Winchester Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (5530 reviews)
St Peter Street , Winchester , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor service
Noisy environment

Categories

Cleanliness
7.53
There were issues with cleanliness, such as stained bedding and a dirty toilet.
Service
8
Overall service was friendly, though there were instances of rudeness and poor handling of reservations.
Location
9.04
The hotel is centrally located with easy access to the Cathedral and shops.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms were described as comfortable, though some felt tired and there were issues like condensation.
Amenities
8.52
Amenities were satisfactory, with a good selection for breakfast and comfortable lounge areas.
Value for Money
8.48
Hotel offers value for money with a good experience, despite some complaints.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice, but dinner lacked variety.
Overall Experience
8
Overall experience was positive, with enjoyable aspects overshadowed by a few negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:59

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

The Winchester Royal Hotel, winner of the Service Excellence Award, combines historic elegance with modern amenities. Dating back to the 1600s, this 81-bedroom hotel offers elegant rooms with cosy seating areas and tea/coffee facilities. Award-Winning Dining

Enjoy exquisite meals at the Garden Restaurant overlooking a beautiful walled garden, serving a modern European menu all day. Start your morning with a delicious full English or continental breakfast. Convenient Location

Situated in the heart of Winchester, the hotel is a short walk from the cathedral, train station, and various shops and museums. Explore the city with ease during your stay at Winchester Royal Hotel. Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and luxury at Winchester Royal Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel is nonsmoking throughout.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 5530 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.53
Service: 8
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 8
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Rebekah • family_with_children • gb
3
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Magret • solo_traveller • de
4
Pros:

Die Nähe zur Innenstadt war sehr gut und das Restaurant mit dem Blick in den Garten war auch sehr schön.

Cons:

Es roch sehr muffig und der Teppich war ziemlich dreckig.
Die Zimmer waren dunkel und die Ausstattung auch im Bad nur notdürftig.
Frühstück war ganz nett, aber auch nicht wirklich besonders.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Michelle Rene • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location perfect 👌

Cons:

Shower over the bath
Paying extra for car parking

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Winchester break
Pros:

Location is excellent. Parking availability albeit at £15 per night. Spacious rooms, very nice restaurant and bar/lounge. Reasonable prices in the restaurant and bar. Discount for residents appreciated. Lovely garden.

Cons:

Rooms probably need some improvement

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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christine • couple • gb
5
Adequate and comfortable for a work overnight
Pros:

Comfortable and had all the basics. Staff were helpful and friendly. Gardens were lovely. Location is perfect.

Cons:

Bit tired and basic, didn’t feel like there was much money being spent on the place. Bad smell in the downstairs bedroom corridor

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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PHILIPPE • couple • gb
10
Enjoyed everything.
Pros:

Dinner excellent..

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Chelsey • couple • gb
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul F • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great city centre stay
Pros:

Great location, very friendly and helpful staff. Reasonably well priced for city centre location.and an excellent breakfast

Cons:

Rooms starting to look a little tired and could do with redecorating

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Oladimeji • couple • gb
10
I went to work and returned to sleep.
Pros:

Comfortable
Clean
Good break fast

Cons:

Nil

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
A very convenient place to stay and good value
Pros:

Very comprehensive breakfast buffet

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great breakfast and equally good staff.
Pros:

Stayed 3-4 times before so this is our come to hotel when visiting Winchester.

Cons:

Turn the heating down, room was a little hot for our liking, but that is just us and did not ruin our stay.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
3
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Bowbrick • extended_group • gb
8
The hotel is very well located for Winchester High Street and all the major sights
Pros:

Great location. Staff were lovely. Very nice bar.
The room was as expected for the Price be paid.

Cons:

The hotel is little tired in parts some of the upholstery could’ve done with a clean. Having to pay £15 a day for the car park.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very enjoyable comfortable and convenient location. Wouldstay there again.
Pros:

The convenient location quiet spacious room overlooking the garden and comfortable beds friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

Very bad tv reception unable to watch main channels due to screen breaking up.
Weak internet signal in the evening.Not what you expect in a 4* hotel.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • dk
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Sandeep • couple • gb
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee