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Winchester Royal Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel near Winchester Cathedral in Winchester

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Interior entrance
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Front of property
Double Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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St Peter Street, Winchester, England, SO23 8BS
  • Winchester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Winchester Christmas Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Winchester
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Winchester

In Winchester .Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from The Deanery and a 5-minute walk from Winchester Cathedral. Theatre Royal Winchester and Westgate Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Winchester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Winchester Guildhall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Horsepower - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Winchester Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Winchester - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Winchester Station - 7 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Gaolhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪O'Neill's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bangkok Bistro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Winchester Royal Hotel

Hotel near Winchester Cathedral in Winchester
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 7 meeting rooms available. Winchester Royal Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Winchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Winchester Royal Hotel offers 81 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 12 children stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 13.00 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 15.00 per night
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 12 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Winchester Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 370 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice, the staff were extremely accommodating, going out of their way to be helpful. Breakfast was ok. The breakfast room is nice but there were some issues with replenishment of items in busy times. On check out there were some confusions about what had already been paid for via Expedia. It took a little while to sort out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the heart of Winchester. The rooms are spacious and bed comfortable. Lounge areas very nice. The rooms are probably due some attention as they are a bit tired
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel close to the city shops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

The

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a most enjoyable two night stay in a twin/double garden view room. Having read warnings about limited parking for guests, we arrived shortly after 11am and secured a parking space. The receptionist helpfully volunteered to contact us once our room was ready, allowing us to check in more than two hours earlier than the stated time. Our room was at the furthest end of the modern extension to the rear of the hotel. This meant following a long corridor and negotiating several fire doors, but we were rewarded with an extremely quiet room with no disturbance from footfall outside. The room exceeded our expectations in being spacious, pleasantly decorated, and well equipped. Whilst it was far from being newly refurbished, there were no maintenance issues and housekeeping was of a good standard. Similarly, our bathroom was of adequate size and clean, and everything worked. Crucially, the room provided our two essentials for a good stay – a comfortable bed and a good shower. We made use of the hotel’s comfortable and roomy lounge, but not the adjacent bar. Neither did we use the restaurant, preferring to sample some of Winchester’s restaurants, cafes, and bars, all within a few minutes walk. All in all, an excellent city break!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Helga

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anurag

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is conveniently located just steps away from the high street. It has a beautiful garden and the breakfast buffet is delicious. The staff are nice and helped us carry our luggage to our room as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

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

One night stay

Great hotel , situated in a great location. Comfortable beds , clean bathroom, great shower. Did not use any of the hotel dining or drinks service to make comment on this.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, beautiful garden view! Easy short walk to shopping, dining, cathedral. Wonderful city!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Linford

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tukki at the front desk was extremely helpful. She upgraded us to a suite because it was the only room available when we arrived early. Appreciated. We appreciate the buildings in Winchester are very old but we think overall maintenance of rooms could be better. Coffee stains on the carpet, a little touch up paint and minor repair on walls in the bathroom could go a long way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cold room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for central Winchester. The parking situation is awful, we stayed 6 nights, and were in and out whilst staying and spent what seemed like ages driving around the one way system going from one car park to another trying to find space (each time you tried either the top or bottom car park it was another loop around the whole of the city centre!) It would be helpful if residents could secure a given space for the duration of the stay. The hotel is comfortable (note there is no lift in the old building, so the top floor was up multiple stairs). The staff were not the friendliest (staying over Christmas and not a single Happy Christmas!) We would stay again, so nothing stated here outweighs the convenience of the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter Hetherington

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

Lovely family friendly hotel central to everything

Comfortable, excellent value hotel in the centre of town... One small niggle the radiator in our room clanked every half hour or so, which disturbed our sleep somewhat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with group
We had an amazing stay, the location was perfect- central to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

Great Overnight Experience

We had a good experience here, the hotel id ideally placed for the city centre, just managed to get the last parking space, although £15 for residents seems a bit steep. Staff were pleasant and helpful and the room was very quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024