Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

Parking available

24/7 front desk

Room service

Explore the area

Paternoster Row, Winchester, England, SO23 9LQ

Winchester Cathedral
2 min walk
Winchester Guildhall
3 min walk
King Alfred the Great Statue
3 min walk
Southampton (SOU)
20 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed (Compact)

11 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Privilege, Standard Room, 1 King Bed

15 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Restaurant

Breakfast available

Parking available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Winchester Cathedral

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, 24-hour room service, and conference space. Change of towels is available on request.

Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel offers 94 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Winchester Cathedral. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.

Free WiFi
Enjoy a bite to eat at Wessex Restaurant, a brasserie that serves international cuisine
Continental breakfast served weekends for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
Steps from Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Christmas Market
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 23605 square feet (2193 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Winchester hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Wessex Restaurant - This brasserie specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Kings Lounge - This café serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

Self parking on site (GBP 15.00 per night)
Limited on-site parking
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
On-site parking options include a carport

Food and drink

Continental breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 16.50 per person
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

Wessex Restaurant
Kings Lounge

Family friendly

Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Business services

Conference space (23605 square feet)
Meeting rooms

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Biodegradable drinking straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Free cots/infant beds
Heating

Bathroom

Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Iron/ironing board
LED light bulbs
Phone
Soundproofing
Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and high chair

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Winchester University Drop

Mercure Wessex is an older boutique style hotel offering amenities such as restaurant and bar among others. While it is an older hotel/building the location of the Mercure is excellent! Right on the corner of Hight St with all of the great shopping and food options and steps away from the Winchester Bus station the hotel has an. incredibly convenient location

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff.

The staff were attentive and helpful and made the visit an enjoyable experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gareth

14 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Pleasant stay but needs investment

The hotel is well situated just off the high street, we managed to park on site, which was a bonus. The hotel was clean but fixtures and furnishings was very out dated and worn. The reception staff were nice and pleasant but we didn’t eat or drink in restaurant so cannot comment on that. The room was very spacious with lovely view of the cathedral but as mentioned before room needs a make over!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roy

13 Sept 2024

Good room and bed. Choice of menu in the evening very limited. Mostly burger type food so didn’t use the dining room. Realise that it is off season and the hotel very quiet so, unfortunately, no atmosphere in the bar which we also didn’t use.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

10 Sept 2024

Not now

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent no problem at all

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Enjoy the quaint town

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Close to all the facilities and tourist attractions, comfortable accommodation and welcoming staff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Staff very nice! Felt very welcome! Very clean! Warm and comfortable. Just need to modernise rooms and upgrade corridors. Some carpets patchy and stained. Some lights not working! But breakfast was great and service was excellent! Thank you.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tom

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss

28 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family

25 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Travelled with partner

25 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very tired hotel , rooms and areas. Ok for a nights stay and not spending much time in the hotel. Good location

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff were welcoming, friendly and very attentive. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was very good; I enjoyed my porridge which was made as soon as requested. The bar area had very pleasant staff and a very relaxing atmosphere. This is one of the best hotels I have stayed at.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

Travelled with partner

22 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Gorgeous front of house Magdelaina was perfect. What a skill she had of interacting with customers on a real personal level. Knowing how to converse with different clientele at different occasions is a unique personality trait which so many do not have. First class. Thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Owen

21 Aug 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Really dated hotel.

The hotel overall is really dated. The TV in my first room didn't work and so I had to walk all the back to reception just to move 2 doors away. In the new room the hot water tap in the bathroom wasn't fixed to anything so when you tried to turn it on, it just twisted and twisted. The room was very hot with no air con, and so I had to get a fan to try and cool things down. There was a shower over a bath, which makes no sense unless your one of the weird ones who like taking baths in hotels. Think I'd rather stay in the travelodge next door.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely!

Nice hotel... lovely city.. The only complaint I could have was that the television in my room wasn't up to scratch... neither was the remote control!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eva

Travelled with partner

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Location is very central, hotel lobby is fine, room was nice and tidy but a little tired, bathroom needs updating however it did have a de-misting mirror. No air-con but it did have a good fan and the windows can be opened as well which I prefer anyway. Door lock for our room happened to be dodgy and needed fixing (didn’t unlock and yes it was our room), the night time staff (a lovely gentleman at the reception) was super helpful. The view outside the window was on the street side this time and some building work was happening opposite the hotel. The bed was comfortable so we had a good night sleep despite someone singing their heart out and some loud bin noises happened briefly which both are uncontrollable circumstances by the hotel. Overall I would stay there again if I found a cheaper rate for street side room or if it was facing the cathedral side.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with group

13 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

ROBERT

Travelled with group

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The Wessex in a prime location but needs updating.

We booked for location to meet up with friends. We have stayed before but over the last 30 years nothing seems to have been upgraded. Furniture was very dated and bed not very comfortable. We even got upgraded to an executive room but with the mass of trees outside the room was dark and no view. Having said that we were only there for 1 night and it suited our purpose. The receptionist was very cheerful and made us feel welcome. The Wessex could do with a total upgrade in my opinion though!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024