Winchester Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (5368 reviews)
St Peter Street , Winchester , gb

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 5368 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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Coby.01 couple nl
8
Prima hotel
Pros:

Prachtig hotel in het centrum van Winchester, met eigen parkeerterrein. Mooie grote kamer met goede bedden. Ruime badkamer met bad. Vanuit het hotel loop je zo het centrum in.
Uitgebreid goed ontbijt.
Echte aanrader in Winchester!

Cons:

Niets

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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trishcn2026 NONE Oxfordshire, England
10
Central location
Pros:

We stayed on a very wet Sunday night and had a lovely meal. All the staff were lovely & friendly and we really felt welcome.
Room was comfy and a good size. Location of the hotel is perfect to walk to the cathedral & the local area. Parking on site makes a big difference. We will be back.

2026-02-13 via Tripadvisor
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Darren couple gb
9
Pros:

Fantastic service from reception and then again for breakfast (thanks Shiv and team).
Location was fantastic too.

Cons:

No real fire on when you walk in... Imagine how cosy that would make the place in Winter.
Could even go with a realistic electric wood burner.
That was it! Lol

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Kelly couple gb
4
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

Old and tatty room and very expensive for one night.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
A lovely weekend break
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing, it was a lovely stay

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Jeremy couple gb
7
Great visit, love Winchester and this hotel ticks most of the boxes
Pros:

Great location, very central to the vibe of Winchester.

Cons:

We have stayed on a number of occasions and previously have been in the newer part of the hotel, this time we were excited to be in the original building - not so much... it was cold and the bed, a double was tiny and uncomfortable. Very disappointing. The other issue is whilst there are lots of bars/pubs and other places to go in Winchester sometimes you just want to sit down in your hotel with a nice glass of something..... the service at the bar has always been awful, largely because this hotel holds large events but does not seem to appropriately man up for them!

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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jeldin475652 NONE
6
...
Pros:

The staff were excellent, told we had been upgrade to find out the bins opposite are emptied @ 6am great.!!! , burnt wrist on bathroom radiator as no signage displayed to say caution hot, and unable to turn down ☹️☹️

2026-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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Jessica couple gb
5
Overpriced
Pros:

Breakfast was ok ish,but not the best, location was very central.

Cons:

Room was upgraded and next morning woke by the bins being emptied at 6am, also no warning signs to say radiator in bathroom very hot.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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stewfox2 Couples
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Poor food quality ,no heating first night. They replace whole radiator.
Limied knowledge of English by some staff.

2026-02-11 via Tripadvisor
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dijana2026 NONE
10
Comfortable & Convenient
Pros:

Excellent value for money. Hotel is an easy walk from train station and very central if you are visiting Winchester for key sights and/or shopping. I would definitely stay again.

2026-02-10 via Tripadvisor
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Craig couple au
3
dismal
Pros:

location

Cons:

old and tired and generally in bad repair....I have been told that in England if you book with Booking.com they will always put you in the worst rooms....

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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juliepage25 NONE
10
Fabulous stay
Pros:

We had a lovely 4 night stay. Great location. Everything was fabulous. No complaints. Would stay again.

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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szecev613296 NONE
10
Great stay, excellent location
Pros:

This hotel is excellently located for a visit to Winchester. Great service and pleasant rooms and common areas.

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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sarah couple gb
7
Perfectly comfortable stay with lovely friendly staff. Top notch breakfast . Well done
Pros:

Afternoon tea wasn’t the best. Check in, room and location were all great. Breakfast and breakfast service was top notch. The variety and standard of the breakfast couldn’t be faulted… staff were professional and personable… well done. Just a disappointing afternoon tea

Cons:

Afternoon tea was below expectations, and overpriced for what was provided. You need to up your game to be competitive with other suppliers in the market

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
7
Nice central location
Pros:

Great location, good parking which is expensive but no more so than anywhere else in Winchester

I requested a twin room but was given double, staff moved me without question.

Was cheap

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

There were no place mats so had to use something else to protect furniture.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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d couple gb
8
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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ovicky799320 NONE
6
Nice staff, rooms a bit tired.
Pros:

We only stayed the night so can but service was lovely, the room was just tired, clean but stains on the carpet which was off putting. Scaffolding outside which if it was sunny would have ruined the view of the garden.

2026-02-05 via Tripadvisor
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sbouch164638 NONE
8
Great weekend break
Pros:

The location was superb, we really couldn’t fault the hotel, friendly staff, super clean, lovely comfortable big bed, what’s not to like 😀

2026-02-05 via Tripadvisor