Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Hotels
Sunday
7 (4091 reviews)
Paternoster Row , Winchester , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Tired decor
Poor water pressure

Categories

Cleanliness
6.14
Various reviews note the hotel is tired and some areas are outdated.
Service
7.61
Staff are consistently described as helpful and friendly.
Location
8.15
Many reviews highlight the hotel's excellent location near the cathedral.
Room Quality
6.1
Rooms described as tired and some amenities lacking.
Amenities
6.63
Amenities are mentioned to be basic and in need of updates.
Value for Money
7.09
Some reviews felt value was lacking given the condition of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
7.14
Breakfast options varied in quality, with some positive elements.
Overall Experience
7.11
Guests expressed overall satisfaction despite certain issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:37

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience the comfort of our bright and airy bedrooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Relax in style with our complimentary toiletries and hairdryers in each private bathroom.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in modern British dishes at the Wessex Restaurant or enjoy light snacks and afternoon tea at the cosy Kings Lounge. With 24-hour room service, satisfy your cravings any time of the day.

Convenient Location
Located in Winchester's historic centre, overlooking the iconic Winchester Cathedral, our hotel is the perfect base to explore the city. Just a short walk from the railway station and surrounded by independent shops, convenience is at your doorstep.

Book now for a delightful stay at Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel!

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Please note that to book a twin room you must be from the same household. The property will ask you for proof of ID at check-in.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 4091 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.14
Service: 7.61
Location: 8.15
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 6.63
Value for Money: 7.09
Food and Beverage: 7.14
Overall Experience: 7.11
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Horton solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Jonny Mercer extended_group gb
6
bang average
Pros:

The front of house manager and the beautiful stained glass light wall by John Piper

Cons:

Hotel was tired and dated
carpets repaired with grey tape
wall coverings damaged
the rooms were dated there were no power sockets next to our beds
No aircon
they charged us £145 room only and then wanted another £15 for car parking. absolute racket

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
solo_traveller nl
3
Needs attention to detail
Pros:

The communal areas where great, looked and felt great. Everyone outside the hotel room was nice

Cons:

It was one of the hottest days and the room was an oven. No air-conditioning available.
There was a fridge but it was hot to the touch inside. I asked the staff to change it but was told it was brand new. When I pointed out that a new fridge would not be so dirty, I was asked to bring my bottles of water to the kitchen area where there is a fridge that everyone has access too.
Dye to the lack of food safety in that area, I had to decline.

Not sure how people who were elderly would have managed.

More care and attention is needed while cleaning the room. Bathroom really needs attention by a cleaning team using cleaning cloths not toilet paper to clean bathroom areas.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Marta solo_traveller es
8
Práctico y perfecta localización
Pros:

Está en el mismo centro de Winchester, mejor imposible . Para ir de formación y trabajo que es a lo que fui , está genial .

Cons:

El desayuno es muy básico, yo porque siempre iba con prisa pero el desayuno no merece la pena pagarlo.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Dawn solo_traveller gb
7
A decent place, but wouldn't rush back
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

Cleaner room, no air con only a fan... bed not comfortable

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Many stays here due to location, comfort.

Cons:

Restaurant and bar useless.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
4
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Frank couple gb
7
Overall a good stay
Pros:

Reception staff were very hard to find

Cons:

The bedroom air-conditioning was very quiet and effective

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ailison solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
4
Like going back to the 80’s, wouldn’t stay there again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Completely run down in need of some serious money spending on it, no aircon, bedroom was unbelievably hot so barely slept.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller dk
7
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Nenu solo_traveller gb
6
Left My Beard Grooming kit in hotel with silver Ring by accident but the hotel cant find it...
Cons:

No tea or coffee in room no air conditioning no fans

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
4
Receptionist responded well. Hotel overall disappointing.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bathroom dirty. The shelf under mirror i could write "dirty" in, as it was think was dust or dried toothpaste.
Extractor fan in Bathroom working. LIGHTING FITTING LOOKED LIJE DAMP ISSUE.
At breakfast I asked for and got a full refund for my £14.25. Because I had to complain to the waiter and then to the receptionist that that was no hot water fir making tea or coffee. I was told maintenance man had been called. I had to tell both the waiter and receptionist to get a kettle from a room ,( there must be over 300 kettles in the building). so we the guest could make our own coffee and tea. Which eventually happened.
No air-con just a noisy fan. Which had to be turned off.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Sid solo_traveller gb
6
Weekend stay.
Pros:

Close to everything that we needed. Was staying for the weekend. Reception staff were polite.

Cons:

Settee in room had a tear on the arm. Dripping water tap. Thick dust behind behind bed which we had to move to make 2 singles. And thick dust on pictures and tv toilet dirty..

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Brian extended_group gb
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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andrew solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Diana solo_traveller fr
4
Pros:

Old style charm

Cons:

Room was like a sauna all night, no cooling, windows opened a crack. Baked.
Then to discover breakfast ' available' doesn't mean included

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Noel couple gb
1
Awful. Never again. The hotel has been blacklisted from my company hotel list.
Pros:

Absolutely nothing. It looks old and tired.

Cons:

They overbooked my hotel and cancelled my and my colleague’s rooms when we arrived at 8pm without prior notification, leaving a poor receptionist to deal with disgruntled guests. I did not raise my voice once but she still ended up in tears, telling me I couldn’t speak to her manager as he wasn’t taking calls. Absolutely appalling service and appalling way to treat staff

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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julio luis solo_traveller ar
5
Decepcionante
Pros:

Cercanía a la catedral y al centro . Tenía parking

Cons:

Habitación sin aire acondicionado. No había botellas de agua ni heladera en la habitación.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
3
Desperately needs major update but great staff
Pros:

Proximity to centre of city

Cons:

Very outdated rooms needing a huge update. The first night I was in an old
Room. Hottest night of the year. No aircon. Fans in the room but no sockets at the bedside so had to get extension lead. Turned on the fan and showered with dust. Bathroom looked dirty. Toilet looked soiled even though it wasn’t. Poor lighting. Luckily a very nice man called Steve listened to me and the next day arranged a new room with aircon. If not for that i would have left and looked for a new hotel. Breakfast very poor quality food

2026-07-09 via Nuitee