely with the wood beam ceiling. Food was out of this world the take on the traditional meal with a twist was great. Ive never tried food that good before.