Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday

Hotels
Sunday
7 (4149 reviews)
Paternoster Row , Winchester , gb

Paid
Children 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Various reviews note the hotel is tired and some areas are outdated.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 4149 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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Violet couple gb
9
Lovely hotel beautiful location and room
Pros:

We got upgraded for free to a room with a beautiful view of the cathedral. The room had a large bathroom, living room area and four poster bed. Absolutely stunning!

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Niumataiwalu solo_traveller gb
9
Breakfast Appaling
Pros:

The facilities and the bedroom

Cons:

Breakfast too expensive. Hot plate below standard for hot meal. Sausage over cooked. For the price we pay no variety

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location parking good

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Donna solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely way to celebrate
Pros:

The reception team were very welcoming and professional.
Our room was upgraded as we were celebrating our wedding anniversary (not necessary, or requested but it was a lovely gesture, which we appreciated).
The room had a lovely view across to the Cathedral.
It was very quiet, even though we were in the centre of Winchester.

Cons:

When we were leaving the hotel there was a chap (a guest at the hotel?) sat on the steps outside the door smoking. It was very unpleasant having to walk past him. Perhaps the hotel should stipulate a no smoking zone around the entrance.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Katie couple gb
7
Yeah very likeing it
Pros:

Very nice. Close to festival. I liked that there was a hair dryer

Cons:

Nothing rlly

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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James couple fr
6
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Jane couple fr
3
A very uncomfortable experience - noted a new company running the hotel. Ruined the hotel. We will never return.
Pros:

The location, car parking available. Fridge in room and tea/coffee in room. Plenty of towels. Comfortable bed. Price reasonable

Cons:

The furniture was old, the bathroom was not clean with mould above the shower. The lifts were dirty with litter.
Parking very tight spaces and expensive. It would have been forgivable had it not been for the receptionist. The experience we had was the worst we have had anywhere in the world. We arrived as a married couple. The staff member made it very clear he would not talk to, or make eye contact with a woman.
I noted the same thing happened with the couple that arrived after us. A worse experience than anything we have seen in the Middle East or Asia.
Never again.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller us
5
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Tim solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Manjit couple gb
1
The price does not reflect the poor standard of room and bathroom fittings.
Pros:

The property needs total refurbishment.
Very poor standard.

Cons:

As above

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Rose couple fr
4
Pros:

Établissement vieillot, a besoin d être rafraîchit, lit trop vieux

Cons:

Pas de climatisation chambre très chaude malgré la fenêtre ouverte

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Will couple gb
1
Awful
Pros:

The hotel that looks nothing like the photos biggest catfish of a hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Bed was awful and uncomfortable carpets ripped and raised holes int he ceiling , and dirty bedding , their only positive was the staff who were polite and helpful and when we finally got to leave the next day.

Cons:

The hotel that looks nothing like the photos biggest catfish of a hotel I’ve ever stayed at. Bed was awful and uncomfortable carpets ripped and raised holes int he ceiling , and dirty bedding , their only positive was the staff who were polite and helpful and when we finally got to leave the next day.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Rosalind couple gb
9
Perfect location for our requirements.
Pros:

The room was comfortable and spacious with an excellent view of the cathedral, with the added bonus of being able to hear the choir we had come to see warm up!
The fridge was an unexpected but very welcome inclusion.

Cons:

A fan that was supposed to have been there was not, which would have made a hot night more comfortable - as would an alternative light sheet instead of a warm quilt.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Phil couple gb
4
Convenient, but not the best.
Pros:

Location is great. A minute’s walk to the Main Street.

Cons:

Room was dated, hot and the sink was blocked on our arrival.

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Chloe couple gb
3
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Danny couple nl
5
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Watkins solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No air con.
Very expensive for size of room & quality.
Felt tired
Dangerously slippy bathroom floor!!

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Marie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
6
An adequate hotel whose best feature is its closeness to the centre of town
Pros:

The best thing about the hotel is that it is very central. Otherwise, it was fine, nothing particularly bad but nothing particularly excellent either. The staff were very friendly.

Cons:

The standard of decoration was at best average (the rooms) and in some areas (corridors etc) it definitely needed improvement. Despite booking many months ahead of time, we were given rooms that faced out onto the street rather than facing the Cathedral. The problem with street-facing rooms is that the street is where lorry’s load and unload for shops on the (pedestrianised) High Street, which means there’s plenty of noise outside from quite early in the morning (4 am onwards). We didn’t have breakfast in the hotel as it didn’t look particularly appetising.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee