Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Hotels
Sunday
7 (4006 reviews)
Paternoster Row , Winchester , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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Various reviews note the hotel is tired and some areas are outdated.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.

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 4006 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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Cathy couple us
7
Pros:

the location is perfect for walking into Winchester

Cons:

hotel is perfectly adequate but lacks charm

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Nichola solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The bed was comfortable. The view of the Cathedral was pretty good. The staff we spoke to were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Whilst the foyer, bar, & restaurant looked like they'd had a refurb, everywhere else looked a bit tired. The bathroom particularly looked like it needed updating. The cleanliness wasn't great, especially the spiral staircase to the bar which has thick layers of dust at the back of each step. On Saturday morning the glasses from the night before were still unclean on the bar. Little things each but which lead to an overall impression. Maybe lack of staff?

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Marion family_with_children gb
2
Winchester was great unlike the hotel
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

My emailed request, which I had a reply to, apparently hadn’t got to the hotel!
Sad looking property that needs updating and some repairs. Loose handle on bath. Stair rod loose. The lobby in the extension wouldn’t look out of place in a poor old people’s home!
Sustainability is their watchword hence no cleaning unless requested but housekeeping needs to come in daily to empty bins and restock tea, coffee and milk, replace cups in the room so they are clean for use. We had to do that ourselves.
If you had been slightly taller than me your head would have been touching the ceiling in the shower.
Breakfast badly cooked, particularly the eggs, and left under heated lights. No covers on bread, cold meats and cheese. Cheap coffee! We had to serve ourselves and make our own drinks and toast.
We wondered what we were paying for. It felt more like money saving than sustainability.
Would not recommend this hotel.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Alec solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Christine family_with_children gb
8
Good location, staff were helpful, although I feel they had instructions to limit supplies
Pros:

staff were very nice. excellent location

Cons:

I did pay for a full breakfast one day but most of the food had run out. The staff were doing their best, but felt it was understaffed especially one day when a coach arrived, the hotel management must have known there would be a lot of people for breakfast and arranged more staff accordingly. The rooms were not serviced, This was not a problem as such as you could request this, however when asking for more tea and milk, the staff were reluctant to offer more than than the standard two per room. This I believe was probably due to instructions rather than the staff not wanting to. As the rooms were not serviced I feel that tea, coffee and milk could be given out a little more generously. These beverages are not expensive, and I doubt all customers ask for them.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
7
Fantastic location but the hotel could do with being refurbished. It's still a lovely place to stay.
Pros:

The location cannot be beaten - it's directly opposite the cathedral and very central to everything in Winchester.

Cons:

The bathroom in particular is very tired with a leaking shower and limited amenities - we paid for the best room, yet there wasn't any body lotion and you had to request a clean because they only come every 3 days - this includes making your own bed and not having any towel changes, unless you specifically ask for this.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Barbara extended_group ca
6
Pros:

The location was excellent-so close to the cathedral. The beds were very comfortable. The bathroom fixtures are tired.

Cons:

Booking.com was quick to take our money, however, they didn't inform the hotel of our booking. We were lucky they were able to find us rooms.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Ulrich couple za
7
Was all in all good
Pros:

No one at reception rest was fine

Cons:

There is never a person at reception

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Judith couple gb
8
Very welcoming great location
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
6
Next door to the cathedral so perfect location
Pros:

The location was perfect. The room itself was comfortable but the bathroom sadly needed updating. Also a bottle of water in the fridge would have been beneficial instead of having to buy one in the bar. No information on breakfast given.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Nigel solo_traveller gb
9
Very good but a little expensive
Pros:

Good breakfast

Cons:

Needs redecorating

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect for a city break
Pros:

Great location

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
10
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
7
Ok for one night
Pros:

Great location and very friendly and helpful staff. Bed was comfortable and clean

Cons:

Rooms were run down. Bath and sink looked grubby but we’re just well worn. Shower hardly worked.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Frank extended_group gb
2
It wasn’t worth the £500 for two nights and we thought breakfast was included so we paid another £14-50 each and it was
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
2
2026-05-28 via Nuitee