Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Parking available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Room service
Pet-friendly
Breakfast available

Explore the area

Paternoster Row, Winchester, England, SO23 9LQ

Winchester Cathedral
‪2 min walk‬
Winchester Guildhall
‪3 min walk‬
Winchester Christmas Market
‪4 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

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

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

7 Mar - 8 Mar

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 at the property

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 at the property.

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

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

23 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with partner

23 Nov 2024

Fantastic hotel and service. Property maintenance could do with improvements. Drafty double glazing with newspaper used as sealant, drawers broken

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

22 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

kerry

22 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

18 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

17 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

17 Nov 2024

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

Great location in Winchester

Really good place to stop in central Winchester

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

14 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

10 Nov 2024

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

Would stay again

Room was clean with a tv with many Channels, kettle, heater, fan, iron, towels and extra pillows. Bed was very comfy. Breakfast was great, had a bit of everything, was hot and tasty and was being refilled to keep products available. Only one issue which isn’t with the hotel but feel should mention, there is not much parking. ‘Hotel parking’ is also for pay display general public. The parking spaces out front are also very small, you wouldn’t be able to open the door at all to get out of a couple of the spaces leaving them pointless. Spaces in the back car park past travelodge are normal size if you can get one.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

10 Nov 2024

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

Winchester hotel

Heating wasn’t on in my room so used convector that was in wardrobe. Shower was hit and miss with hot water

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

10 Nov 2024

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

Nice place to stay in good location

Very friendly staff on reception. Efficient check in, room and bar were good and bed was comfortable. One or two parts could do with some upgrading, but overall a good hotel. Location is great in the centre of the city.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roberta

Travelled with family

10 Nov 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

On arrival there was no parking spaces in the hotel car park so had to find another car park to use which was more expensive and less secure. We checked in and were sent to a double room (222) this room STANK of stale smoke it was so smelly we couldn’t even fully enter the smell was so strong we could smell it before we opened the door. We returned to reception and were told there were no other rooms and the receptionist would let housekeeping know. Surely the cleaners would have picked up on this when they cleaned!! We were then told our only option was a room near the kitchen which may be loud and the kitchen fan can be heard. The room was old fashioned (124) run down, the bedside lamp on one side didn’t work due to a broken plug with wires exposed. There was no central heating but we were provided with a plug in heater. TV remote didn’t work but could use buttons on the side of the screen. Location of hotel is good for walking to shops, pubs and restaurants.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidy

9 Nov 2024

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

Weekend Trip

We came to Winchester to visit my daughter, she’s at the university. Hotel was central to the city, parking nearby. Room was clean and comfortable. Receptionist was very friendly. Would definitely stay her again.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

7 Nov 2024

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

Great as always

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jin Gak

Travelled with partner

5 Nov 2024

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

I appreciate the location , the proximity to the shopping areas. The room is pretty cold , heater is not warm enough . Overall I enjoy my 2 nights stay ! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

ANDREW

5 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

Not a busy night and yet we were put in a room next to a biulding site that started noise at 5am!!!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Niamh

Business traveller

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

very very dirty room, had to get upgraded (thanks to lovely hotel staff) to a slightly less dirty room. Hair on toilet seat, spoon with someone else’s tea on it, etc.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

3 Nov 2024

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

Great as always

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joy

31 Oct 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The location was very good central parking expensive but ok .

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

31 Oct 2024

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

Magdalena made this simple overnight stop into a great part of our holiday. Such a friendly welcome and a lovely room allocation made our stay very special

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kate

28 Oct 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

This is the first time when I found myself disappointed with the Wessex Hotel. The food was not super - the batter around the fish was soggy and when removed it was a task to find the fish :-( After a long journey I was super tired to retreated to my room early, only to find the bed sheet was not clean and did not look changed. Reception provided another room - though of course I had to repack my belongings and move myself. This experience is not typical of the Wessex, so my surprise and disappointment were evident. The hotel location is super in the heart of Winchester, and is not a budget hotel. But perhaps this was my last stay at the hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

27 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Murat

Travelled with family

26 Oct 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Maura

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tired and ru down

The room was not ready at 3pm and when we did eventually get in it was not as clean as you’d like . The bathroom sink in particular was very dirty . The hotel is dated and could do with a complete revamp

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024