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Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Winchester Cathedral

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Interior entrance
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Hallway
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Winchester

City center retreat .Steps from the hotel, you'll find Winchester Christmas Market and Winchester Cathedral. Great Hall and Winchester College are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Horsepower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Winchester - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 13 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rick Stein - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crown & Anchor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

4-star hotel near Winchester Cathedral
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.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 23605 sq ft of conference space
  • 2193 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1964
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday 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.

Languages

English, German, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Weekend continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Piano

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 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)!

Property payment types

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

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 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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 129 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Stephen J

Travelled with family
Dated but very comfortable. Only minor complaint/observation was that there were no USB connections in the room and reception had no adaptors. In this day and age the double outlet in the room could be upgraded to include USB at minima;l cost,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

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

An expensive stop over!

It was Okay! Breakfast was very nice! Beds were lovely, and comfortable. Everything else was acceptable, but nothing special. Decor and furniture rather dated ! Noisy outside. Quite expensive both for room only and for breakfast! Also had to pay for parking!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Heather

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

Central and VFM

Good value for money and situated right next to the cathedral. Not the most attractive externally though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly, helpful front of house staff

The location is superb. The room furnishings tired but comfortable. Reception staff were excellent with local advice. Breakfast service and buffet range brilliant. House kerping poor. My bed was never made over 4 days, the body wash ran out and wasn't replaced, my towels were replaced daily which l didn’t require and the coffe/ tea rooms supplies a bit haphazard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Close to all the historic sites, restaurants etc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good

Rooms very small but manager found us something larger, Breakfast far too expensive for three of us on business trip so off to Weatherspoons we went. Convenient position for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian, Bournemouth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly, welcoming reception staff. Nice size room with a lovely view of the Cathedral. Room was a bit tired and could do with a bit of updating, especially the bathroom but was adequate for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately both my husband and I were quite shocked at how dated this hotel was. The room we were staying in resembled a nursing home with really old dated dark furniture and an old people’s arm chair in the corner. The halls of the hotel are similar to a 1980s office building with all the room doors in dark wood that’s all scuffed. On a positive note the bed was very comfortable and we had a good nights sleep and location is good but definitely not worth the £148 which we paid for a standard double room with parking. We wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Pippa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful location, let down by condition.

Interesting stay. The common areas are lovely, although parts need better upkeep, for example there was rubbish under chairs in the upstairs seating area for over 12 hours. The breakfast is not worth the money, and the scrambled eggs were extremely salty to the point of being inedible, this was rectified and the guy hosting was helpful but it was obviously not a favourite as we were the only ones eating there. The room itself needed help. The bit we were put in felt like a hostel. Very much! Not fancy at all. Bathroom needed better cleaning and updating, there was a mini bar fridge switched off and mouldy! I couldn’t sleep well as the sheets were scratchy, pillows awful and the noise from others tvs very loud. Honestly I expected more from such a fabulous hotel location. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reception area looked lovely, room was tired with broken bits, cracked sinks etc but clean. Area outside, car park etc looked tired and unloved, litter etc To see staff outside just by reception, smoking, and vaping was off putting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locatio, accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

stephen

Travelled with partner
good location. rooms a bit tired. hot breakfast needs bit of imrovement scrambled eggs not good no other choice of eggs.staff welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Always a convenient place to stay

A very convenient hotel to stay in Winchester to meet up with friends. We have stayed in this hotel quite a few times and whilst being comfortable it could do with an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Like this hotel having stayed before. The room was very comfortable and generally quiet although we did get an early wake up (before 06.00) due to refuse collection but it has to be done. The only points we were not particularly impressed with was that the bathroom bin had not been emptied before we arrived and contained used sanitary products. Also, for the price we would have expected the bed to be made and it wasn't.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My room had been given to another guest by the time I got there about 5:30pm. Also other members of my booking had to wait for 40 mins at reception for checkin and then when they did their keycard did not work!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs CM Broughton and Dr ES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was on 3nd floor but opposite side to the Cathedral. Was wakened up with lorries unloading on our side of the building. Great pity. The showers required updating as difficult to control water temperature
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Poor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Upgrade needed

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

Fantastic location. Hotel a bit tired but what a view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wilf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good break with value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025