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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Interior entrance
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Paternoster Row, Winchester, England, SO23 9LQ
  • Place, Winchester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Winchester
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Executive Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Hotel with a restaurant, 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.
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday offers 94 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers.

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.

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday'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
  • Buffet breakfast served daily 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 helpful staff and the location
  • 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 Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday 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 buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kings Lounge
  • Wessex Restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 23,605 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1964
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

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 11:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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).

Property is also known as

Hotel Mercure Winchester
Hotel Wessex Winchester
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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday former Mercure hotel

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1002 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Gina

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Breakfast was disappointing for the cost charged. Check-in failed to tell us that our room would require carrying our luggage up a few steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael, Northborough

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In nearly 40 years of travel, this is without question the most run-down hotel I have ever stayed in. The property is in appalling condition and should not be operating in its current state. The bathtub was stained and surrounded by rust. The carpets were filthy. The bedding was worn. The heating unit was broken, with only a space heater shoved in the closet as a substitute. Even the phone didn’t work—the dial tone came through, but none of the buttons responded. The key card was a constant nuisance, failing after just a couple of swipes and requiring repeated trips downstairs to be recharged. Every corner of the room gave the impression of neglect. As if that weren’t enough, one evening after returning from entertaining, I found the front door locked. I rang the buzzer and had to wait 20 minutes before anyone came to let me in. When they finally did, they were completely unapologetic. The next morning, I complained to the manager about this incident as well as the deplorable state of the room, and he actually dismissed me by suggesting I was “probably drunk” when I came back. That level of rudeness and disregard for guests is beyond unacceptable. This was a horrific experience overall. After the first night, I considered leaving but convinced myself I could tolerate it for one more night. I now deeply regret not walking out the moment I saw the condition of the room. My advice: keep as far away from this place as possible. It should be condemned.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

lovely stay

we had a thoroughly lovely time staying at the hotel with a great view of the cathedral it is very conveniently situated for seeing the best of the city we will definitley stay again, the staff we very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tall people would not do well in their showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vince

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

Not a good experience

Booking in was ok. Room was very small. Window would not fully close so at 5.30 am very noisy when bins were emptied. Bed was only 4ft wide, no mattress protector and only two pillows. Mattress very uncomfortable. Bed was jammed up against wall so impossible to get out unless climbing over partner. Soap dispensers screwed to the wall far too high for having a bath. Had to call reception as kettle was hidden under a tv cupboard. Not very clean, radiator dusty as were other areas. Dark and dingy room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Glyn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

My stay at the Wessex.

Toilet’s cistern refused to fill after flushing. Was told it took some time. 30’ later no success. Maintenance staff were told and found a fundamental problem which would take considerable time to remedy. Felt the hotel was a trifle jaded but good value for money. Breakfast bowls were too narrow in diameter and could be replaced with bowls of a larger diameter and more concave. Tomatoes were not very hot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Central but dated hotel

Good central location, nice to have some parking available. Tiny room with far too much furniture, small bed and dated decor. I’m told some rooms have been refurbished. My room location in the hotel was noisy with the sounds of suitcases, cars and arguments from the street. My room was not cleaned or bins emptied over the two days I stayed, I had to ask for more tea and milk, and was given the bare minimum. Lovely friendly bar man who was extremely helpful with another guest who had phone issues. The fantastic central location makes some of the faults tolerable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, great walk into town, easy check-in if their car park is full, there is another over the road. We stayed for one night - easy for a quick stay for the weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

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

Great location

Great location. Right next to the Cathedral wit parking
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Quiet Rooms

Great location with plenty of parking available. Quiet rooms with good beds and shower / bath.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice room. Parking is expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Central location, but hotel rooms are dated and the bathrooms are poor and desperate for updating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two nights in Winchester

Clean and well maintained, in an excellent location. Room was a decent size, and had everything needed for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location

Fantastic central location. Parking can be a bit hit and miss at busy times, and unfortunately you are unable to reserve a parking space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

ANTHONY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay regularly at this property and the standard has been falling. This time the room had not been cleaned properly and the reception desk was only manned intermittently. Also tissues In room no longer supplied and loo paper much cheaper. On previous visits I have noticed that the unattended back entrance is permanently open and taken with the empty front hall, security is non existent. I had the sense that the hotel is struggling and hope that I am wrong as the rooms with a cathedral view are pleasant. (NB the view is obscured for some rooms when trees are in leaf).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Polly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service from young man on reception was good Hotel in dire need of major refurbishment/ repair. Very dated gives impression not much spent on the place for many years Car Park £15 per night assuming you can find a spot. Breakfast Buffet expensive at £17.50 per head (plenty of much better options available within walking distance, recommend Josie’s). Not considered to be above 2-3 star rating but charging 4- 5 star prices
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in room 230 and found hotel very dated. No water available in room and stain on bedding. Bathroom shower awful as ceiling very low so shower head was low down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Room was acceptable for one night. No air conditioning but a fan was provided - the room was very warm and the fan quite noisy overnight. Dated decor and significant wear and tear in the bathroom. Plenty of plug sockets but no usb ports in the room. Complimentary toiletries (shampoo, conditioner and shower gel) were good quality. Central location, less than two minutes walk from the high street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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